Core Viewpoint - The metal products industry in China is experiencing growth, with an increase in the number of enterprises and a significant market presence, as highlighted in the report by Zhiyan Consulting [1]. Industry Overview - As of January to December 2025, the number of enterprises in the metal products industry is projected to reach 38,396, marking an increase of 1,171 enterprises compared to the previous year, which represents a year-on-year growth of 3.15% [1]. - The metal products industry accounts for 7.3% of the total industrial enterprises in China [1]. Company Insights - The report mentions several listed companies in the metal products sector, including Shenghe Resources (600392), Baotai Co., Ltd. (600456), and others, indicating a diverse range of players in the market [1].

Group 1 - The rare metals sector experienced a strong rally, with the Zhongzheng Rare Metals Theme Index rising by 1.88% as of 10:27 AM on February 9, 2026, driven by significant gains in stocks such as Shenghe Resources (+9.93%), Yunlu Co. (+5.81%), and China Rare Earth (+5.76%) [1] - Recent price increases in antimony ingots (+2.49%) and antimony concentrates (+1.40%) are attributed to supply disruptions caused by a fire at Hunan Zhenqiang Antimony Industry, which is expected to reduce production by over 2,000 tons [1] - The demand for antimony is anticipated to rise post-Spring Festival due to the traditional peak season for flame retardant materials, alongside expectations of improved capacity utilization in photovoltaic glass and a recovery in exports [1] Group 2 - CITIC Securities maintains a positive outlook on strategic metal investment opportunities characterized by resource scarcity and supply rigidity, emphasizing the importance of these metals in the context of global technological revolutions and strategic resource nationalism [2] - The demand for strategic metals is expected to increase significantly due to changes in the demand structure driven by new technologies, with sectors such as new energy, new materials, and artificial intelligence leading this demand surge [2] - As of January 30, 2026, the top ten weighted stocks in the Zhongzheng Rare Metals Theme Index accounted for 59.71% of the index, including companies like Luoyang Molybdenum, Northern Rare Earth, and Ganfeng Lithium [2] Group 3 - The Rare Metals ETF (562800) tracks the Zhongzheng Rare Metals Theme Index, providing a convenient tool for investors looking to gain exposure to the rare metals sector [3] - Investors can also consider the Rare Metals ETF linked fund (014111) to explore investment opportunities in the rare metals sector [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the strong performance of rare metal ETFs and the underlying factors driving the market, including supply constraints and price increases in rare metals [1][2][3] Group 2 - As of February 9, 2026, the CSI Rare Metals Theme Index (930632) rose by 1.92%, with significant gains in constituent stocks such as Shenghe Resources (up 9.97%) and Yulu Co. (up 5.77%) [1] - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Rare Metals Theme Index account for 59.71% of the index, with companies like Luoyang Molybdenum and Northern Rare Earth among the leaders [1] - The rare metal ETF fund (561800) saw a scale increase of 7.1364 million yuan in the past week, with a share increase of 3.5 million units [1] - The supply side of rare earths is tightening due to domestic environmental assessments and production restrictions, leading to a 2.12% decrease in praseodymium and neodymium metal output in January [2] - The price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide has increased by 12.64% to 757,500 yuan per ton due to rigid supply support [2] - Tungsten supply is also tightening, with black tungsten concentrate prices rising by 25.19% to 671,000 yuan per ton, reaching a historical high [2] - The CS Rare Metals Index tracked by the rare metal ETF fund primarily allocates to lithium carbonate, minor metals, and rare earth sectors, with lithium content between 30% and 40% [3]

Group 1 - Copper prices continue to rise, with domestic commodity futures opening with Shanghai copper up over 2%. Last week, LME metal futures closed higher, with LME copper rising by $91 to $12,994 per ton and LME aluminum rising by $58 to $3,085 per ton [1] - According to Huayuan Securities, in the medium to long term, insufficient capital expenditure in copper mining and frequent supply-side disruptions may shift the copper supply-demand balance from tight equilibrium to shortage. Additionally, the profit cycle for copper smelting is expected to bottom out amid a "de-involution" backdrop, and with the Federal Reserve entering a rate-cutting cycle, copper prices are likely to break upward [1] - In the context of copper prices reaching historical highs, the process of "aluminum replacing copper" in the air conditioning and home appliance sectors may accelerate. Furthermore, the policy of replacing old consumer goods with new ones is expected to continue until 2026, which may lead to an increase in demand for electrolytic aluminum [1] Group 2 - As of January 30, 2026, the top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Industrial Nonferrous Metals Theme Index (H11059) include Luoyang Molybdenum, Northern Rare Earth, China Aluminum, and others, collectively accounting for 55.71% of the index [2]

Core Viewpoint - The continuous increase in gold reserves by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) for 15 consecutive months has positively impacted the performance of the non-ferrous metals sector, particularly the Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF, which saw a strong rise of 2.61% on February 9 [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF (159876) experienced a price increase of 2.61%, recovering above the 5-day moving average [1]. - The ETF's trading volume reached 63,890, with an average price of 1.134 [2]. - Key stocks in the non-ferrous sector, such as Hunan Silver, Shenghe Resources, and Northern Rare Earth, saw gains exceeding 3% [3]. Group 2: Central Bank Actions - The PBOC's gold reserves stood at 74.19 million ounces as of January 2026, up from 74.15 million ounces in December 2025, marking the 15th consecutive month of increases [3]. - The demand for gold from central banks remains strong, providing a supportive foundation for gold prices [4]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - Analysts predict that the non-ferrous metals sector will maintain a strong performance due to supply-demand mismatches, macroeconomic easing, and industrial upgrades, with high profitability expected to last 3-5 years [4]. - The Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF covers a wide range of metals, including copper, aluminum, gold, rare earths, and lithium, making it an efficient tool for investors to gain exposure to the sector [5].

Core Viewpoint - The rare earth permanent magnet sector is experiencing significant price increases, with specific companies seeing substantial stock price movements due to rising market prices for light rare earth elements [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The rare earth permanent magnet concept has seen a surge, with Shenghe Resources hitting the daily limit up [1] - Other companies such as China Rare Earth, Northern Rare Earth, and Zhongke Magnetic Materials also experienced stock price increases [1] Group 2: Price Movements - On February 6, the domestic light rare earth market prices rose, with praseodymium and neodymium metal prices increasing by 5,000 yuan per ton to 925,000 yuan per ton [1] - The price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide rose by 7,500 yuan per ton to 752,500 yuan per ton [1]

Core Viewpoint - The continuous increase in gold reserves by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) for 15 consecutive months has positively impacted the performance of the non-ferrous metals sector, particularly the Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF, which saw a price increase of 2.61% on February 9 [1][10]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Huabao Non-Ferrous ETF (159876) experienced a strong rise, recovering above the 5-day moving average with a price increase of 2.61% [1][10]. - Key stocks in the non-ferrous metals sector showed significant gains, with Hunan Silver leading at over 4%, followed by Shenghe Resources, Northern Rare Earth, and Xingye Silver Zinc, all rising by more than 3% [1][12]. Group 2: Central Bank Actions - The PBOC has increased its gold reserves to 7,419 million ounces as of January 2026, up from 7,415 million ounces at the end of December 2025, marking the 15th consecutive month of gold accumulation [3][12]. - The demand for gold from the central bank remains strong, which is expected to provide a supportive floor for gold prices, even amid short-term fluctuations [4][13]. Group 3: Market Outlook - Analysts predict that gold prices may rebound to a ten-year high of $5,600 in the second quarter, with potential to reach $6,000 by the end of the year, driven by ongoing bullish sentiment in the market [4][13]. - The non-ferrous metals sector is expected to maintain a strong performance due to supply-demand mismatches, macroeconomic easing, and industrial upgrades, with high profitability anticipated to last for 3-5 years [4][13].

Core Viewpoint - The escalation of geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran has led to a significant increase in gold prices, with spot gold rising above $4900 per ounce, benefiting the non-ferrous metal sector and related ETFs [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous ETF Huabao (159876) saw a maximum intraday increase of 1.53%, ultimately closing up 0.18%, indicating resilience in the market [1]. - Over 10 billion yuan of main capital has flowed into the non-ferrous metal sector, with Huabao ETF attracting 40.93 million yuan in the previous two days [1]. - Key stocks in the sector include Hunan Gold, which surged over 9%, Shengxin Lithium Energy up over 6%, and Guocheng Mining rising over 5% [1]. Group 2: Geopolitical and Economic Factors - The US-Iran geopolitical situation has intensified, with Iran warning it can easily access US military bases, prompting the US to advise its citizens to leave Iran [3]. - Recent US employment data fell short of expectations, increasing speculation about potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which is favorable for gold prices [3]. Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - According to Citic Futures, the short-term outlook for precious metals is mixed due to fluctuating investor expectations regarding Federal Reserve policies, but pre-holiday stocking demand may support prices [3]. - Guojin Securities highlights significant changes in the fundamentals of non-ferrous metals, with supply, demand, and inventory all undergoing important shifts [3]. - National Securities predicts that the combination of supply-demand mismatch, macroeconomic easing, and industrial upgrades will sustain high profitability in the non-ferrous sector for 3-5 years [3]. Group 4: Investment Strategies - The Huabao non-ferrous ETF and its linked funds cover a wide range of metals, including copper, aluminum, gold, rare earths, and lithium, making it an efficient tool for investors to gain exposure to the non-ferrous metal sector [4][5]. - It is suggested to allocate 10%-20% of investment portfolios to the non-ferrous metal sector to benefit from potential price increases while diversifying risk [3].

Group 1: Copper - LME copper price decreased by 1.65% to $12,855.0 per ton, while Shanghai copper fell by 3.45% to ¥100,100 per ton [1][14] - Domestic copper inventory increased by 4.03% week-on-week, with a year-on-year increase of 62,700 tons [1][14] - The operating rate of waste anode plate enterprises is expected to drop by 28.52% to 38.36% next week due to the upcoming Spring Festival [1][14] Group 2: Aluminum - LME aluminum price decreased by 3.49% to $3,026.00 per ton, and Shanghai aluminum fell by 5.07% to ¥23,300 per ton [2][15] - Domestic aluminum rod inventory increased by 15,000 tons week-on-week, reaching 258,500 tons [2][15] - The overall aluminum processing operating rate recorded 57.9%, a decrease of 1.5% week-on-week, indicating a significant divergence within the sector [2][15] Group 3: Gold - COMEX gold price increased by 6.57% to $4,988.6 per ounce, while the 10-year TIPS yield decreased by 0.06 percentage points to 1.88% [3][16] - SPDR gold holdings decreased by 10.87 tons to 1,076.23 tons, reflecting market dynamics influenced by geopolitical risks [3][16] - The U.S. Treasury yield curve reached its steepest level in nearly four years, indicating rising concerns over inflation and fiscal deficits [3][16] Group 4: Rare Earths - The price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide increased by 1.20% this week, with December exports of rare earth permanent magnets showing a year-on-year increase of 7% [4][35] - The expectation of more relaxed export policies is anticipated to boost future demand for rare earths [4][35] - Key companies to watch include China Rare Earth, Guangxi Rare Earth, and Northern Rare Earth [4][36] Group 5: Tungsten - Tungsten price increased by 11.98% this week, driven by tight supply conditions and increased strategic reserves in the U.S. [4][38] - The establishment of a $2.5 billion "strategic resilience reserve" by U.S. lawmakers is expected to elevate tungsten's priority [4][38] - Recommended companies include China Tungsten High-Tech and Xiamen Tungsten [4][38] Group 6: Lithium - The average price of lithium carbonate decreased by 13.3% to ¥148,000 per ton, while lithium hydroxide fell by 11.6% to ¥150,000 per ton [4][53] - Total lithium carbonate production this week was 20,700 tons, reflecting a slight decrease [4][53] - Market sentiment remains cautious as downstream purchasing activity is expected to slow down as inventory levels stabilize [4][53] Group 7: Cobalt - Cobalt price decreased by 5.6% to ¥420,000 per ton, while cobalt intermediate prices remained stable [5][54] - The market for cobalt intermediates is characterized by limited transactions, with prices holding steady amid geopolitical supply concerns [5][54] - Long-term structural shortages in raw materials may support future price increases [5][54]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The copper price on LME decreased by 1.65% to $12,855.0 per ton, while the Shanghai copper price fell by 3.45% to ¥100,100 per ton. The copper inventory in major regions increased by 4.03% week-on-week, and total inventory rose by 6,270 tons year-on-year [1][14] - The aluminum price on LME dropped by 3.49% to $3,026.00 per ton, and the Shanghai aluminum price decreased by 5.07% to ¥23,300 per ton. The aluminum processing industry showed a comprehensive operating rate of 57.9%, down by 1.5% week-on-week [2][15] - The gold price on COMEX increased by 6.57% to $4,988.6 per ounce, influenced by geopolitical risks and rising expectations of interest rate cuts [3][16] - The rare earth sector saw a price increase for praseodymium and neodymium oxide by 1.20%, with expectations of improved demand due to relaxed export policies [4][35] - Tungsten prices rose by 11.98% due to tight supply conditions, while tin prices fell by 15.81% amid inventory depletion [4][38] Summary by Sections Copper - LME copper price decreased by 1.65% to $12,855.0 per ton, and Shanghai copper price fell by 3.45% to ¥100,100 per ton. The processing fee index dropped to -$52.37 per ton. Copper inventory increased by 4.03% week-on-week [1][14] - The operating rate of copper cable enterprises was 60.15%, with an increase of 0.69% week-on-week. The industry maintained stable production due to new orders from State Grid [1][14] Aluminum - LME aluminum price decreased by 3.49% to $3,026.00 per ton, and Shanghai aluminum price fell by 5.07% to ¥23,300 per ton. The aluminum processing industry showed a comprehensive operating rate of 57.9%, down by 1.5% week-on-week [2][15] - The operating rate for primary aluminum alloy dropped to 57.9% due to holiday impacts and high aluminum prices [2][15] Precious Metals - COMEX gold price increased by 6.57% to $4,988.6 per ounce, driven by geopolitical risks and expectations of interest rate cuts [3][16] - SPDR gold holdings decreased by 10.87 tons to 1,076.23 tons [3][16] Rare Earths - Praseodymium and neodymium oxide prices increased by 1.20%. December exports of rare earth permanent magnets showed a year-on-year increase of 7% [4][35] - The sector is expected to benefit from relaxed export policies and increased demand [4][36] Tungsten and Tin - Tungsten prices rose by 11.98% due to tight supply conditions, while tin prices fell by 15.81% amid inventory depletion [4][38] - The supply of tin is expected to remain tight due to lower-than-expected production from Indonesia and Myanmar [4][38] Lithium and Cobalt - Lithium carbonate price decreased by 13.3% to ¥148,000 per ton, while lithium hydroxide price fell by 11.6% to ¥150,000 per ton. The total lithium production was 20,700 tons, down slightly [4][53] - Cobalt price decreased by 5.6% to ¥420,000 per ton, with stable prices for cobalt intermediates [5][54]