Investment Rating - Industry investment rating is "Recommended," indicating a favorable industry outlook with expectations that the industry index will outperform the benchmark index [28]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that China's export controls on key minerals, including rare earths, serve as an effective countermeasure against U.S. trade policies, significantly impacting the trade dynamics between the two countries [5][6]. - Following the implementation of export controls, overseas prices for rare earths, particularly heavy rare earths, have surged, creating a substantial price gap between domestic and international markets [10][12]. - The domestic rare earth price index has shown a notable upward trend, breaking through 192 points in mid-July 2025, marking a new high since early 2024, driven by refined control measures and the resumption of exports [11][19]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Impact of Export Controls - China's export controls on key minerals have been effective in countering U.S. restrictions, with significant implications for trade negotiations [5][6]. - The U.S. has responded by lifting certain export bans, indicating a shift in trade relations [7]. Section 2: Price Dynamics - The price of heavy rare earths, such as dysprosium, has increased dramatically, with European prices rising from $250-310 per kilogram to $700-1000 per kilogram within a month [10]. - The domestic price for dysprosium remains significantly lower at approximately $233 per kilogram, highlighting the disparity created by export controls [12]. Section 3: Domestic Price Trends - The domestic rare earth price index fluctuated between 155 and 180 points until June 20, 2025, when it surpassed 180 points, indicating a recovery trend [11]. - The report anticipates continued price increases in the domestic market due to ongoing export controls and the tightening of production regulations [19]. Section 4: Regulatory Environment - Recent regulatory measures have strengthened the management of rare earth production and exports, with a focus on establishing a traceability system for rare earth products [18][20]. - The government has indicated that the control measures will be further refined, suggesting a sustained positive outlook for the rare earth industry [19].

Group 1 - China has implemented export controls on key minerals such as gallium, germanium, antimony, tungsten, and rare earths in response to U.S. restrictions on high-tech exports to China, significantly impacting U.S.-China trade policies [1] - The export control on rare earths is particularly influential, as it has become a critical negotiation point in U.S.-China trade talks, leading to the U.S. lifting some export restrictions on products like H20 and AMD after China eased rare earth export controls [1] - If China continues to strengthen its rare earth controls, overseas rare earth prices, especially for medium and heavy rare earths, are likely to remain high, while domestic rare earth prices are expected to rise, indicating a positive outlook for the rare earth industry [1] Group 2 - The Mining ETF (561330) tracks the non-ferrous metal index (931892), which reflects the overall performance of listed companies in China's non-ferrous metal industry, focusing on sectors such as mining, smelting, and processing [1] - The Non-ferrous Metal 60 ETF (159881) tracks the China Non-ferrous Metal Index (930708), providing investors with a tool to measure the development status of the non-ferrous metal industry, characterized by its cyclical nature [2] - Investors without stock accounts can consider various linked ETFs related to non-ferrous metals, which offer exposure to the industry while reflecting its cyclical characteristics [2]