Group 1 - The small metal concept index rose by 1.81%, ranking 8th among concept sectors, with 116 stocks increasing in value [1] - Notable gainers included Dongfang Zirconium, Shengxin Lithium Energy, and Jinyuan Co., which hit the daily limit, with respective increases of 10.02%, 10.00%, and 9.98% [3][1] - The top decliners were Dazhong Mining, Lingyi Technology, and Western Gold, with declines of 2.95%, 1.93%, and 1.92% respectively [1] Group 2 - The small metal concept sector saw a net inflow of 3.99 billion yuan, with 80 stocks receiving net inflows, and 8 stocks exceeding 100 million yuan in net inflow [2] - The largest net inflow was recorded for Northern Rare Earth at 2.11 billion yuan, followed by Dongfang Zirconium and Shengxin Lithium Energy with net inflows of 434 million yuan and 327 million yuan respectively [2][3] - The net inflow ratios for Jinyuan Co., Dongfang Zirconium, and Shengxin Lithium Energy were 45.14%, 42.43%, and 35.30% respectively [3] Group 3 - The top performing concept sectors included Salt Lake Lithium Extraction with a rise of 3.30%, and Rare Earth Permanent Magnet with an increase of 3.15% [2] - Other notable sectors included Metal Cobalt and Metal Recovery, which rose by 2.29% and 2.08% respectively [2] - Conversely, sectors such as Animal Vaccines and Avian Influenza saw declines of 0.96% and 0.90% respectively [2]

Group 1 - The small metal sector has shown significant activity, with a collective increase of over 3% in stock prices, particularly for companies like Dongfang Zirconium and Haotong Technology, which saw gains exceeding 5% [1] - Supply constraints are evident due to domestic export quota management for antimony, bismuth, germanium, and tungsten, alongside transportation disruptions in Myanmar, leading to a global supply gap exceeding 30% [1] - Demand for small metals is rising, driven by applications in new energy vehicles, energy storage, military high-temperature alloys, and semiconductor packaging materials, with a notable increase in consumption of cobalt and nickel sulfate [1] Group 2 - Small metals have been classified as "strategic resources" by authorities, with export controls on gallium and germanium in 2024 and additional controls on tungsten, bismuth, and antimony in 2025, leading to increased scarcity premiums [1] - Leading companies are expected to report substantial profit growth, with Northern Rare Earth projected to see a more than 18-fold increase in net profit attributable to shareholders in the first half of 2025 [1] - Securities firms express optimism, highlighting that the relaxation of export controls could lead to a convergence of domestic and international prices, benefiting the sector through both valuation and profit increases [2][3] Group 3 - Dongfang Zirconium specializes in the research, production, and sales of zirconium series products, including zirconium silicate and zirconium oxide [2] - Haotong Technology focuses on precious metal recovery and related products, with key offerings including platinum, palladium, and rhodium [2] - Shenghe Resources produces rare earth concentrates and various rare earth products, contributing to the small metal supply chain [3] Group 4 - Guiyan Platinum's product range includes various precious metal compounds such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium [3] - Xianglu Tungsten's main products consist of tungsten oxide, tungsten powder, and tungsten carbide [3] - Tin Industry Co. engages in the exploration, mining, and processing of tin, zinc, copper, and indium, offering a wide array of products [3] Group 5 - Dongfang Tantalum is involved in the research, production, and sales of rare metals like tantalum and niobium [4] - Baotai Co. is recognized as China's largest specialized producer of titanium-based rare metal materials, holding over 40% market share [4]