该公司预计2026年镍产量将在19.3万吨至20.3万吨之间，与2025年基本持平。钯产量预计在241.5万至 246.5万盎司之间，同比下降幅度最高达11%。 为弥补停产缺口，Nornickel计划将部分铜厂转产镍锭——Leonov称这是"非常规解决方案"。公司正筹备 生产线转换，目标今年启动工业化试点。 Nornickel在2024年曾宣布计划关闭Arctic铜厂，并将铜生产转移至中国，目标在2027年中期完成。 2月13日（周五），俄罗斯金属生产商Nornickel副总裁表示，该公司计划今年在其铜厂启动镍冶炼试 验，以在2027年计划进行的大型熔炉改造期间维持产量。 这一创新举措将使该公司能够在检修期间保持镍产量。该公司诺里尔斯克分部负责人Alexander Leonov 称，作为全球最大钯生产商和镍主要供应商，Nornickel计划于2027年对诺里尔斯克的Nadezhda Metallurgical熔炼炉进行大修。他称此次停产将持续约270天，导致工厂产能暂时削减近半。 Nornickel主要股东兼首席执行官 Vladimir Potanin此前表示，近期产量下滑属暂时现象，原因包括矿石 储备枯竭、 ...

Core Viewpoint - Aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) fell to a one-week low but recovered some losses, with tariff reduction prospects increasing pricing uncertainty [1][3]. Group 1: Aluminum Market - On February 13, LME three-month aluminum dropped by $22.5, or 0.73%, closing at $3,077.5 per ton, reaching its lowest level since February 6 [1][2]. - The prospect of the U.S. reducing aluminum tariffs has added uncertainty to trade flows and pricing, with U.S. buyers' prices dropping 6.8% to 93 cents per pound [3]. - Analysts indicate that the main market impact comes from primary aluminum tariffs, and any tariff reductions on derivative products will not affect LME aluminum prices unless they extend to primary metals [3]. Group 2: Other Base Metals - Other industrial metals experienced declines due to profit-taking and risk aversion, with LME three-month copper rising slightly by $5.5, or 0.04%, to $12,881.0 per ton, moving away from its record high of $14,527.50 set on January 29 [4]. - LME three-month zinc fell by $36.5, or 1.08%, closing at $3,337.5 per ton [5]. - LME three-month lead decreased by $17.5, or 0.88%, to $1,960.0 per ton, while nickel dropped by $444, or 2.55%, to $16,984.0 per ton [6]. - LME three-month tin saw a significant drop of $2,961, or 5.96%, closing at $46,702.0 per ton [7]. Group 3: Supply and Export Regulations - Indonesia is considering a plan to ban the export of various raw materials, including tin, in the coming years [8]. - The country has already banned the export of several raw ores, including nickel ore, bauxite, and copper concentrate, to attract domestic processing industry investment and promote high-value product exports [9].

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Group 1 - Copper prices have unexpectedly surged, rising over $2,410 per ton since mid-October 2022, with recent prices reaching $13,238 per ton [2] - The increase in copper prices is attributed to U.S. government actions leading to a significant rise in copper imports for stockpiling rather than demand, particularly due to tariffs on semi-finished copper products [2] - COMEX copper inventories have increased to over 503,000 tons, compared to less than 100,000 tons a year ago, indicating a supply surplus [2] Group 2 - Analysts express skepticism about the sustainability of current copper prices, citing a disconnect from tariffs, macroeconomic conditions, and fundamental market realities [3] - Concerns about supply shortages outside the U.S. and speculative interest have driven prices up, but these factors are losing momentum, and macroeconomic risks remain [3] - The net long positions in the LME are nearing record levels, suggesting potential volatility in prices as market dynamics shift [4] Group 3 - Demand from China, which accounts for 58%-60% of global copper consumption, is expected to grow only slightly by 0.7% in 2026, compared to a 2.6% growth rate in the previous year [5] - Global demand growth is projected at 2.3% for 2026, lower than the 4.1% growth expected in 2025, reflecting economic slowdowns [5] - Nornickel forecasts a slight oversupply in the copper market, estimating a surplus of 11.7 million tons in 2025 and a similar surplus in 2026 [6] Group 4 - The surge in copper prices has incentivized mining companies and exploration firms, leading to new resource discoveries and expansion opportunities despite high interest rates [7] - Countries like Oman are reviving copper mining after years of neglect, while Russian copper projects continue to receive financing despite previous sanctions [7] Group 5 - China's copper industry faces three main challenges: increasing reliance on foreign resources, overcapacity in the midstream processing sector, and suppressed downstream demand due to high copper prices [8]

Group 1 - A joint venture controlled by Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin has acquired a 25% stake in IT infrastructure provider Selectel, valued at approximately 16 billion roubles ($206 million) [1][2] - The acquisition aims to enhance the development of home-grown artificial intelligence models in Russia, which President Vladimir Putin has emphasized as crucial for preserving national sovereignty [2] - T-Technologies, the owner of online lender T-Bank and a partner in the joint venture, stated that the purchase will enable the utilization of Selectel's extensive cloud infrastructure for AI product development [4] Group 2 - Selectel's revenue for the first nine months of 2025 increased by 42% year-on-year, reaching 13.5 billion roubles [4] - Potanin has also expanded his investments in the technology sector, including a 9.95% stake in internet giant Yandex, indicating a broader strategy to invest in technology and AI [3]

SHMET 网讯：作为全球最大镍生产国，印尼可能在2026年将产量削减三分之一，以防止价格进一步下 跌。 美国地质调查局数据显示，2024年印尼镍产量达220万吨。菲律宾以33万吨位居第二，俄罗斯产量为21 万吨。 加拿大镍业公司首席执行官Mark Selby本月在伦敦《北方矿工》国际金属研讨会上指出，印尼实施产量 管控源于镍矿品位持续下降。 "印尼将对市场施加压力，"他强调。"由于矿石品位和化学成分持续下降，印尼开始从菲律宾进口矿 石。这相当于沙特阿拉伯从伊朗或伊拉克进口石油。这种供应并非无限，印尼将利用这个窗口期推动镍 价回升至每吨18,000至20,000美元区间。" 价格下跌7-8% 自2022年3月俄乌冲突后，镍价暴涨至每吨48,078美元，过去一年间已回落约7%至每吨14,376美元。此 后价格趋稳，直至2024年5月再度飙升至约21,615美元，随后下跌约34%至当前水平。 供应过剩 BMO资本市场分析师Helen Amos称，全球最大镍生产商Nornickel预测，继今年24万吨过剩后，明年镍 市场将面临27.5万吨的更大供应过剩。她强调Nornickel的评估报告早于印尼镍业协会的公告。 印 ...

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - The current fundamental situation of nickel shows no obvious marginal improvement. The overall supply and demand in December 2025 are expected to remain loose. LME inventory stays at a high level, suppressing nickel prices. The actual improvement in supply and demand may only be reflected from the second quarter of 2026. Nickel prices are expected to be weak overall, with a strategy of shorting on rebounds and caution when chasing short positions. Attention should be paid to the progress of the RKAB quota in Indonesia [4]. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Latest Dynamics and Reasons - On December 16, 2025, Shanghai nickel prices dropped by more than 2.4%, breaking through the low of 12,100 yuan/ton. The sharp decline was mainly due to high inventory pressure. LME inventory has remained above 250,000 tons for about two months, and both LME inventory and Shanghai nickel orders increased again. The fundamental surplus indicates a further growth trend in inventory. Nornickel raised its nickel supply forecast for 2025 to 240,000 tons and for 2026 to 275,000 tons [2]. Fundamental Situation - Supply side: In November 2025, the domestic electrolytic nickel production decreased by about 28% month - on - month to 26,800 tons, showing a significant marginal narrowing, but it was not enough to improve the fundamental surplus. In November, the production of MHP, ferronickel, and nickel matte in Indonesia all increased year - on - year, and the overall supply pressure of nickel remained. - Demand side: Entering the traditional consumption off - season, the spot market trading weakened after the previous phased replenishment. Stainless steel production decreased month - on - month, and the demand for electrolytic nickel and alloys is also expected to decline. China's implementation of stainless steel export license management may lead to a "rush to export" in the short term but may also overdraft exports in January 2026, causing a phased decline or slowdown in exports at the beginning of 2026. The overall fundamental surplus persists, with LME inventory increasing by 860 tons to 253,400 tons and Shanghai nickel inventory increasing by 2,622 tons to 37,900 tons, which suppresses nickel prices [3]. Summary and Strategy - The current fundamental situation of nickel shows no obvious marginal improvement. The overall supply and demand in December are expected to remain loose. LME inventory stays at a high level, suppressing prices. There are many supply - side interference policies in resource - producing countries, and the progress of the RKAB quota in Indonesia needs to be continuously tracked. The market expects a slight decline in the quota. The actual improvement in supply and demand may only be reflected from the second quarter of 2026. Nickel prices are expected to be weak overall, with a strategy of shorting on rebounds and caution when chasing short positions. Attention should be paid to the progress of the RKAB quota in Indonesia [4]

打节 | 【公司 库存高位压制 镍价破位下行 中信期货研究所 有色与新材料团队 研究员: 郑非凡 从业资格号:F03088415 投资咨询号:Z0016667 杨 飞 从业资格号:F03108013 投资咨询号:Z0021455 投资咨询号:Z0022534 王美丹 从业资格号:F03141853 最新动态及原因 2025年12月16日，沪银大幅下跌超2.4%。盘中一度跌破1.21万/吨的低位。辖破位下跌主要受到库存高位压制，LME库存已于25万吨以上维持约2个月。且昨日LME库存和沪接食单均再 度出现一定程度的累积。基本面过剩下库存仍有进一步增长趋势。此外，据金十数据12月15日讯，Nornickel周一表示已将今年银供应该测预测上调一倍至24万吨，并将26年预测从13万吨上调 至27.5万吨。 基本面情况 基本面来看，供应端，国内电镜 11月产量环比大减约28%至2.68万吨。 出现较为阴显边际收窄， 但尚不足以有效改善基本面过剩，同时印尼11月MHP、冰银和银钱产量均维持同比增长、整 体银供给端压力仍存。需求端进入传统消费淡季，现货市场在前期完成阶段性补货后成交有所走弱，不锈钢排产环比逐步走弱，电银和合 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The economic data growth in November continued to slow down, and the stock market adjusted accordingly. Weak economic data may prompt the acceleration of policy introduction, and attention should be paid to policy changes [2][23]. - The gold price fluctuated slightly and rose, approaching the previous high, with increased intraday volatility. The market is concerned about the upcoming US November non - farm payroll data, and the interest rate cut expectation is fully priced. The overall tone of the Fed officials' speeches is neutral [15]. - The US stock market is expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term, with internal differences among Fed officials and concerns about the Fed's independence [21]. - The bond market is dominated by institutional behavior, and it is recommended to focus on the right - side long - buying opportunities [28]. - For various commodities, different trends and investment suggestions are presented based on their respective fundamentals, such as the supply and demand situation, production data, and policy factors [32][41][48]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Financial News and Comments 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - Trump believes the peace agreement is closer than ever. Gold price fluctuated slightly up, approaching the previous high, with increased intraday volatility. The market focuses on the US November non - farm payroll data, and the interest rate cut expectation is fully priced. Fed officials' speeches are neutral. It is not recommended to chase the high [14][15][16]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - There are variables in the selection of the new Fed chairman, and internal differences among Fed officials are large. The US stock market is expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term [17][21]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The economic data in November continued to weaken, and the stock market adjusted. High - valuation and high - expectation stocks face upward pressure. It is recommended to evenly allocate long positions in various stock indexes [22][23][24]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The economic data in November was weak. The bond market decline was dominated by institutional behavior. It is recommended to focus on the right - side long - buying opportunities [25][27][28]. 3.2 Commodity News and Comments 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - The inventory of soybean meal in oil mills decreased. NOPA's crushing data was lower than expected, and the CBOT soybean was weak. Brazilian exports increased, and the sowing was basically completed. It is recommended to continue to pay attention to China's soybean procurement, state reserve trends, and South American weather [29][32]. 3.2.2 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The theoretical profit of starch enterprises remained in a good state, and the CS - C futures spread strengthened slightly. It is expected that the rice - flour spread will continue to fluctuate [33][34]. 3.2.3 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The spot price was generally stable, and the futures price first fluctuated narrowly and then dived. It is recommended to short 03 and 05 contracts on rallies in the short and medium term and pay attention to the long - buying opportunities for 07 and 09 contracts at low prices in the long term [35][36]. 3.2.4 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The steel price fluctuated. The building materials demand was weak, but it was not far beyond expectations. The manufacturing demand remained resilient. It is recommended to treat the steel price with a fluctuating mindset [37][41][42]. 3.2.5 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The coking coal price in the Linfen market was weakly stable. The supply decreased, and the demand was weak. It is necessary to pay attention to whether subsequent replenishment can support the market [43][44][45]. 3.2.6 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - The export of Malaysian palm oil from December 1 - 15 decreased. The supply pressure of palm oil was obvious. It is recommended to wait for the supply pressure to ease and then consider long - buying [46][47][48]. 3.2.7 Non - Ferrous Metals (Alumina) - A large - scale mining enterprise in Guinea will resume production. The downstream inventory is high, and the supply surplus pressure remains. It is recommended to wait and see [49][50]. 3.2.8 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - The polysilicon capacity integration and acquisition platform was officially launched. It is expected that the spot price is difficult to fall. It is recommended to pay attention to the long - buying opportunities after the futures price is at a discount to the spot price [52][54]. 3.2.9 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The power price in Yunnan in 2026 was announced. The inventory increased slightly. It is recommended to pay attention to the short - selling opportunities on rallies [55][56][57]. 3.2.10 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - The LME lead price and the Shanghai lead price fluctuated and declined. The social inventory increased slightly. It is recommended to short on rallies in the short term [58][59]. 3.2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - The LME zinc price fluctuated and declined. The domestic zinc demand increased, and the inventory decreased. It is recommended to buy on pullbacks, hold long - spread positions, and maintain the long - domestic and short - overseas strategy [60][63]. 3.2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - The supply surplus of nickel is expected to increase. The short - term disk is expected to be weak at a low level. It is not recommended to chase the short. It is necessary to pay attention to the supply changes in Indonesia [64][66]. 3.2.13 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - The price of lithium iron phosphate increased. The supply may increase after the resumption of production, and the demand may decline in the off - season. It is recommended to buy on pullbacks in the long term [67][69]. 3.2.14 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - The macro - mid - term support for copper remains, but the short - term expected difference is significant. The short - term spot premium is expected to be under pressure. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and buy on pullbacks in the mid - term [70][72]. 3.2.15 Non - Ferrous Metals (Tin) - The inventory of tin increased at home and abroad. The supply increased, and the demand was weak. It is expected that the tin price will fluctuate at a high level in the short term [74][75]. 3.2.16 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - The oil price continued to decline. The concern about oversupply depressed the oil price. It is expected to be weakly fluctuating in the short term [76][77]. 3.2.17 Energy Chemicals (Asphalt) - The refinery inventory of asphalt increased, and the social inventory decreased. The supply increased, and the demand weakened. It is expected to be weakly fluctuating in the short term [78][79][80]. 3.2.18 Energy Chemicals (Methanol) - Two methanol plants in Iran stopped production. The short - term opportunity for methanol is limited, and it is recommended to wait and see [80][81]. 3.2.19 Energy Chemicals (PTA) - The PTA spot market negotiation was average, and the basis was strong. The supply - demand pattern improved in the medium - and long - term. It is recommended to buy on pullbacks in the medium - term [82][83]. 3.2.20 Energy Chemicals (Urea) - The urea price fluctuated weakly. It is necessary to pay attention to the demand for spring plowing and the new export quota policy [86][87]. 3.2.21 Energy Chemicals (Styrene) - The inventory of pure benzene in East China ports was stable. The pure benzene was in a bottom - grinding stage. It is recommended to pay attention to the long - buying opportunities for far - month contracts on panic selling [88][90]. 3.2.22 Energy Chemicals (PVC) - The PVC price rebounded. The supply remained high, and the demand was weak. It is necessary to pay attention to the supply - demand changes in 2026 [91][92].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - In October, nickel prices continued to fluctuate widely, and the range has remained intact for three months. The macro - atmosphere in the fourth quarter is expected to be strong, but there is no direct boost to the downstream demand for nickel. The supply of pure nickel remains high, and the MHP price provides cost support. The supply - demand of refined nickel is loose, and it is expected to continue the wide - range fluctuation trend in the third quarter [3][4][9]. - The global refined nickel inventory is increasing, and the deliverable products are abundant. The downstream consumption of refined nickel has little expansion, and the consumption growth rate is limited [12][28]. - The production of stainless steel remains at a high level, which supports the demand for primary nickel. However, the price of stainless steel is inverted to the cost, and the production schedule may be more conservative in November. The demand for stainless steel is lackluster, showing the characteristics of "not prosperous in the peak season and not weak in the off - season" [35][49][60]. - The strong demand for ternary materials has led to a tight supply - demand of nickel sulfate, and the price has risen. The new energy vehicle market shows structural growth, with both domestic and overseas markets having certain characteristics [75][90][102]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review - **Price Trend**: In October, nickel prices continued to fluctuate widely, and the range has remained intact for three months. Policy factors such as the Fed's interest rate cut and Sino - US economic and trade consultations have increased market risk appetite, but there is no direct boost to the downstream demand for nickel [3][9]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: From September to October, there was no peak - season feature, and the off - season consumption was expected to be flat. The supply of pure nickel remained high, competing with nickel sulfate for MHP raw materials. The MHP price was firm, providing cost support for pure nickel. The supply - demand of pure nickel changed little, and the inventory increased slowly [3][9]. 3.2 Fundamental Situation 3.2.1 Refined Nickel Inventory and Supply - **Inventory**: As of October 24, the global visible inventory reached 300,000 tons, with LME inventory at 250,000 tons (an increase of 21,000 tons compared with the end of last month and 89,000 tons compared with the beginning of the year), and SMM's six - region social inventory at 49,000 tons (an increase of 7,900 tons compared with the end of last month and 7,600 tons compared with the beginning of the year) [12]. - **Supply**: The "PTENICO" brand nickel plate applied for LME delivery, and the total annual production capacity of Chinese - funded electrowon nickel brands applied for registration on the LME reached 221,600 tons. From January to September, LME nickel warrants increased by 74,000 tons [16]. SMM statistics show that China's refined nickel production from January to September increased by 24% year - on - year to 300,000 tons. It is expected that the domestic refined nickel output in October will remain at a high level of 36,300 tons, a slight decrease of 200 tons month - on - month [25]. 3.2.2 Stainless Steel and Nickel Demand - **Raw Material Price and Supply**: In October, the price of Indonesian nickel ore was relatively stable. The production of Indonesian nickel ore is difficult to increase significantly, and the price is also difficult to fall sharply. The Philippines is gradually entering the rainy season, and the nickel ore port inventory has decreased. The nickel - iron plants and mines are in a deep game [35]. - **Production and Demand**: From January to September, the combined nickel - iron production of China and Indonesia was 1.598 million nickel tons, a year - on - year increase of 21%. The production of stainless steel is expected to be more conservative in November due to cost inversion. The demand for stainless steel lacks highlights, and the social inventory has increased after the National Day [41][49][60]. 3.2.3 Ternary Demand and Nickel Sulfate Price - **Nickel Sulfate Price**: In the third quarter, the orders for ternary materials were unexpectedly strong, and the supply - demand of nickel sulfate was tight. The MHP price was firm, providing cost support for electrowon nickel and nickel sulfate [75]. - **New Energy Vehicle Market**: In the domestic market, from January to September, the sales of new energy vehicles were 11.228 million, a year - on - year increase of 34.9%. The sales of new energy heavy - duty trucks increased by 183% year - on - year to 138,700 vehicles. In the overseas market, from January to August 2025, the sales of new energy vehicles in Europe increased by 27.4% year - on - year to 234,700 vehicles, and in the US by 8.1% year - on - year to 106,300 vehicles [90][102]. 3.3 Future Outlook and Strategy Recommendations - **Future Outlook**: It is expected that the Fed will cut interest rates once in December, Sino - US tariffs may be lowered, and the geopolitical situation will ease. The macro - atmosphere in the fourth quarter is strong. The downstream consumption of nickel is expected to be flat. The supply of refined nickel is loose, and it is expected to continue the wide - range fluctuation trend in November [4][113]. - **Strategy Recommendations**: - Unilateral: Wide - range fluctuation [5]. - Arbitrage: Wait and see [5]. - Options: Sell the wide - straddle combination [5].