Investment Rating - Investment rating: Positive (maintained) [4] Core Views - The report highlights a mixed supply and demand situation in the rare earth sector, with prices for praseodymium and neodymium oxide increasing by 10.49% to 553,000 CNY/ton, while dysprosium oxide rose by 1.63% to 1,560,000 CNY/ton. However, terbium oxide saw a decline of 1.71% to 6,625,000 CNY/ton [4][11] - Molybdenum prices are experiencing fluctuations, with molybdenum concentrate prices dropping by 9.78% to 3,965 CNY/ton, and molybdenum iron (Mo60) prices decreasing by 7.62% to 254,500 CNY/ton [4][20] - Tungsten prices have reached historical highs due to supply constraints and price increases in long-term contracts, with black tungsten concentrate prices rising by 12.23% to 312,000 CNY/ton and ammonium paratungstate prices increasing by 13.30% to 460,000 CNY/ton [4][28] - Tin prices are fluctuating with SHFE tin down by 0.28% to 283,510 CNY/ton, while LME tin increased by 0.35% to 36,050 USD/ton [4][32] - Antimony prices are under pressure, with antimony ingot prices falling by 6.27% to 149,500 CNY/ton and antimony concentrate prices down by 7.07% to 131,500 CNY/ton [4][40] - The report notes that the controllable nuclear fusion industry is accelerating commercialization, with upstream materials expected to benefit significantly [4][5] Summary by Sections Rare Earths - Supply and demand are weak, with praseodymium and neodymium oxide prices rising by 10.49% to 553,000 CNY/ton [4][11] - The report suggests monitoring companies like Guangsheng Youse and China Rare Earth [4] Molybdenum - Molybdenum concentrate prices decreased by 9.78% to 3,965 CNY/ton, while molybdenum iron prices fell by 7.62% to 254,500 CNY/ton [4][20] - Suggested company to watch: Jinduicheng Molybdenum [4] Tungsten - Black tungsten concentrate prices increased by 12.23% to 312,000 CNY/ton, and ammonium paratungstate prices rose by 13.30% to 460,000 CNY/ton [4][28] - Recommended companies include Zhongtung High-tech and Xiamen Tungsten [4] Tin - SHFE tin prices fell by 0.28% to 283,510 CNY/ton, while LME tin prices rose by 0.35% to 36,050 USD/ton [4][32] - Companies to focus on: Yunnan Tin and Huaxi Silver Tin [4] Antimony - Antimony ingot prices dropped by 6.27% to 149,500 CNY/ton, and concentrate prices fell by 7.07% to 131,500 CNY/ton [4][40] - Companies to monitor include Huaxi Silver and Hunan Gold [4] Nuclear Fusion New Materials - The commercialization of controllable nuclear fusion is accelerating, with significant benefits expected for upstream materials [4][5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the small metals and new materials sector is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Views - Rare earth prices have experienced fluctuations, with a notable decline in praseodymium and neodymium oxide by 10.22% to 500,500 CNY/ton, while tungsten prices have rebounded due to supply constraints and price adjustments [5][6] - The controlled fusion new materials sector is accelerating towards commercialization, with significant advancements in technology and international collaborations [6] Summary by Sections Rare Earths - Recent price adjustments include a 10.22% drop in praseodymium and neodymium oxide to 500,500 CNY/ton, a 5.25% drop in dysprosium oxide to 1,535,000 CNY/ton, and a 4.06% drop in terbium oxide to 6,740,000 CNY/ton [5][12] - The demand side shows weakening terminal demand, with major manufacturers primarily purchasing based on essential needs [5] Molybdenum - Molybdenum concentrate prices increased by 0.46% to 4,395 CNY/ton, while molybdenum iron (Mo60) prices decreased by 0.18% to 275,500 CNY/ton [24] Tungsten - Black tungsten concentrate prices rose by 3.73% to 278,000 CNY/ton, and ammonium paratungstate prices increased by 3.70% to 406,000 CNY/ton [29] Tin - SHFE tin prices fell by 0.72% to 284,300 CNY/ton, and LME tin prices decreased by 1.58% to 35,925 USD/ton [34] Antimony - Antimony ingot prices declined by 4.78% to 159,500 CNY/ton, and antimony concentrate prices fell by 5.35% to 141,500 CNY/ton [45] Controlled Fusion New Materials - The domestic controlled fusion industry is witnessing rapid commercialization, with significant breakthroughs in energy extraction technology and international collaborations [6]