Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the industry [2][12]. Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing strength in precious metals and anticipates potential profit increases in minor metals [1]. - It emphasizes the financial attributes of copper and the impact of supply constraints on various metals, including aluminum and tungsten [4][5]. - The report notes the continued demand for gold driven by central bank purchases and the selling of U.S. government bonds by European institutions [4]. Summary by Sections Copper Sector - The report indicates a focus on the financial attributes of copper, with LME copper prices at $12,921 per ton and SHFE copper at ¥101,340 per ton, showing a week-on-week change of -0.6% and +0.6% respectively [4]. - It mentions a tightening supply of copper concentrate, with processing fees declining, which may accelerate the clearing of smelting profits [4]. Aluminum Sector - LME aluminum prices reached $3,175 per ton, while SHFE aluminum was at ¥24,290 per ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of +0.9% and +1.5% respectively [4]. - The report notes a high operating rate of 98.3% for electrolytic aluminum and a slight increase in the operating rate of aluminum processing enterprises [4]. Precious Metals - SHFE gold prices were reported at ¥1,115.6 per gram and COMEX gold at $4,983.1 per ounce, with week-on-week increases of +8.1% and +8.3% respectively [4]. - The report highlights that the SPDR Gold ETF's net holdings increased to 1,086.5 tons, indicating stable demand from overseas investors [4]. Minor Metals - Tungsten prices rose to ¥535,000 per ton, with a week-on-week increase of +5.5% [4]. - The report also notes a tightening supply in the rare earth sector, with prices for praseodymium and dysprosium oxides showing slight declines [4]. Steel Sector - SHFE rebar and hot-rolled coil prices were reported at ¥3,142 and ¥3,305 per ton, with slight week-on-week decreases [5]. - The report mentions a significant explosion at a steel plant, which may lead to stricter safety regulations and supply constraints in the steel industry [5]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with rich copper resources, such as Zijin Mining and China Molybdenum, as well as those in the aluminum sector like China Aluminum and Nanshan Aluminum [8]. - It also recommends monitoring tungsten and rare earth companies, as well as steel firms with strong product structures [8].