Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [3] Core Views - Nickel supply from Indonesia is expected to contract, providing support for nickel ore prices. As of January 16, the LME nickel spot price was $17,625 per ton, down 0.28% from January 9, while the total LME nickel inventory increased by 0.33% to 285,732 tons. The Shanghai nickel price rose by 5.01% to 144,000 yuan per ton during the same period [1] - The cobalt raw material supply in China is expected to remain structurally tight for a long time, with cobalt prices likely to continue rising. As of January 16, the price of electrolytic cobalt was 455,000 yuan per ton, down 1.30% from January 9 [2][5] - Antimony prices have stopped falling and are expected to be supported by improved demand and tight supply. As of January 15, the average price of domestic antimony concentrate was 142,500 yuan per ton, up 1.42% from January 8 [6] - Lithium carbonate prices have continued to rise significantly, with the average market price reaching 157,900 yuan per ton as of January 16, up 12.72% from January 9. The demand for lithium is expected to remain strong [8][19] - The price of tungsten is expected to rise further due to tight supply conditions. As of January 16, the price of white tungsten concentrate (65%) was 505,500 yuan per ton, up 5.20% from January 9 [13][21] Summary by Sections Nickel and Cobalt Industry - Nickel prices are expected to be supported by supply constraints from Indonesia, with a projected mining quota of 250-260 million tons for 2026, lower than market expectations. The market is also concerned about additional taxes on by-products like cobalt and iron [1][16] - Cobalt supply is expected to tighten further due to export quota policies from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a projected production of 29,000 tons globally in 2024, a 21.8% increase year-on-year [5][17] Antimony Industry - Antimony prices are supported by tight supply and improved demand, with expectations of further price increases due to ongoing supply constraints, especially in northern China [6][18] Lithium Industry - The lithium carbonate market is experiencing significant price increases, driven by strong demand and supply uncertainties. The average price reached 157,900 yuan per ton, with expectations for continued strong performance in the near term [8][19] Tungsten Industry - The tungsten market is facing tight supply conditions, with prices expected to rise further. The domestic mining quota for tungsten is projected to be lower than previous years, contributing to supply constraints [13][21] Uranium Industry - The uranium market is experiencing supply tightness, with prices remaining high due to geopolitical factors and structural shortages in supply. The global uranium price was $63.51 per pound as of December [14][15]
能源金属行业周报:2026年钨价格继续新高,看好价格重估背景下的关键金属全面行情-20260118
HUAXI Securities·2026-01-18 08:26