Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the fluctuations in prices and production levels of various metals, including lithium, copper, aluminum, gold, and rare earth elements, indicating a mixed market sentiment influenced by supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical factors, and monetary policy changes [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Group 1: Lithium and Cobalt - The average price of lithium carbonate decreased by 0.69% to 73,100 yuan/ton, while the average price of lithium hydroxide fell by 0.93% to 79,000 yuan/ton. The total production of lithium carbonate increased to 20,400 tons, up by 400 tons week-on-week [1][6]. - The price of cobalt increased by 0.7% to 275,000 yuan/ton, with cobalt intermediate prices rising by 2.3% to $14.45 per pound [6]. Group 2: Copper - LME copper prices fell by 0.68% to $9,996.50/ton, while Shanghai copper prices decreased by 1.42% to 79,900 yuan/ton. The weekly copper inventory in major regions decreased by 5,300 tons to 148,900 tons due to reduced imports and domestic supply [2]. - The operating rate of domestic refined copper rod enterprises rose to 70.49%, a week-on-week increase of 2.96%, driven by pre-holiday stockpiling [2]. Group 3: Aluminum - LME aluminum prices dropped by 0.93% to $2,676.00/ton, and Shanghai aluminum prices fell by 1.54% to 20,800 yuan/ton. Domestic electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory increased by 1,000 tons week-on-week [3]. - The operating rate of downstream aluminum processing enterprises slightly increased to 62.2%, although it still showed a year-on-year decline of 1.3% [3]. Group 4: Gold - COMEX gold prices remained unchanged at $3,719.40/oz, while SPDR gold holdings increased by 17.75 tons to 994.56 tons. The market is experiencing volatility due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and rising geopolitical risks [4][5]. Group 5: Rare Earths and Antimony - Prices for praseodymium and neodymium oxide have started to recover, attributed to the implementation of new regulations and supply chain improvements. The export volume of magnetic materials surged in July, indicating potential for further price increases [5]. - Antimony demand is expected to rise due to new certification requirements for flame-retardant cables, alongside a global supply decline [5].

Summary of Aluminum Industry Research Conference Call Industry Overview - The aluminum supply is strictly limited by power factors, with domestic capacity constraints and high overseas investment costs leading to limited supply, supporting high aluminum prices [1][3] - Despite a global economic slowdown, demand for non-ferrous metals shows resilience, with increased aluminum demand driven by new energy, grid construction, and smart technologies [1][4] Key Insights - The capital expenditure in the electrolytic aluminum sector is contracting, with an increase in cash flow and dividend payout ratios, achieving the highest dividend yield in the market (over 5%) [1][7] - The aluminum and coal industries have successfully implemented supply-side reforms due to their impact on social stability, while steel and chemical industries face challenges due to local government pressures [1][8] - Aluminum demand is more resilient than copper, benefiting from rapid grid construction and new energy vehicle developments, contributing significantly to demand growth [1][15] Supply Dynamics - Both domestic and international aluminum supply are in a tight balance, with overseas planned capacity limited and actual production progress falling short of expectations [1][18] - The industrial support capacity is currently poor, with raw materials heavily reliant on imports, restricting large-scale aluminum production [1][19] Economic Impact - The interest rate cut cycle is favorable for non-ferrous asset allocation, with low inventories of copper and aluminum making them sensitive to liquidity [1][11] - The current average dividend yield for the aluminum sector is over 5%, with potential for further increases, possibly replicating the past growth of the coal sector [1][7][27] Investment Opportunities - High-dividend private enterprises such as Hongqiao and Hongchuang, as well as undervalued state-owned enterprises like Yun Aluminum and Shenhuo, are worth attention [1][26] - The aluminum sector is expected to see a significant rebound in pricing and profitability, with a potential increase in valuation multiples from 6-7 times to 15-16 times [1][28] Future Trends - The aluminum industry is anticipated to transition from a manufacturing focus to a resource-based asset industry, with strong price and profit recovery expected [1][28] - The demand for aluminum is projected to remain strong due to ongoing industrial upgrades and the transition to new energy applications [1][16][15] Conclusion - The aluminum industry is positioned for growth, driven by structural changes in demand and supply dynamics, with high dividend yields and potential for significant capital appreciation making it an attractive investment opportunity [1][30]

Group 1 - The black series futures, including coking coal and coke, experienced significant increases, with coking coal rising by 3.18% and coke by 3.15% on July 2 [1] - The Central Financial Committee emphasized the need to regulate low-price disorderly competition among enterprises and promote the orderly exit of backward production capacity [1] - The National Climate Center predicts that high temperatures this year will be intense and prolonged, with northern China potentially exceeding 42°C for over 30 days [1] Group 2 - Year-to-date data shows that the cumulative coal sales of key monitored enterprises reached 121,815.8 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 4.1%, with thermal coal and coking coal sales down by 5.3% and 4%, respectively, while anthracite coal sales increased by 7.3% [1] - Longjiang Securities anticipates seasonal demand improvement due to the summer peak and the "Golden September and Silver October" period, alongside a potential contraction in imported coal volumes [1] - The China Coal Association has called for production control and quality improvement, with safety inspections expected to remain stringent following June's safety month [1] Group 3 - Guotai Junan Securities views the next four months as a critical verification period for fundamentals, predicting that the second quarter of 2025 will mark the bottom of the coal industry's fundamentals [1] - Companies with a small proportion of non-coal business, such as Pingjiang Co., New Energy, Yanzhou Coal, Haohua Energy, and China Coal Energy, are significantly undervalued [2] - Companies with a large proportion of non-coal business, such as Huaibei Mining and Shaanxi Energy, are even more undervalued [2]