Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [4][32]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 31.62 billion yuan in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 26.6%, and a net profit of 1.87 billion yuan, up 15.3% year-on-year [5][6]. - The main profit source is Yulong Copper Industry, which generated a net profit of 3.49 billion yuan in H1 2025, contributing significantly to the company's overall profitability [5][7]. - The company is expected to benefit from the copper price cycle, with a projected increase in copper production from the Yulong Copper Mine due to ongoing expansion projects [9][28]. Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of 5.01 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.4% [5]. - The company’s revenue and net profit for Q2 2025 were 15.08 billion yuan and 1.06 billion yuan, respectively, showing a year-on-year increase of 7.7% and 20.1% [5][6]. - The company forecasts net profits of 3.783 billion yuan, 4.686 billion yuan, and 5.689 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 29.0%, 23.9%, and 21.4% [28][30]. Production and Operations - Yulong Copper Mine produced 83,413 tons of copper and 2,525 tons of molybdenum in H1 2025, with a projected annual copper production exceeding 210,000 tons after expansion [6][7]. - The zinc smelting segment has turned profitable with a net profit of 5.79 million yuan in H1 2025, while copper smelting continues to face losses [9][28]. - The company is enhancing its recovery rates in copper smelting, with improvements of 3.3 percentage points in total recovery and 2.09 percentage points in electrolytic recovery [9].

Group 1 - The latest stock price of Baiyin Nonferrous is 3.32 yuan, up 0.30% from the previous trading day, with a trading volume of 735,745 hands and a transaction amount of 243 million yuan [1] - Baiyin Nonferrous is a key state-owned enterprise in Gansu Province, primarily engaged in the mining, smelting, processing, and trading of nonferrous metals such as copper, lead, and zinc [1] - The company plays a significant role in the nonferrous metal industry in Northwest China, with important positions in industrial chain layout and technological innovation [1] Group 2 - Gansu Province's state-owned enterprises have achieved significant results in technological innovation, with industrial R&D investment increasing by 11.99% year-on-year in the first half of the year [1] - Baiyin Nonferrous has five technological achievements that have reached international advanced levels and has led the establishment of the province's first copper industry chain party committee [1] - The company has made breakthroughs in key projects such as ultra-fine electromagnetic wire and lithium battery copper foil through a "chain thinking" approach to integrate party building with industry [1] Group 3 - On July 29, Baiyin Nonferrous saw a net inflow of main funds amounting to 4.5434 million yuan, accounting for 0.02% of its circulating market value, indicating an increase in market attention towards the company [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The report highlights that copper prices are expected to remain volatile in the short term due to mixed economic indicators from the US, with a recent decline in copper prices following lower-than-expected CPI data [5] - Aluminum prices are supported by continuous inventory depletion and tight spot supply, while alumina prices have seen a slight decline [5] - Lithium prices are under pressure at the bottom, with a slight increase in carbonate lithium prices, but the market is awaiting further production cuts from mining sources [5] - Cobalt prices have seen a slight increase, with attention on potential policy changes in the Democratic Republic of Congo that could impact supply [5] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview 1.1 Important Information - US May CPI was reported at 2.4%, slightly below expectations, indicating potential economic impacts [9] - Recent geopolitical tensions, including Israeli airstrikes on Iran, may affect market stability [9] 1.2 Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with a weekly increase of 3.79% [11] - The sector's performance was led by magnetic materials, gold, and cobalt, while copper, lithium, and aluminum lagged [11] 1.3 Valuation Changes - The PE_TTM for the non-ferrous metals sector is 19.13, with a slight increase of 0.59 [18] - The PB_LF for the sector is 2.21, reflecting a 0.07 increase [18] 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - Copper prices saw a decline of 1.44% in London and 1.17% in Shanghai, with significant inventory reductions [23] - The copper smelting profit margin has worsened, indicating financial pressures on producers [23] 2.2 Aluminum - Aluminum prices increased by 1.88% in London and 1.79% in Shanghai, supported by inventory depletion [34] - The profit margin for aluminum producers improved significantly due to rising prices [34] 2.3 Lead and Zinc - Lead prices increased slightly, while zinc prices saw a decline, with mining profits narrowing [48] 2.4 Tin and Nickel - Tin prices remained stable, while nickel prices experienced a slight decline, with profitability for domestic nickel enterprises shrinking [61] 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium carbonate prices increased by 0.75%, while lithium hydroxide prices decreased [72] - The profitability of lithium refining remains negative, indicating challenges in the sector [72] 3.2 Cobalt - Cobalt prices have seen a slight increase, with domestic refining margins improving [84]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals sector is "Positive" (maintained) [5] Core Viewpoints - Copper prices are fluctuating within a narrow range, awaiting further macroeconomic catalysts. The weekly changes in copper prices are -0.05% for London copper, -0.24% for Shanghai copper, and -3.35% for New York copper. Domestic copper inventory has increased by 7.2% to 106,000 tons [5][22] - Aluminum prices are stable with ongoing inventory depletion. The price of alumina has risen by 2.95% to 3,320 CNY/ton, while electrolytic aluminum prices have decreased by 0.40% to 20,100 CNY/ton [5][31] - Lithium prices continue to decline, with carbonate lithium down 3.73% to 60,700 CNY/ton. The supply side has not shown significant production cuts yet, which is a major factor suppressing lithium prices [5][72] - Cobalt prices remain under pressure due to weak demand, with potential policy changes in the Democratic Republic of Congo that could create rebound opportunities [5][84] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The non-ferrous metals sector has underperformed, with the Shenwan non-ferrous index down 2.40%, lagging behind the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.38 percentage points [11] - The sector's PE_TTM is 17.86, down 0.50 from the previous week, while the PB_LF is 2.05, down 0.06 [17][20] 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - London copper prices decreased by 0.05%, while Shanghai copper prices fell by 0.24%. London copper inventory dropped by 9.02%, while Shanghai inventory increased by 7.22% [22] 2.2 Aluminum - London aluminum prices increased by 0.02%, while Shanghai aluminum prices decreased by 0.40%. The inventory of both London and Shanghai aluminum has decreased [31] 2.3 Lead and Zinc - London lead prices fell by 1.29%, and Shanghai lead prices decreased by 0.92%. London zinc prices dropped by 0.67%, while Shanghai zinc prices fell by 0.07% [42] 2.4 Tin and Nickel - London tin prices decreased by 6.80%, and Shanghai tin prices fell by 4.45%. Nickel prices also saw a decline [57] 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium carbonate prices fell by 3.73% to 60,700 CNY/ton, with lithium demand currently in a seasonal downturn [72] 3.2 Cobalt - Domestic cobalt prices decreased by 1.68% to 234,000 CNY/ton, with potential for policy changes in the DRC to impact future prices [84]

Group 1 - Spot gold prices fell by 1.91% to $3366.16 per ounce, with a day high of $3435.62 and a low of $3360.32 [1] - COMEX gold futures decreased by 1.35% to $3376.50 per ounce, reaching a high of $3433.50 before dropping to a low of $3367.00 [1] - The Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index declined by 1.27% to 189.30 points [2] Group 2 - Spot silver prices dropped by 2.31% to $32.4550 per ounce, hitting a day low of $32.2490 shortly after a press conference by Federal Reserve Chairman Powell [2] - COMEX silver futures fell by 2.32% to $32.605 per ounce [3] - COMEX copper futures decreased by 3.33%, reaching a day low of $4.6125 per pound [4]