Changjiang Securities·2026-02-01 13:49Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the construction and engineering sector [11] Core Insights - In the inflation cycle, the prices of commodities such as copper and gold are rising, benefiting construction state-owned enterprises with quality mining rights, while the chemical industry is also expected to show profit resilience due to price elasticity [2][10] Summary by Relevant Sections Resource Sector - China Railway has invested in five modern mines, producing significant quantities of copper, cobalt, molybdenum, lead, zinc, and silver, with a revenue increase of 8.04% year-on-year in resource utilization business [6] - China Power Construction holds a 25.28% stake in Huagang Mining, with copper and cobalt production figures reported for 2025 [7] - Shanghai Construction's mining operations include a significant gold mine in Eritrea, contributing to substantial revenue from gold sales [8] - Sichuan Road and Bridge has developed a resource reserve system focusing on various minerals, with significant overseas projects [9] Chemical Industry - China Chemical has a broad chemical industrial layout, including significant production capacities for various chemicals and advancements in technology for epoxy propylene production [10] - The company has also made progress in potassium and phosphate mining, with substantial production and sales figures reported for 2025 [10] Market Performance - The construction sector's performance has varied, with specific sub-sectors showing positive growth rates year-to-date, such as chemical engineering and steel structure [20][21]