Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the recent recovery in copper prices driven by low inventory levels outside the U.S. and underwhelming copper raw material production growth in the first half of the year [2][3] - LME and domestic refined copper inventories have reached historical lows of 90,000 tons and 120,000 tons respectively, contributing to concerns over supply shortages in the non-U.S. markets [2] - The demand for copper has remained resilient, with China's power grid investment growing nearly 20% year-on-year in the first half, offsetting weaknesses in the real estate sector [3] Group 2 - The current trading logic in the copper market is characterized by a historical supply tightening at the mining level, with significant pricing power shifting to global copper miners [3] - The outlook for the second half of the year hinges on two key factors: the cessation of the U.S. "short squeeze" on global end demand and the sustainability of strong demand [4] - Geopolitical risk premiums and intensified financial speculation have increased the volatility of copper prices, with expectations of trading within a range of 78,000 to 83,000 yuan/ton for the main copper futures contract in July [4]

正信期货铜月报202506 投资咨询号:Z0016959 Email：zhangjf@zxqh.net Tel：027-68851554 研究员：王艳红 投资咨询号：Z0010675 Email：wangyh@zxqh.net Tel：027-68851554 研究员：张杰夫 内容要点 宏观层面：6月铜价继续横盘整理，价格缺少方向，博弈也并不激烈，波动率继续回落。需求季节性转 淡尚未完全体现，但关税问题的再发酵，对于悬而未决的铜市场来说通过贸易套利和库存转移再度支撑 起了铜价，尤其是月底LME铜现货升贴水走势异常，出现了自2021年逼仓式的高升水，宏观层面并未有 新驱动产生，美国"硬数据"尚可，但美联储按兵不动，唯一变化在于特朗普提前物色下一任美联储主 席，引发市场对降息的乐观预期。关注7月的美国就业数据变化和关税谈判进展是宏观预期驱动可能出 现变化的地方。 产业基本面：年中长单谈判以0美元落地，冶炼厂长单盈利能力大幅受挫，当前国内产量维持高位， 硫酸与副产品利润勉强弥补亏损，但利润结构极不健康。需求一端来看，国内淡季逐渐加深，现货升水 高位回落，但受内外价差影响，国内出口量增多导致累库预期不强，基本面能给到 ...

2025 年 07 月 01 日 铜：情绪利好，价格坚挺 季先飞 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0012691 jixianfei@gtht.com 商 品 研 究 【基本面跟踪】 铜基本面数据 | | | 昨日收盘价 | 日涨幅 | 昨日夜盘收盘价 | 夜盘涨幅 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 沪铜主力合约 | 79,870 | -0.06% | 79780 | -0.11% | | | 伦铜3M电子盘 | 9,878 | -0.01% | - | - | | | | 昨日成交 | 较前日变动 | 昨日持仓 | 较前日变动 | | 期 货 | 沪铜主力合约 | 100,945 | -30,811 | 212,911 | -2,794 | | | 伦铜3M电子盘 | 13,734 | -4,112 | 288,000 | -4,103 | | | | 昨日期货库存 | 较前日变动 | 注销仓单比 | 较前日变动 | | | 沪铜 | 25,851 | 505 | - | - | | | 伦铜 | 90,625 | -650 | 36.33% | -0.51% | ...

Investment Ratings - The report provides a "Buy" rating for First Quantum Minerals and Ero Copper, while Capstone Copper, Antofagasta, and Codelco are rated as "Neutral" [9][12][18][21][26][35]. Core Insights - The copper market is experiencing ongoing cyclical and structural bullishness regarding supply and demand dynamics [2]. - The consensus incentive price for copper is projected to be above $4.5/lb, with some major projects requiring prices between $4.75-$5/lb to incentivize capital returns [2][22][45]. - Cost inflation in the industry has peaked, and the regulatory environment is improving, which may support future project developments [2][22]. Summary by Company Antofagasta - Antofagasta is a pure-play copper producer with a market cap of $24.7 billion, targeting copper production of approximately 750ktpa in 2024 [9]. - The company is focused on brownfield project development, with major growth projects at Centinela and Los Pelambres progressing on schedule [10]. - The 2025 copper production guidance is set at 660-700kt, with net cash costs expected between $1.45-1.65/lb [11]. Capstone Copper - Capstone Copper, with a market cap of $4.7 billion, has a production guidance of 220kt-255kt for 2025 [14]. - The company is focusing on deleveraging and smaller expansion projects before a significant growth phase with the Santo Domingo project [15]. - The management anticipates a financing gap of $200-300 million for the Santo Domingo project, which they aim to address through internal cash flow generation [16]. Codelco - Codelco, a state-owned enterprise, aims for a copper production target of 1.7Mt by 2030, with significant projects at Chuquicamata and El Teniente [21][24]. - The company is exploring public-private partnerships to enhance copper production and smelting capacity [23]. - Codelco's capital allocation strategy includes a focus on internal cash flow to fund growth, with an available capital of $4 billion [25]. Ero Copper - Ero Copper, with a market cap of $1.8 billion, is expected to reach commercial production at its Tucumã operation soon, with a production capacity of 85ktpa of copper [26]. - The company aims to maintain C1 cash costs below $2.00/lb, leveraging high-grade zones at its Caraíba mine [27]. - Ero Copper has a 12-month price target of $18.0 based on DCF methodology [28]. First Quantum Minerals - First Quantum Minerals, with a market cap of $14.7 billion, has a production capacity of 820ktpa and is focused on strong physical demand and tight inventories [30]. - The company is excited about the Furnas project, which is expected to deliver high-grade deposits [31]. - First Quantum has a 12-month target price of C$22.0/share based on an EV/EBITDA multiple-based valuation [35]. Foran Mining - Foran Mining is the only single-asset developer constructing a copper mine in North America, targeting commercial production by mid-2026 [37]. - The company has cleared permitting and funding hurdles, with surface construction approximately 35% complete [38]. Freeport-McMoran - Freeport-McMoran, the largest publicly traded pure-play copper producer, is focused on improving efficiencies and reducing costs [39]. - The company has a large project pipeline representing an annual capacity of 2.5 billion lbs [40]. Hudbay Minerals - Hudbay Minerals has a market cap of $4.2 billion and is advancing its Copper World project, which is fully permitted for 85ktpa production [41]. - The company is optimistic about the regulatory environment in the US and Peru, which supports its project developments [42]. Teck Resources - Teck Resources is focused on responsible growth and value creation, with a strong portfolio of world-class assets [44]. - The company believes that copper incentive prices will need to be above $5/lb to generate adequate returns [45]. Vale Base Metals - Vale Base Metals is undergoing significant restructuring, with a focus on maximizing brownfield opportunities and improving project economics [48]. - The company aims for a copper production guidance of 700kt by 2035, with potential to exceed this figure [48].

Core Viewpoints - The market sentiment improved as the Israel-Palestine conflict eased, and U.S. macro data showed resilience, leading to increased expectations for three interest rate cuts this year, resulting in a "risk on" environment where risk assets generally rose, particularly copper prices which increased while gold prices fell [1][3]. Precious Metals Market Overview - Gold prices fell last week, with COMEX gold down 2.9% and SHFE gold down 1.5%, while silver prices showed a slight increase [2][21]. - The easing of the Israel-Palestine conflict led to a decrease in market risk aversion, and subsequent dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials raised expectations for interest rate cuts, causing the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields to decline [4][20]. - Despite the short-term decline in gold prices, the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties suggest limited downside potential for gold in the medium to long term, with a recommendation to wait for stabilization [4][49]. Base Metals Market Review - Copper prices rose significantly, with COMEX copper increasing by 4.86% and SHFE copper by 2.79%, driven by a combination of favorable market sentiment and supply constraints from overseas smelting plants [2][3]. - The copper market is expected to enter a traditional off-season with low inventory levels, which may support price increases if inventory does not accumulate during this period [5][49]. - The copper concentrate TC weekly index rose slightly, indicating a "strong mine, weak smelting" market dynamic, with smelting plants facing production losses due to low processing fees [8][10]. Inventory and Positioning - COMEX gold inventory decreased by approximately 530,000 ounces, while COMEX silver inventory increased by about 3.62 million ounces, indicating mixed trends in precious metal inventories [35]. - The positioning data from CFTC shows that non-commercial short positions in gold remain low, suggesting a lack of strong directional signals from positioning alone [7][40]. Market Outlook - The overall market sentiment is expected to remain positive for copper, with low inventory levels potentially leading to price increases, while gold may experience limited downside due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties [49].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report The weak US dollar supports copper prices. The copper trend strength is 1, indicating a relatively neutral to slightly positive outlook [1][3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Fundamentals Tracking - **Futures Data**: The closing price of the Shanghai copper main contract was 79,920 with a daily increase of 1.31%, and the night - session closing price remained unchanged. The London copper 3M electronic trading price was 9,879 with a decrease of 0.17%. Trading volume and positions of the Shanghai copper main contract increased, while those of the London copper 3M electronic trading decreased [1]. - **Inventory Data**: Shanghai copper inventory was 25,346, an increase of 1,650 from the previous day, and London copper inventory was 91,275, a decrease of 1,800. The cancellation warrant ratio of London copper was 36.84%, a decrease of 2.32% [1]. - **Spread Data**: The LME copper premium decreased by 79.16, the Shanghai copper spot - to - futures near - month spread increased by 45, and the near - month contract to the consecutive - one contract spread increased by 50. Other spreads also showed different degrees of change [1]. 3.2 Macro and Industry News - **Macro News**: Despite the renewed tension in US - Canada trade relations, the Nasdaq and S&P reached record highs driven by the easing of the Middle East situation and interest - rate cut expectations [1]. - **Industry News**: Japan's JX Metal Company will cut tens of thousands of tons of refined copper production due to tight copper concentrate supply. China's May import volume of copper ore and its concentrates was 239.52 million tons, a 17.55% decrease from the previous month and a 6.61% increase year - on - year. Chile's Antofagast plans to extend the mining of the Los Pelambres mine through expansion and upgrading. Western Mining's Yulong Copper Mine Phase III project was approved, with the production scale increasing to 30 million tons per year. The TC/RC negotiation result between Antofagasta and Chinese smelters in mid - 2025 was set at 0.0 dollars per thousand tons and 0.0 cents per pound, far exceeding market expectations [1][3].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View - Copper prices are prone to rise and difficult to fall. The main reasons are the sharp decline of the US dollar index and the high spread structure of the LME market. The report also mentions that the narrowing of the spread between the spot and futures prices in the domestic market, the opening of the export window, and the easing of the tight supply situation of copper mines in the second half of the year also affect the copper price [11]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review and Operation Suggestions - The Shanghai copper price broke through and rose. The main reasons were the decline of the US dollar index and the high spread structure of the LME market. The speculation that the Fed would cut interest rates earlier led to a sharp decline in the US dollar index. The LME0 - 3 back structure and the next - day spread expanded, and the LME inventory continued to decline, increasing the risk of a short squeeze in the market. The spread between the spot and futures prices in the domestic market also widened, and the export window opened. The long - term negotiation result of the mine end showed that the supply shortage of copper mines in the second half of the year was less severe than expected, which once narrowed the increase of copper prices, but the current tight spot market still supported the copper price [11]. 3.2 Industry News - The copper concentrate mixing project of Zhongtong (Tangshan) Mineral Products Co., Ltd. was successfully put into operation on June 25, marking the full smoothness of the bonded mixing business process [12]. - The negotiation result of TC/RC between Antofagasta and Chinese smelters in 2025 was set at 0.0 US dollars per dry ton and 0.0 cents per pound [12]. - In July 2025, the total production plan of the three major white goods (air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines) was 29.6 million units, a year - on - year decrease of 2.6%. Affected by the weakening demand for home appliances, the operating rate of enameled wire enterprises has continued to decline [12][13].

Core Viewpoint - The copper futures market is experiencing fluctuations due to a combination of factors, including low processing fees, seasonal demand decline, and geopolitical influences, which are creating structural contradictions in supply and demand dynamics [1][2][3] Market Performance - As of June 27, 2025, the main copper futures contract closed at 79,920 yuan/ton, with a weekly price change of 2.23% [1] - The trading range for the week was between 78,480 yuan/ton and 80,060 yuan/ton, with an increase in open interest by 48,823 contracts compared to the previous week [1] Inventory Levels - As of June 26, 2025, total copper inventory in Shanghai was 15,560 tons, an increase of 1,527 tons from the previous day, while inventories in Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang also saw increases, leading to a total inventory of 23,696 tons, up by 2,226 tons [2] Industry Challenges - Executives in the global metals industry are facing rising capital expenditures due to inflation and infrastructure development, which are increasing the costs of new copper mines [2] - The low processing fees for copper mines are beginning to affect the smelting sector, with production cuts spreading from smaller smelters to larger enterprises, although significant large-scale reductions have not yet occurred [3] Demand and Pricing Outlook - The copper market is currently constrained by a combination of tight supply from the mining sector and a seasonal decline in demand, leading to cautious purchasing sentiment among downstream consumers [3] - Despite low inventory levels and easing geopolitical tensions providing some support, the overall acceptance of higher prices by downstream consumers remains limited [3] - Recent price increases in copper have led to a widening premium in the spot market, but attention is needed on the downstream demand's ability to sustain these higher prices [3]

Special report on Guotai Junan Futures 1 Guotai Junan Futures all rights reserved, please do not reprint 铜：宏观和微观形成阶段性共振，价格破位上行 铜产业链周度报告 国泰君安期货研究所·季先飞·首席分析师/有色及贵金属 组联席行政负责人 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0012691 日期：2025年06月29日 ◆ 铜现货端依然偏紧，国内库存低位，LME库存快速回落，现货持续升水。同时，受中东局势缓和及降息预 期的影响，投资者看多情绪升温，风险资产价格普遍回升。四个市场铜价波动率开始回升，持仓量增加。 ◆ 从基本面的角度看，国内社会库存低位，LME铜库存持续去化。海外基本面对价格拉动作用更加明显，美 国经济存在底部支撑，且特朗普对铜存在加征关税的预期，推动COMEX铜价涨幅明显，与LME铜价差扩大 至1400美元/吨附近。这可能吸引全球货源向美国运输，LME铜库存回落至9.13万吨，注销仓单比例为 36.84%，0-3现货升水240.67美元/吨。LME铜价强于国内，铜现货进口亏损达到1720元/吨，出口存在盈 ...

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [4] Core Insights - The macroeconomic sentiment and supply shortages have driven copper prices to their highest levels since March [6][17] - Precious metals have seen fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions easing and the signing of agreements between China and the US, leading to a correction in gold prices [1][40] - The overall sentiment in the basic metals sector is positive, with prices generally increasing across various metals [6][11] Summary by Sections Precious Metals - Gold prices decreased by 2.90% to $3,286.10 per ounce, while silver prices increased by 0.60% to $36.17 per ounce [1][25] - The gold-silver ratio fell by 3.48% to 90.86, indicating a shift in market dynamics [26] - SPDR Gold ETF holdings increased by 147,420.08 troy ounces, while SLV Silver ETF holdings rose by 3,726,451.20 ounces [26] Basic Metals - Copper prices rose by 2.26% to $9,879.00 per ton on the LME and by 2.47% to ¥79,920.00 per ton on the SHFE [6][48] - Aluminum prices increased by 1.31% to $2,595.00 per ton on the LME and by 0.56% to ¥20,580.00 per ton on the SHFE [6][48] - Zinc prices saw a significant rise of 4.89% to $2,778.50 per ton on the LME [6] - The overall sentiment in the basic metals market is buoyed by macroeconomic factors and supply constraints [6][11] Copper - The market is currently focused on copper inventory shortages, with LME copper stocks decreasing and COMEX stocks reaching historical highs [7][72] - Supply-side challenges include high costs and shortages of copper concentrate, with potential production disruptions from mining operations [7][72] - Demand expectations are improving, although domestic copper rod production rates have slightly declined [7][72] Aluminum - The aluminum industry is experiencing supply-demand imbalances, with production capacity remaining stable despite some regional maintenance [10][75] - Demand from downstream sectors is weakening, particularly in traditional off-peak seasons, affecting purchasing behavior [10][75] - Future aluminum prices are expected to be supported by ongoing demand in sectors like new energy and power [10][75] Zinc - Zinc prices are being supported by expectations of supply disruptions due to labor strikes at key production facilities [11] - The overall demand for zinc is facing pressure from declining activity in downstream sectors [11] Lead - Lead prices are experiencing upward pressure due to tightening supply from primary smelters and recovering production from recycled lead facilities [12] Small Metals - Magnesium prices have increased due to low inventory levels, while demand remains cautious [13][14] - Molybdenum and vanadium prices are under pressure from downstream demand weakness, leading to price declines [15]