Group 1 - CITIC Metal is a key subsidiary of CITIC Group in the advanced materials sector, recognized as a leading trader of metals and mining products in China, and has recently listed on the A-share market under the main board registration system [1] - The company has a diverse range of trading products including niobium, copper, aluminum, iron ore, and steel, while also focusing on mining investments with stable operations in core projects such as Brazil's CBMM and Peru's BHP Copper Mine [1] - The demand for steel is expected to remain high in the long term, driven by emerging industries like new energy vehicles and wind power, necessitating a focus on deep decarbonization in energy activities to achieve China's "dual carbon" goals [1] Group 2 - Niobium is a stable metal that significantly enhances the strength and toughness of advanced materials like steel and high-temperature alloys, with 90% of niobium used as a micro-alloying element in steel production [2] - CITIC Metal has maintained a market share of over 80% in the niobium sector, contributing to a record high consumption of niobium in China, and has established a partnership with CBMM to become its exclusive distributor in the country [2] - The annual production of niobium-containing steel in China has increased from less than 30,000 tons in 1990 to over 10 million tons, significantly advancing the development of high-performance steel materials in the country [2]