Group 1: Report Industry Investment Ratings - Aluminum: Cautiously bullish [10] - Alumina: Cautiously bearish [10] - Aluminum alloy: Cautiously bullish [10] Group 2: Core Views of the Report - For electrolytic aluminum, the industry is transitioning from the off - season to the peak season. The decline in aluminum ingot inventory indicates a more limited downward adjustment of aluminum prices. In the long - term supply - constrained context, high industry profits do not restrict price increases. Attention should be paid to price increases driven by stronger - than - expected actual consumption during the peak season [7]. - For alumina, the domestic spot market is sluggish with slightly falling prices, and the import window is not open. The increase in warehouse receipt inventory and the easing of supply make it more difficult to squeeze positions. With the transfer of electrolytic aluminum production capacity, the situation of tight supply in the south and loose supply in the north will continue. The focus is on market tendering [7][8]. - For aluminum alloy, consumption is transitioning from the off - season to the peak season. The price spread in the spot market and the smelting profit of aluminum alloy enterprises show a seasonal repair trend. Attention can still be paid to the spread arbitrage of the 11 - contract [9]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Important Data Aluminum Spot - East China A00 aluminum price is 20,680 yuan/ton, with a change of 160 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The spot premium is 20 yuan/ton, with a change of 20 yuan/ton. - Central Plains A00 aluminum price is 20,580 yuan/ton, and the spot premium is - 80 yuan/ton, with no change from the previous trading day. - Foshan A00 aluminum price is 20,630 yuan/ton, with a change of 150 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The spot premium is - 25 yuan/ton, with a change of 10 yuan/ton [2]. Aluminum Futures - On August 21, 2025, the opening price of the Shanghai aluminum main contract was 20,570 yuan/ton, the closing price was 20,590 yuan/ton, with a change of 100 yuan/ton. The highest price was 20,660 yuan/ton, and the lowest price was 20,530 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 124,523 lots, and the open interest was 233,902 lots [3]. Inventory - As of August 21, 2025, the domestic electrolytic aluminum ingot social inventory was 596,000 tons, with a change of - 1,100 tons. The warehouse receipt inventory was 59,890 tons, with a change of - 3,048 tons. The LME aluminum inventory was 479,525 tons, with no change [3]. Alumina Spot Price - On August 21, 2025, the SMM alumina price in Shanxi was 3,220 yuan/ton, in Shandong was 3,205 yuan/ton, in Henan was 3,225 yuan/ton, in Guangxi was 3,325 yuan/ton, in Guizhou was 3,340 yuan/ton, and the Australian alumina FOB price was 372 US dollars/ton [3]. Alumina Futures - On August 21, 2025, the opening price of the alumina main contract was 3,150 yuan/ton, the closing price was 3,124 yuan/ton, with a change of 4 yuan/ton (0.13%). The highest price was 3,179 yuan/ton, and the lowest price was 3,116 yuan/ton. The trading volume was 326,961 lots, and the open interest was 185,979 lots [3]. Aluminum Alloy Price - On August 21, 2025, the purchase price of Baotai civil - use raw aluminum was 15,600 yuan/ton, and the purchase price of mechanical raw aluminum was 15,700 yuan/ton, with a change of 100 yuan/ton compared to the previous day. The Baotai quotation of ADC12 was 20,000 yuan/ton, with a change of 100 yuan/ton compared to the previous day [4]. Aluminum Alloy Inventory - The social inventory of aluminum alloy was 52,100 tons, and the in - factory inventory was 60,300 tons [5]. Aluminum Alloy Cost and Profit - The theoretical total cost was 20,097 yuan/ton, and the theoretical profit was 4 yuan/ton [6] 2. Market Analysis Electrolytic Aluminum - The weekly output of aluminum rods has been rising from a low level for a month. The social inventory of aluminum rods reached its peak in mid - July, then fluctuated, and started to decline in early August. The aluminum ingot inventory declined on Thursday and is expected to enter the destocking cycle. The micro - data shows a clear transition from the off - season to the peak season [7]. Alumina - The domestic spot market is inactive with slightly falling prices, while the overseas market is relatively active, but the import window is not open. The warehouse receipt inventory has increased to 76,000 tons. With the easing of supply, it is more difficult to squeeze positions. Due to the expected oversupply and high inventory, the price of bauxite is difficult to rise [7]. Aluminum Alloy - The spread between AD2511 - AL2511 contracts is - 450 yuan/ton. Consumption is transitioning from the off - season to the peak season, and the price spread in the spot market and the smelting profit of aluminum alloy enterprises show a seasonal repair trend. Attention can be paid to the spread arbitrage of the 11 - contract [9] 3. Strategies - Unilateral: Bullish on aluminum, bearish on alumina, and bullish on aluminum alloy [10] - Arbitrage: Long - short spread arbitrage in Shanghai aluminum and long AD11 short AL11 [10]

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Core Viewpoint - China Hongqiao (01378) has seen its stock price rise over 3%, reaching a new high of 22.62 HKD, driven by a significant increase in expected net profit for the first half of the year [1] Financial Performance - The company anticipates a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately 12.36 billion HKD for the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of around 35% [1] - The substantial growth in performance is primarily attributed to the rise in aluminum prices compared to the previous year, alongside a decrease in the cost of thermal coal [1] Business Operations - Electrolytic aluminum is the main source of revenue and profit for the company, while alumina is primarily produced for self-use, with some portion sold externally [1]

Group 1 - China Hongqiao (01378) saw its stock price increase over 3%, reaching a new high of 22.62 HKD, with a current trading price of 22.32 HKD and a trading volume of 339 million HKD [1] - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately 12.359 billion RMB for the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of around 35% [1] - The significant growth in the company's performance is primarily attributed to the year-on-year increase in aluminum prices, coupled with a decrease in the cost of thermal coal [1] Group 2 - According to Guolian Minsheng Securities, domestic electrolytic aluminum production capacity is nearing its ceiling, with limited potential for new capacity additions in the future [1] - The demand side is supported by sectors such as the power grid and new energy vehicles, which are expected to show resilience, leading to a gradual emergence of a supply-demand gap in electrolytic aluminum [1] - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association announced on July 29 that it will strictly control the new production capacity of alumina, indicating a potential slowdown in the pace of new capacity coming online, which may improve the current overcapacity situation [1]

Core Viewpoint - China Hongqiao Group (01378) has released a positive profit forecast, expecting a net profit increase of approximately 35% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, driven by rising aluminum product prices and increased sales volumes [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2024, China Hongqiao's net profit reached 10.008 billion RMB, representing a significant increase of 236.7% compared to the same period in 2023 [1] - Following the profit announcement, the company's stock price opened high and reached a historical peak of 17.28 HKD, reflecting an increase of 8.68% [1] Group 2: Aluminum Price Trends - As of June 20, the LME aluminum spot price was 2,529 USD/ton, up 44 USD/ton week-on-week, and increased by 84 USD/ton year-on-year, indicating a 3.4% rise [2] - The average price of A00 aluminum in the Yangtze River region was 20,700 RMB/ton, which is 280 RMB/ton higher than the same period last year, marking a 1.4% increase [2] - The low inventory levels of electrolytic aluminum, at 3.66 days as of June 20, have provided strong support for aluminum prices [2] Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The domestic electrolytic aluminum production capacity is nearing its ceiling, leading to a lack of supply elasticity, while demand continues to benefit from the rapid development of the new energy sector, creating a long-term mismatch between supply and demand [5] - The price of alumina has shown volatility due to supply disruptions from Guinea and domestic production cuts, with expectations of continued tight supply [6] Group 4: Cost Management - The decline in energy prices, particularly coal, is expected to positively impact China Hongqiao's cost control. The average coal price at Qinhuangdao Port was 703 RMB/ton in the first five months of this year, down 169 RMB/ton from the average of 872 RMB/ton last year [6] Group 5: Future Growth Prospects - The company is expected to see further profit expansion in the electrolytic aluminum segment due to low inventory levels and favorable cost conditions [7] - The Guinea Simandou iron ore project, in which China Hongqiao has a stake, is set to commence production by the end of this year, potentially contributing significant incremental earnings [7] - Ongoing asset restructuring is anticipated to enhance the company's market influence and investment appeal, with a transaction value of approximately 63.518 billion RMB for acquiring 100% of Hongtu Industrial [7] Group 6: Dividend Policy - China Hongqiao has increased its dividend payouts, with expected distributions of 0.51 HKD, 0.63 HKD, and 1.61 HKD per share for the years 2022-2024, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [8]

Macro Factors - The US-China trade war shows significant signs of easing, with important consensus reached during the Geneva trade talks in early May, establishing a normalized economic consultation mechanism [3] - Recent economic and financial data in China shows marginal improvement, with retail sales growing by 6.4% year-on-year in May, and industrial added value increasing by 5.8% year-on-year, indicating a recovery phase [4] Oil Price Impact - Since early May, international oil prices have rebounded from around $55, influenced by geopolitical factors in the Middle East, reaching new highs not seen since July of the previous year [5] - Historical trends indicate a strong positive correlation between oil prices and aluminum prices, as fluctuations in oil prices affect the energy costs associated with aluminum production [5] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Domestic bauxite production in May reached 5.3664 million tons, with a month-on-month increase of 5.31% and a year-on-year increase of 8.97%, while imports of bauxite hit a historical high [8] - Despite weak overall real estate data, other sectors such as automotive and cable industries are providing incremental demand, with domestic automobile production increasing by 11.3% year-on-year in May [10] - Both domestic and international aluminum inventories are on a downward trend, with domestic social inventory decreasing by nearly 50% since mid-March, indicating a tightening supply situation [10]

Core Viewpoint - Aluminum prices have risen nearly 2% within the day, surpassing $2,500 per ton, marking the highest level since April 1 [1] Group 1 - The increase in aluminum prices indicates a strong market demand and potential bullish trends in the aluminum industry [1]

Core Viewpoint - The price of London aluminum has increased by 2.00%, currently reported at $2468.00 per ton [1] Group 1 - The increase in aluminum price indicates a positive market trend for the aluminum industry [1]