Group 1: Copper Price Trends - In the first half of the year, copper prices exhibited a "stepwise" increase driven by "cost push + macro disturbances," despite some concerns regarding demand [1] - The tight supply of copper ore and regional supply constraints have been the main factors supporting the resilience of copper prices [1] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Domestic smelters and overseas miners have agreed on a processing fee for copper concentrate at zero dollars per ton for 2025, significantly lower than the $21.25 per ton in 2024, indicating widespread expectations of long-term supply tightness [2] - The current tightness in copper resources is attributed to insufficient prices to stimulate large-scale new investments, with the "stimulus price" estimated between $10,000 and $12,000 per ton [2] - Global copper ore grades have declined to an average of 0.4%, with some mines dropping to 0.2%, while exploration costs are rising and new project investments are lacking [2] Group 3: Production and Recycling - In June, domestic electrolytic copper production reached 1.1356 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 0.54% and a year-on-year increase of 17.8% [3] - The total supply of domestic scrap copper in 2024 is projected to be 6.5248 million tons, with domestic scrap accounting for 4.275 million tons, or 65.52% [3] - The domestic scrap copper recovery and production are expected to enter a seasonal downturn in the third quarter due to high temperatures and equipment maintenance [3] Group 4: Demand Outlook - Copper consumption demand is expected to maintain a steady upward trend in the second half of the year, with the power sector being the main growth driver [4] - The State Grid's investment is projected to exceed 650 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of approximately 8%, which could lead to an estimated copper consumption of 5.85 million tons from grid projects [4] - China's power engineering investment is estimated at about 1.93 trillion yuan in 2025, with an expected copper consumption of 3.86 million tons [4] Group 5: Automotive and Air Conditioning Markets - In the first half of the year, China's automobile production and sales both surpassed 15 million units, with new energy vehicles accounting for 44.3% of total sales [5] - The air conditioning industry is experiencing a mixed performance, with domestic sales expected to enter a seasonal peak in the third quarter, while exports face uncertainties due to international trade tensions [5] Group 6: Market Fundamentals - Despite macro uncertainties, the fundamentals for copper remain strong, supported by tight ore supply, high investment in electricity, and policy-driven automotive consumption [6][7] - The domestic demand is highlighted as a market bright spot, with fiscal policies expected to stimulate copper consumption by approximately 1.9 million tons in the power sector alone [7] - The tight supply of copper concentrate due to aging mines and insufficient exploration investment is expected to persist in the short term [7]

Core Views - Low inventory and supply contradictions support the bottom, but the easing of tariff disturbances and the seasonal weakening of consumption will cause Shanghai copper to fluctuate in the short term. Attention should be paid to domestic policy expectations and the rhythm of inventory accumulation [5] - The inventory of copper in the Shanghai Futures Exchange has dropped to 72,543 tons, and the recovery of import demand supports the tightness of the spot market [4] - The port inventory of copper concentrate has dropped to 560,900 tons, and the processing fee remains at a low level of -$42.63 per ton, increasing the pressure on smelting plants to cut production [4] - The United States only imposes a 50% tariff on semi-finished copper products, exempting raw materials such as cathode copper. The decline in the COMEX premium has dragged down LME copper [4] - The growth rate of power grid investment has slowed down, and air conditioner production has entered the off-season. The end-users' acceptance of high prices is limited, which restricts the consumption elasticity [4] Copper Futures Market Data (Weekly) - The latest price of the main Shanghai copper contract is 78,400 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 1.07%, a position of 167,671 lots, and a trading volume of 80,943 lots [6] - The latest price of international copper is 69,530 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 1.18%, a position of 4,914 lots, and a trading volume of 4,289 lots [6] - The latest price of LME copper for three months is $9,803 per ton, with a weekly decline of 0.96%, a position of 239,014 lots, and a trading volume of 11,075 lots [6] - The latest price of COMEX copper is $566.95 per pound, with a weekly decline of 1.71%, a position of 104,219 lots, and a trading volume of 25,868 lots [6] Copper Spot Data (Weekly) - The latest price of Shanghai Nonferrous 1 copper is 78,330 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 1,120 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 1.41% [10] - The latest price of Shanghai Wumaomao is 78,985 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 720 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 0.9% [10] - The latest price of Guangdong Southern Storage is 78,890 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 620 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 0.78% [10] - The latest price of Yangtze River Nonferrous is 79,120 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 710 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 0.89% [12] - The latest price of Shanghai Nonferrous premium is 110 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 130 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 54.17% [12] - The latest price of Shanghai Wumaomao premium is 85 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 80 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 48.48% [12] - The latest price of Guangdong Southern Storage premium is 85 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 65 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 43.33% [12] - The latest price of Yangtze River Nonferrous premium is 115 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 60 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 34.29% [12] - The latest price of the LME copper (spot/three months) premium is -$51.71 per ton, with a weekly increase of $16.53 and a weekly decline rate of 24.22% [12] - The latest price of the LME copper (three months/15 months) premium is -$92.25 per ton, with a weekly increase of $10.37 and a weekly decline rate of 10.11% [12] Copper Advanced Data (Weekly) - The latest price of copper import profit and loss is -249.88 yuan per ton, with a weekly increase of 232.62 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 48.21% [13] - The latest price of copper concentrate TC is -$42.75 per ton, with a weekly increase of $0.42 and a weekly decline rate of 0.97% [13] - The latest copper-aluminum ratio is 3.7801, with a weekly decline of 0.0635 and a weekly decline rate of 1.65% [13] - The latest refined scrap price difference is 805.43 yuan per ton, with a weekly decline of 35.31 yuan and a weekly decline rate of 4.2% [13] Copper Inventory (Weekly) - The total warehouse receipt of Shanghai copper is 18,083 tons, with a weekly decline of 7,424 tons and a weekly decline rate of 29.11% [17] - The total warehouse receipt of international copper is 3,313 tons, with a weekly decline of 1,354 tons and a weekly decline rate of 29.01% [17] - The inventory of Shanghai copper is 73,423 tons, with a weekly decline of 11,133 tons and a weekly decline rate of 13.17% [17] - The registered warehouse receipt of LME copper is 108,225 tons, with a weekly decline of 4,375 tons and a weekly decline rate of 3.89% [17] - The cancelled warehouse receipt of LME copper is 19,400 tons, with a weekly increase of 7,150 tons and a weekly increase rate of 58.37% [17] - The inventory of LME copper is 127,625 tons, with a weekly increase of 2,775 tons and a weekly increase rate of 2.22% [19] - The registered warehouse receipt of COMEX copper is 109,453 tons, with a weekly increase of 1,404 tons and a weekly increase rate of 1.3% [19] - The unregistered warehouse receipt of COMEX copper is 143,978 tons, with a weekly increase of 8,246 tons and a weekly increase rate of 6.08% [19] - The inventory of COMEX copper is 253,431 tons, with a weekly increase of 9,650 tons and a weekly increase rate of 3.96% [19] - The port inventory of copper ore is 409,000 tons, with a weekly decline of 48,000 tons and a weekly decline rate of 10.5% [19] - The social inventory is 418,200 tons, with a weekly increase of 4,300 tons and a weekly increase rate of 1.04% [19] Copper Midstream Production (Monthly) - In June 2025, the monthly output of refined copper was 1.302 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 14.2%. The cumulative output was 7.363 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 9.5% [21] - In June 2025, the monthly output of copper products was 2.214 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 6.8%. The cumulative output was 11.765 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [21] Copper Midstream Capacity Utilization (Monthly) - In June 2025, the total annual capacity of refined copper rods was 15.84 million tons, with a capacity utilization rate of 62.32%, a month-on-month decrease of 0.18 percentage points, and a year-on-year increase of 1.78 percentage points [23] - In June 2025, the total annual capacity of scrap copper rods was 8.19 million tons, with a capacity utilization rate of 32.01%, a month-on-month increase of 3.08 percentage points, and a year-on-year decrease of 0.98 percentage points [23] - In June 2025, the total annual capacity of copper strips was 3.59 million tons, with a capacity utilization rate of 68.73%, a month-on-month decrease of 1.55 percentage points, and a year-on-year decrease of 2.22 percentage points [24] - In June 2025, the total annual capacity of copper rods was 2.2865 million tons, with a capacity utilization rate of 51.52%, a month-on-month decrease of 1.97 percentage points, and a year-on-year decrease of 0.37 percentage points [24] - In June 2025, the total annual capacity of copper tubes was 2.783 million tons, with a capacity utilization rate of 72.25%, a month-on-month decrease of 10.35 percentage points, and a year-on-year increase of 1.01 percentage points [24] Copper Element Imports (Monthly) - In June 2025, the monthly import volume of copper concentrate was 2.34969 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2%. The cumulative import volume was 14.757457 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 6% [26] - In June 2025, the monthly import volume of anode copper was 68,548 tons, a year-on-year increase of 2%. The cumulative import volume was 382,709 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 17% [26] - In June 2025, the monthly import volume of cathode copper was 300,506 tons, a year-on-year increase of 5%. The cumulative import volume was 1,646,147 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 9% [26] - In June 2025, the monthly import volume of scrap copper was 183,244 tons, a year-on-year increase of 8%. The cumulative import volume was 1,145,405 tons, a year-on-year increase of 0% [26] - In June 2025, the monthly import volume of copper products was 460,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 6.5%. The cumulative import volume was 2,630,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 4.6% [26]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the copper industry is Neutral, which has been downgraded [7] Core Insights - The significant drop in copper prices is attributed to the U.S. government's unexpected policy shift regarding tariffs on copper imports, which did not meet market expectations [4][5] - The U.S. is highly dependent on imported refined copper, with 2024 consumption projected at 1.545 million tons and domestic production at 826,000 tons, leading to a compromise in tariff policy to protect domestic manufacturing [5] - Short-term impacts include increased price volatility, a return to average price differentials between COMEX and LME copper, and rising U.S. copper inventories due to trade shifts [5] - Mid-term expectations suggest a return to fundamental pricing logic as the tariff policy stabilizes, with potential for price recovery during the fourth quarter production peak [5] - Long-term supply constraints remain, with challenges in copper mining exploration and development, supporting a bullish outlook for copper prices [9] Summary by Sections - **Tariff Policy Impact**: The U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on copper semi-finished products and high-copper derivatives, leading to a significant market reaction with a 17.88% drop in COMEX copper futures [3][4] - **Market Dynamics**: The initial expectation of comprehensive tariffs led to speculative trading, which was disrupted by the actual policy announcement, resulting in a historical price drop [4] - **Supply and Demand Outlook**: The long-term supply bottleneck in copper mining and the increasing importance of copper in electrical and AI industries suggest a sustained upward price trend despite short-term volatility [9]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that copper prices are under pressure due to a combination of factors including the U.S. decision not to impose tariffs on copper raw materials and a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, leading to a decline in copper prices [1] - The U.S. has announced a 50% tariff on imported semi-finished copper products and copper-intensive derivatives effective from August 1, which is less severe than previously expected, resulting in a significant drop in U.S. copper prices [1] - China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for July is reported at 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, influenced by seasonal production slowdowns and adverse weather conditions [1] Group 2 - Jinrui Futures notes that the recent tariff implementation may lead to potential logistics recovery, which could result in an oversupply situation, necessitating observation of consumer resilience [2] - If consumption continues to underperform expectations, there is a risk of price declines in the copper market [2]

行业 铜期货日报 日期 2025 年 7 月 31 日 研究员：张平 021-60635734 zhangping@ccb.ccbfutures.com 期货从业资格号：F3015713 021-60635729 yufeifei@ccb.ccbfutures.com 期货从业资格号：F3025190 021-60635740 pengjinglin@ccb.ccbfutures.com 期货从业资格号：F3075681 有色金属研究团队 研究员：余菲菲 研究员：彭婧霖 请阅读正文后的声明 ＃summary＃ 每日报告 一、 行情回顾与操作建议 图1：沪铜走势及盘面价差 图2：伦铜走势及价差 数据来源：Wind，建信期货研究发展部 数据来源：Wind，建信期货研究发展部 沪铜主力震荡微跌 0.06%，盘中中央政治局会议召开，未有明显政策利好，铜价 窄幅变动，盘面近月维持小幅 contango，国内现货涨 260 至 79285，现货升水涨 55 至 165，现货货源紧张。LME0-3 维持 contango51.71，LME 市场继续受到美铜 关税压制，不过沪铜和伦铜日内整体跌幅有限，市场观望情绪较浓。当下宏 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core Viewpoints - The fundamentals of copper are neutral as smelting enterprises are reducing production, the scrap copper policy has been relaxed, and the manufacturing PMI in June was 49.5%, indicating stable manufacturing sentiment. The basis shows a premium over futures, also neutral. Copper inventories increased on July 29, and the SHFE copper inventory decreased last week, which is neutral. The closing price is below the 20 - day moving average with the average moving downward, suggesting a bearish trend. The main positions are net long but the long positions are decreasing, showing a bullish tendency. Considering factors such as the slowdown of Fed rate - cuts, rising inventories, geopolitical disturbances, and weak consumption in the off - season, copper prices are expected to fluctuate and adjust [3]. Summary by Related Catalogs Daily View - Fundamentals: Smelting enterprises cut production, scrap copper policy is relaxed, June manufacturing PMI is 49.5% (unchanged from last month), manufacturing sentiment is stable, neutral [3]. - Basis: Spot price is 78985, basis is 145, premium over futures, neutral [3]. - Inventory: On July 29, copper inventory increased by 225 to 127625 tons, SHFE copper inventory decreased by 11133 tons to 74423 tons last week, neutral [3]. - Disk: Closing price is below the 20 - day moving average, 20 - day moving average is moving downward, bearish [3]. - Main positions: Main net positions are long but long positions are decreasing, bullish [3]. - Expectation: Fed rate - cuts slow down, inventories rise, geopolitical disturbances remain, off - season consumption is under pressure, copper prices will fluctuate and adjust [3]. Recent利多利空Analysis -利多: Domestic policy easing [4]. -利空: Trade war escalation [4]. Supply - Demand Balance - In 2024, there is a slight surplus, and in 2025, it will be in a tight balance [21]. - China's annual supply - demand balance table shows different production, import, export, apparent consumption, actual consumption, and supply - demand balance data from 2018 - 2024 [23].

Summary of China Nonferrous Mining Conference Call Industry Overview - The copper market is currently under pressure due to weakened trading sentiment and a strong US dollar index, but the medium to long-term supply-demand structure remains tight. Global major copper producers saw a nearly 1% year-on-year decline in production in Q1, influenced by supply disruptions from Zijin's Kamoto mine and Teck Resources' tailings issues, maintaining a tight supply outlook [2][3][4]. Company Insights Core Competitiveness - China Nonferrous Mining's core competitiveness lies in its endogenous growth, with plans to double its copper production capacity over the next five years, adding over 150,000 tons of copper capacity through the resumption of existing mines and new projects. By 2035, the company's asset copper capacity is expected to exceed 300,000 tons [2][5][10]. Production and Capacity - The company plans to achieve a total copper production of 286,000 tons of crude and anode copper, 126,000 tons of cathode copper, and 111,100 tons of processed products in 2024, totaling over 500,000 tons of copper products. The self-supply rate from its own mines has remained stable at around 30% since 2021 [4][11]. Financial Performance - The company has shown steady growth in revenue and net profit, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8% in revenue from 2015 to 2024, projecting 2024 revenue at $3.82 billion, a 5.5% increase year-on-year. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach 2.08 billion yuan in 2024, a 23.9% increase, marking a new high in recent years [2][7]. Cash Flow and Dividends - The operating cash flow for 2024 is projected at $780 million, a 31.6% increase, with a stable dividend payout ratio above 40%. The total dividend for 2024 is expected to be $167 million, with a payout ratio of 42% [2][9]. Strategic Developments Future Growth Plans - The company has outlined several key projects contributing to its future growth, including: 1. The new Luansha copper project, expected to produce 40,000 tons by 2027. 2. The resumption of the West mine, projected to add 20,000 tons by 2027. 3. The lead-bismuth Samba copper mining project, expected to contribute 20,000 tons by around 2028. 4. The Gongangbof Men Sesa project, anticipated to add 25,000 tons by 2028. 5. The second phase of the lead-bismuth Southeast mine, expected to contribute 45,000 tons by 2030 [10]. Smelting Business - The company has a significant advantage in its smelting operations, particularly in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with total smelting capacity exceeding 500,000 tons. Increased production from its own copper mines is expected to enhance profitability [2][6]. Market Outlook - The company anticipates stable smelting capabilities and increased self-supply rates as its own mines ramp up production. The average copper prices are projected to be $9,500, $10,000, and $10,500 per ton for the years 2025-2027, respectively. The sulfuric acid business is expected to maintain sales around 780,000 tons, with prices adjusting to $200 and $190 per ton [2][14]. Historical Context - Established in 1983, China Nonferrous Mining has evolved into a leading integrated producer with a strong international presence, particularly in regions along the Belt and Road Initiative. The company has a robust management team with extensive operational experience, ensuring efficiency in its operations in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo [2][8].

Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Core Viewpoints - The copper market has a neutral fundamental situation with stable manufacturing sentiment, a neutral basis, and mixed signals from inventory, price trends, and主力持仓. The copper price is expected to undergo a volatile adjustment due to factors such as the slowdown of the Fed's interest - rate cuts, rising inventory, geopolitical disturbances, and weak consumption during the off - season [3]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Daily View - **Fundamentals**: In June, the manufacturing PMI was 49.5%, unchanged from the previous month, indicating stable manufacturing sentiment. Smelting enterprises are reducing production, and the scrap copper policy has been relaxed. Overall, it is neutral [3]. - **Basis**: The spot price is 79100, with a basis of 100, showing a premium over the futures, which is neutral [3]. - **Inventory**: On July 28, copper inventory decreased by 1075 to 127400 tons, and the SHFE copper inventory decreased by 11133 tons to 74423 tons compared to last week, considered neutral [3]. - **Price Trend**: The closing price is below the 20 - day moving average, and the 20 - day moving average is moving downward, indicating a bearish trend [3]. - **主力持仓**: The main net position is long, and the long position is increasing, suggesting a bullish trend [3]. - **Expectation**: With the slowdown of the Fed's interest - rate cuts, rising inventory, geopolitical disturbances, and weak consumption during the off - season, the copper price will experience a volatile adjustment [3]. Recent利多利空Analysis - **利多**: No specific information provided - **利空**: No specific information provided - **Logic**: Domestic policy easing and the escalation of the trade war [4] Supply - Demand Balance - In 2024, there is a slight surplus, and in 2025, it is in a tight balance [21]. - The Chinese annual supply - demand balance table shows different supply - demand situations from 2018 - 2024. For example, in 2024, production is 12060000 tons, imports are 3730000 tons, exports are 460000 tons, apparent consumption is 15340000 tons, actual consumption is 15230000 tons, and there is a surplus of 110000 tons [23]. Other Information - **Inventory**: The bonded - area inventory is rising from a low level [15]. - **Processing Fees**: Processing fees are declining [17]

Core Viewpoint - Copper prices are experiencing short-term fluctuations while awaiting the Federal Reserve's stance on future interest rate cuts [3] Group 1: Market Overview - As of July 25, 2025, SHFE copper closed at 79,250 CNY/ton, up 1.07% from July 18, while LME copper closed at 9,796 USD/ton, up 0.02% [3] - Domestic copper prices are rising in line with the "anti-involution" sentiment in domestic commodities, with a focus on the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions [3] Group 2: Supply and Demand - The cable operating rate is lower than the same period last year, and domestic air conditioning production is expected to decline in Q3, indicating weak demand [3] - However, supply from mines and scrap copper remains tight, and with a rebound in demand for power grids and air conditioning in Q4, copper prices are expected to rise [3] Group 3: Inventory Levels - Domestic copper social inventory decreased by 20% week-on-week, while LME copper inventory increased by 5% [4] - As of July 25, 2025, domestic port copper concentrate inventory stood at 561,000 tons, down 23.2% from the previous week [4] - Global electrolytic copper inventory totaled 449,000 tons as of July 21, 2025, up 5.7% [4] Group 4: Raw Material Prices - The price difference between refined copper and scrap copper decreased by 125 CNY/ton this week [5] - In March 2025, China's refined copper production was 157,000 tons, up 25.4% month-on-month and 6.9% year-on-year [5] Group 5: Smelting and Exports - In June 2025, China's electrolytic copper production was 1.1349 million tons, down 0.3% month-on-month but up 12.9% year-on-year [6] - The import volume of electrolytic copper in June increased by 18.7% month-on-month, while the export volume surged by 134.2% [7] Group 6: Demand Analysis - The cable industry accounts for approximately 31% of domestic copper demand, with the operating rate at 70.83%, down 2.07 percentage points from the previous week [8] - Air conditioning production, which represents about 13% of domestic copper demand, saw a year-on-year increase of 2.2% in June, lower than the previously expected 11.5% [8] Group 7: Futures Market - As of July 25, 2025, the open interest for SHFE copper contracts increased by 31.4% week-on-week, reaching 181,000 lots [9] - COMEX non-commercial net long positions decreased by 2.2% week-on-week, totaling 40,000 lots [9]

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities has raised the target price for Zijin Mining to HKD 26 and reiterated a buy rating, despite a forecasted increase in copper and gold costs for the year [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Zijin Mining's management predicts copper production for the year will be between 10,700 to 10,800 tons, consistent with last year's levels [1] - The company remains optimistic about the long-term potential of the Kamoa-Kakula project [1] Group 2: Market Conditions - Following President Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on imported copper, copper prices initially fell but have since continued to rise [1] - The average copper price year-to-date is USD 9,469 per ton, reflecting a 4% year-on-year increase [1] - The forecasted copper price for this year is USD 9,557 per ton, also a 4% year-on-year increase, with an expected price of USD 9,634 per ton in the second half, a 2% increase from the first half [1] Group 3: Financial Projections - Bank of America Securities has adjusted Zijin Mining's net profit forecast down by 2% for this year, but has increased the forecasts for 2026 and 2027 by 1% and 5%, respectively [1] - The target price for Zijin Mining has been raised from HKD 23 to HKD 26 [1]