Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the growth in China's non-ferrous metal production, indicating a positive trend in the industry with a projected increase in output and investment opportunities in energy-saving and emission reduction initiatives from 2026 to 2032 [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - In December 2025, China's production of ten non-ferrous metals reached 7.21 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.9% [1] - The cumulative production of these ten non-ferrous metals for the entire year of 2025 was 81.75 million tons, showing a cumulative increase of 3.9% [1] - The data is sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics and compiled by Zhiyan Consulting, emphasizing the reliability of the statistics [1] Group 2: Companies Involved - Key listed companies in the non-ferrous metal sector include Zijin Mining (601899), Luoyang Molybdenum (603993), China Aluminum (601600), Northern Rare Earth (600111), Jiangxi Copper (600362), Yunnan Copper (000878), Chihong Zinc & Germanium (600497), Zhongjin Gold (600489), Western Mining (601168), and Shenghe Resources (600392) [1] - These companies are positioned to benefit from the anticipated growth in the non-ferrous metal market and the focus on energy efficiency and emissions reduction [1]

Core Viewpoint - Jiangxi Copper's acquisition of SolGold is progressing, with key shareholder DGR Global expressing support for the cash offer of 28 pence per share, pending no better proposals [3][6]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Jiangxi Copper is advancing its acquisition of SolGold, with DGR Global indicating support for the 28 pence per share cash offer, which will be voted on at the shareholder meeting on February 23, 2026 [3][6]. - DGR Global's board has stated that they will support the acquisition unless a better offer is received, emphasizing that their current stance may change if circumstances evolve [3][6]. - The acquisition proposal has been raised from an initial offer of 26 pence per share, which was rejected by SolGold's board, indicating a shift from exploratory discussions to a more formal acquisition process [6]. Group 2: SolGold's Core Assets - SolGold's primary asset is the Cascabel copper-gold project in Ecuador, recognized as one of the most significant undeveloped copper-gold mines globally [4][5]. - The Cascabel project contains billions of tons of ore, with substantial copper and gold resources, and is expected to have a mine life of several decades with potential annual production at levels comparable to major international mines [5]. Group 3: Market Implications - DGR Global's public support is seen as a crucial factor that could enhance the likelihood of the acquisition's approval, providing Jiangxi Copper with a significant advantage in the acquisition process [3]. - The focus of market participants will be on the outcome of the shareholder vote on February 23, 2026, and whether any competing bids or higher offers will emerge [6].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided in the report regarding the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - **Copper**: Next week, domestic downstream industries will gradually enter the holiday period, global high - inventory pressure is evident, and macro - level disturbances still exist. It is expected that the high - volatility situation of copper prices will continue, and it is recommended to wait and see [7]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The continuous decline in total futures positions will weaken the impact of the capital side, while the strengthening of the fundamental support may lead to the stop of the decline in futures prices before the Spring Festival [24]. - **Aluminum**: Recently, the fundamental changes in aluminum prices are relatively limited. High prices and the long - holiday factor lead to insufficient support on the demand side. Aluminum prices continue to be driven by macro and capital sentiment. It is advisable to wait and see in the short term and pay attention to macro - level pricing and the fulfillment of post - holiday demand expectations [41]. - **Nickel**: The nickel price's operating center may gradually rise under the stimulation of global resource competition and Indonesian policy disturbances. In the short term, affected by macro - level sentiment and the long - holiday factor, the nickel price has fallen from a high level for adjustment. It is recommended to wait and see before the holiday, and pay close attention to Indonesian policy statements and quota implementation [71]. 3. Summary by Directory Copper 3.1 Market Review and Operation Suggestions - This week, the main contract of Shanghai copper operated in the range of (97,920, 105,810), with a total position of 584,000 lots, a decrease of 11.2% from last week. The spot market changed from a discount to a premium of 40. LME copper operated in the range of (12,414.5, 13,526). Overseas funds' enthusiasm for going long has declined recently. It is recommended to wait and see due to supply pressure, weakening downstream demand during the holiday, high inventory, and macro - level disturbances [7]. 3.2 Fundamental Analysis - **Supply Side**: The import TC of copper concentrates continues to decline, but the supply of scrap copper is abundant, and domestic refined copper production remains at a high level. The import window for refined copper is closed, and the import loss has narrowed [7][10][12]. - **Demand Side**: The weekly operating rates of scrap copper rods, refined copper rods, wire and cable, and enameled wire have different changes. With the approach of the Spring Festival, downstream enterprises are gradually entering the holiday, and the demand is expected to weaken [13][14][15]. - **Spot Side**: Domestic inventories have increased by 1.05 to 405,200 tons, and LME + COMEX inventories have increased by 13,497 tons to 713,000 tons [16][18]. Lithium Carbonate 3.1 Market Review and Operation Suggestions - This week, the lithium carbonate futures price continued to decline weakly, with the main contract operating in the range of (124,100, 152,820), and the total position decreased by 11.9% to 637,000 lots. The spot price of battery - grade lithium carbonate also declined. It is expected that the supply - side pressure will ease, and the demand will recover, so the futures price may stop falling before the Spring Festival [23][24]. 3.2 Fundamental Analysis - **Supply Side**: The weekly output of lithium carbonate decreased by 3.8% to 20,744 tons, and it is expected to continue to decline. The import loss of lithium carbonate has turned negative and continued to expand [24][27]. - **Demand Side**: The production of cathode materials has decreased, but the production of power cells has increased. The demand for energy storage is still strong, and the production of cathode materials is expected to recover [24]. - **Spot Side**: The difference between battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate is at a low level, and the spot - futures spread fluctuates greatly. The inventory of lithium carbonate has decreased by 2,019 tons to 105,463 tons [31]. Aluminum 3.1 Market Review and Operation Suggestions - This week, the aluminum price fluctuated downward. The main reason was the changes in the macro - market and capital sentiment. The import window is closed, and the inventory has continued to accumulate. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and pay attention to macro - level and post - holiday demand [37][41]. 3.2 Fundamental Changes - **Bauxite Market**: The supply of domestic and overseas bauxite is abundant, and the ore price is weak. Some domestic alumina plants plan to change to imported ore production lines, and the price of imported ore has declined [42][43]. - **Alumina**: The price of alumina is under pressure, and the industry's operating rate has increased. The overseas price is higher than the domestic index price [45][46]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: The cost of the industry has increased, and the profit has decreased. The import window is closed, and the net import in December 2025 has increased. The downstream operating rate has declined, and the inventory of aluminum ingots has increased significantly [53][56][63]. Nickel 3.1 Market Review and Operation Suggestions - This week, the nickel price fell from a high level, mainly affected by the macro - market and capital sentiment. The import window is closed. The price of nickel ore has risen, and the price of nickel salt has fallen. It is recommended to wait and see before the holiday and pay attention to Indonesian policies [68][70][71]. 3.2 Fundamental Changes - **Nickel Ore Market**: The prices of Philippine and Indonesian nickel ores have increased significantly. The import volume of nickel ore in December 2025 decreased month - on - month but increased year - on - year [72]. - **Nickel Iron Market**: The production of nickel iron in Indonesia and China has decreased. The import volume of nickel iron in December 2025 decreased slightly month - on - month but increased year - on - year [80][83]. - **Electrolytic Nickel Market**: The production capacity of electrowon nickel has been rapidly released. The production of electrolytic nickel in January increased month - on - month and year - on - year. The import and export volumes of refined nickel in December 2025 have changed [85][86]. - **Nickel Sulfate Market**: The price of nickel salt has continued to fall. The production of nickel sulfate in January decreased month - on - month but increased year - on - year. It is expected to decline slightly in February [89][92]. - **Stainless Steel Market**: The inventory of the stainless steel market has continued to increase. The market transaction is light during the Spring Festival, and the terminal procurement has basically ended [94].

Group 1: Company Overview - Jiangxi Fushite Hydraulic Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, production, and sales of hydraulic pipeline systems, with key products including hard pipe assemblies, soft pipe assemblies, fire extinguishing systems, pipe joints, and oil tanks [3][4] - The hydraulic pipeline is essential for various machinery manufacturing industries, including construction machinery, mining machinery, port machinery, agricultural machinery, logistics, metallurgy, and wind power equipment [3][4] - The company has established a strong customer base, including leading enterprises such as SANY, Zoomlion, Jiangxi Copper, State Power Investment Corporation, and Schwing [3][4] Group 2: Market Segmentation - The company's product applications are divided into two main categories: the front-mounted market and the post-mining maintenance market [3][4] - The front-mounted market has seen growth due to the recovery of the construction machinery market and accelerated overseas exports [4][5] - The post-mining maintenance market is expected to expand significantly as the company has a first-mover advantage and a stable service network established in major domestic mines [4][7] Group 3: Future Development Plans - The company aims to focus on two major markets: the front-mounted market and the post-mining maintenance market, with plans to explore new fields such as semiconductor equipment pipelines and liquid cooling [5][6] - International mining markets are a key focus, with ongoing efforts to expand overseas service points in countries like Suriname, Serbia, Mongolia, and Namibia [4][5][10] - The company is transitioning from pipeline system maintenance to comprehensive lifecycle monitoring and management of mining equipment [5][6] Group 4: Competitive Advantages - The company has over 20 years of experience in the post-mining maintenance market, establishing stable partnerships with major clients [7] - Continuous growth in fixed asset investment in the mining industry is driving demand for maintenance and repair services [7] - The company has built a high-quality technical team that supports its maintenance services, enhancing its reputation and customer relationships [7] Group 5: Strategic Collaborations - The strategic cooperation with Jiangxi Copper focuses on equipment maintenance, lifecycle monitoring, and overseas market expansion [8] - The company has partnered with large mining enterprises like Zijin Mining and China General Nuclear Power Corporation to enhance its international business [10] Group 6: Financial and Operational Insights - The revenue from the front-mounted market currently exceeds that of the post-mining maintenance market, but the latter is expected to grow as overseas markets expand [6] - The company has begun production in its high-strength welded pipe segment, with capacity gradually being released and revenue generation underway [10] - Increased management expenses are attributed to intensified market development efforts and personnel expansion [10]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index opened down by 1.97%, closing at 26,354.34, a decrease of 530.90 points with a trading volume of 6.6 billion [2] - The Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 2.42%, closing at 5,275.12, down by 131.01 points with a trading volume of 3.3 billion [2] - The Hang Seng Biotech Index decreased by 1.55%, closing at 15,006.22, with a trading volume of 0.08 billion [2] - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped by 1.88%, closing at 8,922.14, with a trading volume of 3.7 billion [2] - The Hang Seng Composite Index fell by 1.92%, closing at 4,032.33, with a trading volume of 5.4 billion [2] Sector Performance - Technology stocks experienced a broad decline, with Baidu Group falling over 4%, and Alibaba, Kuaishou, Bilibili, NetEase, and Hua Hong Semiconductor all dropping over 3% [2] - Other notable declines included SenseTime, JD Group, Tencent Holdings, and SMIC, each down by more than 2% [2] Individual Stock Movements - Baidu Group-SW decreased by 4.33%, closing at 134.80 [3] - Kingdee International fell by 4.30%, closing at 10.90 [3] - JD Health dropped by 3.96%, closing at 58.25 [3] - Alibaba-W declined by 3.82%, closing at 153.50 [3] - Kuaishou-W decreased by 3.70%, closing at 70.30 [3] - Bilibili-W fell by 3.29%, closing at 234.80 [3] - NetEase-S dropped by 3.06%, closing at 186.70 [3] - Other notable declines included Xpeng Motors, SenseTime, JD Group-SW, Tencent Holdings, and SMIC, all experiencing declines between 2.15% and 2.90% [3] Commodity Sector - The non-ferrous metals sector continued to show weakness, with China Gold International, Jiangxi Copper, Lingbao Gold, and Shandong Gold all dropping over 5% [4] - China Gold International fell by 5.36%, closing at 180.00 [4] - Jiangxi Copper decreased by 5.34%, closing at 41.10 [4] - Lingbao Gold and Shandong Gold both fell by 5.11%, closing at 20.78 and 36.74 respectively [4]

Core Viewpoint - Walden Materials (9981.HK) is set to launch its IPO from February 5 to February 10, 2026, with an expected listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on February 13, 2026 [1]. Group 1: IPO Details - The company plans to globally offer 139.9888 million shares, with no over-allotment option and no greenshoe option, representing 10% of the total shares [1]. - The maximum offer price is set at HKD 20.09, which is approximately 34.42% lower than the latest A-share price of RMB 27.51 [1]. - The total fundraising amount could reach up to HKD 2.812 billion, with a post-issue market capitalization of HKD 28.124 billion [1]. Group 2: Investor Participation - The issuance will utilize a mechanism B allocation, with 10% of the shares available for public offering and no mandatory reallocation [1]. - Sixteen cornerstone investors have been introduced, including HHLRA, Huatai Capital Investment, Jump Trading, and others, collectively subscribing to approximately USD 124.3 million, which accounts for 34.45% of the global offering [1][2]. - As of February 5, 5 PM, the total margin subscription for Walden Materials reached HKD 357 million, with a subscription multiple of approximately 1.26 times, indicating full subscription on the first day [2].

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Shenzhen Walden Materials Co., Ltd. has recently completed a cornerstone investment round, raising HKD 124 million from various investment institutions [1] - The investment institutions involved include Hillhouse Capital, Huatai Securities, Jump Trading Group, and others, indicating strong interest from prominent investors [1] - Shenzhen Walden Materials was established in 1998 and primarily engages in the manufacturing of chemical raw materials and products, with a registered capital of approximately RMB 1.26 billion [1] Group 2 - The company has made investments in 33 enterprises and holds significant intellectual property, including 845 trademarks and 1,405 patents [1] - Shenzhen Walden Materials has obtained 57 administrative licenses, showcasing its operational capabilities and compliance with regulatory requirements [1] - The company's legal representative is Zhou Heping, reflecting the leadership structure within the organization [1]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market's non-ferrous metal sector experienced significant declines, with Tianqi Lithium Industries (09696.HK) dropping over 10% [1] - Ganfeng Lithium (01772.HK) and Minmetals Resources (01208.HK) both fell by more than 5% [1] - Other companies such as Jiangxi Copper (00358.HK), Luoyang Molybdenum (03993.HK), and Zijin Mining International (02259.HK) also saw declines [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company,沃尔核材, is set to launch an IPO from February 5 to February 10, 2026, offering approximately 140 million H shares at a price of HKD 20.09 per share, with expected trading to commence on February 13, 2026 [1] Group 1: Business Overview - The company's main business segments include electronic communication, power transmission, and other operations, with a significant portion of electronic materials revenue derived from heat shrink materials [1] - The company ranks fifth in global communication cable manufacturing with a market share of 12.7% and holds the top position in the global heat shrink materials industry with a market share of 20.6% as of 2024 [2] - In the global electric vehicle power transmission products sector, the company ranks ninth with a market share of 1.9%, and seventh in the global cable accessories market with a share of 2.5% [2] Group 2: Financial Performance - The company's revenue increased from RMB 5.337 billion in 2022 to RMB 5.719 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach RMB 6.920 billion in 2024 [2] - Net profit rose from RMB 660 million in 2022 to RMB 758 million in 2023, with a forecast of RMB 921 million for 2024 [2] - For the nine months ending September 30, 2025, the company reported revenue of RMB 6.077 billion and net profit of RMB 883 million [2] Group 3: Fundraising and Use of Proceeds - The company estimates a net amount of approximately HKD 2.734 billion from the global offering, assuming the maximum offer price [4] - The planned allocation of proceeds includes 45% for product diversification and upgrades, 27% for expanding global operations and increasing capacity in China and Malaysia, 18% for potential strategic investments or acquisitions, and 10% for working capital and general corporate purposes [4] Group 4: Strategic Partnerships - The company has entered cornerstone investment agreements with various entities, agreeing to subscribe for a total of approximately USD 124 million (or HKD 969 million) worth of shares, subject to certain conditions [3]

Group 1 - The global mining merger and acquisition activity is increasing, with Chinese mining companies notably expanding their presence through acquisitions of quality non-ferrous mineral resources [1] - Luoyang Molybdenum has made two significant acquisitions in gold assets within eight months, including the purchase of Lumina Gold and a 100% stake in three Brazilian gold mines from Equinox Gold Corp, adding a total of 501.3 million ounces of gold resources [1] - Zijin Mining announced a record acquisition of Canadian United Gold for CAD 5.5 billion, while Shengda Resources completed a cash acquisition of a 60% stake in Yichun Jinshi Mining for CNY 500 million [1] Group 2 - Non-ferrous mineral prices are at high levels, driving record profits for leading mining companies; Luoyang Molybdenum expects a net profit of CNY 20 billion to CNY 20.8 billion for 2025, a year-on-year increase of 47.8% to 53.7% [2] - Zijin Mining anticipates a net profit of CNY 51 billion to CNY 52 billion for the same period, with a year-on-year growth of 59% to 62%, benefiting from rising prices and production volumes of core mineral products [2] - The global mining industry is consolidating, with Rio Tinto and Glencore in preliminary talks to create the largest mining company to expand copper production, and Anglo American and Teck Resources initiating a merger to rank among the top five copper mining companies [2]