Core Viewpoint - The expectation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut has increased, leading to a collective rise in gold and copper prices, with the non-ferrous metal sector showing signs of recovery [1][4]. Group 1: Federal Reserve and Economic Outlook - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller reiterated support for a rate cut in December, citing stable inflation and concerns about the labor market [3]. - Goldman Sachs predicts that the Fed will likely initiate a rate cut in December, with potential further cuts in 2025, bringing the benchmark rate down to the 3%-3.25% range [3]. - The current economic conditions suggest a tilt towards accelerated rate cuts if the economic downturn exceeds expectations [3]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Commodity Prices - The market's anticipation of the Fed's rate cut has provided upward momentum for physical asset prices, with COMEX gold and LME copper both rising over 1% [4]. - The copper production target for Freeport-McMoRan in Indonesia has been lowered to 478,000 tons for 2026 due to operational disruptions, which may lead to short-term supply concerns and support higher copper prices [4]. Group 3: Copper Price Projections - UBS has raised its copper price targets for 2026, with the new target set at $13,000 per ton, reflecting a bullish outlook on copper prices [5]. - The copper market is expected to maintain an upward price trend due to supply constraints and increasing demand from sectors like electric power, new energy vehicles, and data centers [8]. Group 4: Non-Ferrous Metal Sector Performance - The Non-Ferrous 50 ETF (159652) saw significant gains, with leading stocks like Huaxi Nonferrous rising over 8% and several others increasing by more than 3% [6]. - The non-ferrous metal sector is characterized by tight supply and strong demand, with aluminum prices expected to remain high due to limited new capacity and robust demand [9]. Group 5: Investment Opportunities - The Non-Ferrous 50 ETF (159652) is highlighted for its high "gold and copper content," with 33% copper and 13% gold, making it a leading choice in the sector [10]. - The ETF has demonstrated superior performance with a cumulative return leading its peers since 2022, driven by earnings rather than valuation expansion [12].

Group 1: Energy and Metals Crude Oil - Overnight international oil prices rebounded, with the Brent 01 contract rising 1.41%. The Russia-Ukraine geopolitical risk is entangled between sanctions and peace talks. Supply and demand face greater inventory accumulation expectations in Q4 and Q1 next year, and the downward drive for oil prices remains. Focus on the progress of the Russia-Ukraine peace plan negotiation and the Venezuelan geopolitical risk [1] Precious Metals - Overnight precious metals rose. As several Fed officials advocated a December rate cut, the implied rate cut probability in the interest rate market rose to 80%. The market is uncertain, and precious metals are oscillating at high levels waiting for a directional breakthrough [2] Copper - Overnight copper prices oscillated. LME copper rose with precious metals at the end of the session. The domestic spot market has a certain bullish sentiment, and the SMM social inventory decreased by 1.39 million tons to 18.06 million tons [3] Aluminum - Overnight SHFE aluminum fluctuated narrowly. The social inventory of aluminum ingots and bars decreased by 0.8 million tons on Monday. The aluminum price may continue to adjust, with support around 21,100 yuan [4] Alumina - Alumina's operating capacity is at a historical high, and the supply surplus pattern remains unchanged. It will operate weakly before large-scale production cuts [5] Cast Aluminum Alloy - The spot price of Baotai ADC12 remained at 20,700 yuan. The supply of scrap aluminum is tight, and it will continue to follow the aluminum price, with the possibility of a narrowing spread with AL [6] Zinc - Domestic and overseas mine TC continued to decline. SHFE zinc oscillated in the range of 22,200 - 23,000 yuan/ton. The external demand supports zinc consumption, but the domestic demand is expected to weaken [7] Lead - SHFE lead oscillated in the range of 17,000 - 17,500 yuan/ton. The export of lead-acid batteries is expected to remain under pressure [8] Nickel and Stainless Steel - SHFE nickel rebounded, and stainless steel inventory decreased. However, the short-term contradiction lies in the macro level, and it is advisable to short on rebounds [9] Tin - LME tin closed higher, and SHFE tin oscillated at high levels. It is still advisable to short, and at the same time, match with out-of-the-money call options to hedge risks [10] Lithium Carbonate - The futures price of lithium carbonate opened low and moved lower. The market is highly divergent, and risk control should be prioritized [11] Polysilicon - The fundamentals of polysilicon are weak. The futures price will maintain an oscillating pattern [12] Industrial Silicon - The industrial silicon futures closed slightly lower. It will maintain an oscillating pattern in the short term [13] Iron Ore - The iron ore futures oscillated strongly overnight. The fundamentals are marginally looser, and the price is expected to oscillate [15] Coke - The coke price oscillated. It may oscillate weakly [16] Coking Coal - The coking coal price oscillated weakly. It may oscillate weakly [17] Manganese Silicon - The manganese silicon price oscillated. The bottom support is expected to move down [18] Silicon Ferrosilicon - The silicon ferrosilicon price oscillated. The bottom support will be tested [19] Fuel Oil and Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil - Both high-sulfur and low-sulfur fuel oils face pressure from abundant supply and weak demand [21] Asphalt - The asphalt price is expected to oscillate weakly under pressure [22] Group 2: Chemicals Urea - Urea supply remains sufficient. The market may return to a stalemate [23] Methanol - The methanol futures rose sharply. It is advisable to try to go long on the 5 - 9 spread at low prices [24] Pure Benzene - It is advisable to continue the idea of shorting on rebounds and consider option allocation [25] Styrene - The supply and demand of styrene are in a tight balance, but the support from the cost and demand sides is questionable [26] Polypropylene, Plastic, and Propylene - The market lacks guidance. Polyethylene supply pressure increases, and polypropylene supply is expected to increase slightly [27] PVC and Caustic Soda - PVC may follow the cost. Caustic soda will operate weakly [28] PX and PTA - PX is still strong before new capacity is put into production. PTA is driven by cost [29] Ethylene Glycol - The ethylene glycol price has a short-term rebound expectation, but the rebound space is limited [30] Short Fiber and Bottle Chip - Short fiber prices fluctuate with raw materials. Bottle chip is cost-driven [31] Group 3: Agricultural Products Soybean and Soybean Meal - The soybean meal futures rebounded. Pay attention to the impact of La Niña on South American soybean production [35] Soybean Oil and Palm Oil - Soybean oil and palm oil will oscillate in the short term. Palm oil is weaker [36] Rapeseed Meal and Rapeseed Oil - The rapeseed market focuses on Australian seeds. It is advisable to wait and see in the short term [37] Domestic Soybeans - Domestic soybeans rebounded strongly. Pay attention to the spot market and policy guidance [38] Corn - The corn futures oscillated at a high level. Pay attention to the sales progress of new corn in the Northeast [39] Live Hogs - The far-month hog futures rose, and the near-month is weak. The price may form a double bottom [40] Eggs - The number of newly laid hens is expected to decrease in December. Pay attention to the spot price [41] Cotton - The cotton futures may oscillate in the short term. It is advisable to wait and see [42] Sugar - The international sugar supply is sufficient. Pay attention to the production in India, Thailand, and Guangxi [43] Apples - The apple futures oscillated at a high level. Pay attention to the inventory removal [44] Wood - The wood futures oscillated. It is advisable to wait and see [45] Pulp - The pulp futures fell slightly. It is advisable to wait and see [46] Group 4: Financial Futures Stock Index Futures - A-shares rose in a shrinking volume. The short-term macro liquidity is uncertain. It is advisable to wait and see [47] Treasury Bond Futures - The treasury bond futures oscillated upward. The yield curve may flatten slightly [48] Group 5: Shipping Container Freight Index (European Line) - The SCFIS European route index rose sharply. The 02 contract may maintain a discount [20]

Group 1: Copper - The copper prices are under pressure due to the increasing divergence within the Federal Reserve regarding the potential interest rate cut in December, following better-than-expected U.S. non-farm payroll data [2] - The weekly price changes for copper are as follows: London copper down 1.38%, Shanghai copper down 1.43%, and U.S. copper down 1.07% [2] - Copper inventories across major exchanges have accumulated, with London copper at 155,000 tons (+14.22%), New York copper at 403,000 short tons (+5.66%), and Shanghai copper at 111,000 tons (+1.09%) [2] - Domestic electrolytic copper social inventory stands at 195,000 tons, showing a decrease of 3.28% [2] - The weekly operating rate for electrolytic copper rods is 70.07%, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 3.19 percentage points [2] - In the medium to long term, insufficient capital expenditure in copper mining and frequent supply-side disruptions may lead to a shift from a tight balance to a shortage in the copper supply-demand landscape, potentially driving prices upward [2] Group 2: Aluminum - Aluminum prices have retreated from high levels due to macroeconomic disturbances, with Shanghai aluminum down 2.32% to 21,500 yuan/ton [3] - The current price of alumina has decreased by 0.18% to 2,850 yuan/ton, while the main futures contract for alumina fell 3.22% to 2,731 yuan/ton [3] - The operating capacity for metallurgical-grade alumina reached 90.456 million tons per year, with a weekly operating rate down 0.77 percentage points to 80.40% [3] - London aluminum inventory is at 548,000 tons (-0.79%), while Shanghai aluminum inventory increased by 7.67% to 123,700 tons [3] - The domestic electrolytic aluminum operating capacity is nearing its ceiling, and with stable demand growth, a shortage may emerge next year, suggesting a potential upward trend in aluminum prices [3] Group 3: Lithium - Lithium carbonate prices have increased by 8.40% to 92,300 yuan/ton, while lithium spodumene prices rose by 8.25% to 1,089 USD/ton [4] - The weekly production of lithium carbonate is 22,100 tons, reflecting a 2.7% increase [4] - The inventory of lithium salts has been continuously reduced, indicating a tightening supply situation, with lithium carbonate experiencing 14 consecutive weeks of inventory reduction [4] - The production of lithium iron phosphate in October reached 394,000 tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 51% and a month-on-month increase of 11% [4] - The lithium sector is expected to enter a new demand-driven cycle, with companies in this space likely to see a profit turning point [4] Group 4: Cobalt - Cobalt prices are expected to continue rising due to a tight supply situation, with MB cobalt up 0.74% to 23.83 USD/pound and domestic cobalt prices up 2.02% to 405,000 yuan/ton [5] - The Democratic Republic of the Congo has lifted its cobalt export ban, transitioning to a quota system, but current approvals for cobalt intermediate exports remain pending [5] - The expected transportation time indicates that Congolese raw materials may not arrive until March 2026, maintaining a tight supply-demand balance in the cobalt market [5]

Core Points - Tianshan Aluminum's stock price increased by 2.01% on November 25, reaching 12.70 CNY per share, with a total market capitalization of 59.079 billion CNY [1] - The company has seen a year-to-date stock price increase of 69.92%, while it experienced a slight decline of 2.31% over the past five trading days [1] Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Tianshan Aluminum reported a revenue of 22.321 billion CNY, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.34% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 3.340 billion CNY, reflecting an increase of 8.31% compared to the previous year [2] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders decreased by 23.85% to 37,800, while the average number of circulating shares per person increased by 31.32% to 109,224 shares [2] - Tianshan Aluminum has distributed a total of 7.480 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 4.381 billion CNY distributed over the last three years [3] Ownership Structure - As of September 30, 2025, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited is the seventh largest circulating shareholder, holding 131 million shares, an increase of 18.5447 million shares from the previous period [3]

华鑫证券近日发布有色金属行业周报：价格方面，周内伦敦黄金价格为4072.85美元/盎司，环比11月14 日+1.75美元/盎司，涨幅为0.04%。周内伦敦白银价格为48.91美元/盎司，环比11月14日-3.11美元/盎司， 跌幅为-5.97%。 以下为研究报告摘要： 投资要点 贵金属：12月美联储进一步降息分歧大，贵金属价格支撑仍在 价格方面，周内伦敦黄金价格为4072.85美元/盎司，环比11月14日+1.75美元/盎司，涨幅为0.04%。周内 伦敦白银价格为48.91美元/盎司，环比11月14日-3.11美元/盎司，跌幅为-5.97%。 数据方面，美国11月纽约联储制造业指数18.7，前值10.7，预期5.8。美国9月失业率4.4%，前值4.3%， 预期4.3%。美国9月非农就业人口变动11.9万人，前值-0.4万人，预期5.1万人。美国11月标普全球综合 PMI初值54.8，前值54.6，预期54.6。美国11月标普全球制造业PMI初值51.9，前值52.5，预期52。 数据方面，前期由于美国政府停摆，9月就业数据本周才发布，虽然9月新增非农就业人数超过预期，但 是9月失业率反弹，导致市场判断12月美 ...

Copper - Copper prices showed weak fluctuations overnight, influenced by the dovish stance of the Federal Reserve regarding potential interest rate cuts in December due to concerns over a deteriorating job market [1] - LME copper inventory increased by 725 tons to 155,750 tons, while Comex inventory rose by 5,905 tons to 371,391 tons; SHFE copper warehouse receipts decreased by 5,974 tons to 43,816 tons [1] - Overall demand for copper is slowly recovering, with downstream acceptance improving, but high global visible inventory levels are constraining future price movements [1] Nickel & Stainless Steel - LME nickel rose by 0.75% to $14,730 per ton, while SHFE nickel increased by 0.69% to 116,100 CNY per ton [2] - LME nickel inventory decreased by 468 tons to 253,482 tons, while SHFE warehouse receipts increased by 708 tons to 34,493 tons [2] - The nickel market is under pressure due to weak demand in the stainless steel sector, despite tight raw material supply in the new energy industry [2] Alumina, Electrolytic Aluminum & Aluminum Alloy - Alumina prices showed slight strength, with AO2601 closing at 2,733 CNY per ton, a 0.07% increase [3] - SHFE aluminum prices experienced a slight decline, with AL2512 closing at 21,405 CNY per ton, up 0.12% [3] - The aluminum market is facing pressure from inventory buildup and cautious macroeconomic sentiment, despite some recovery in aluminum ingot outflows [3] Industrial Silicon & Polysilicon - Industrial silicon prices showed weakness, with the main contract closing at 8,940 CNY per ton, down 1% [4] - Polysilicon prices increased, with the main contract closing at 53,315 CNY per ton, a 1.15% rise [4] - The market for polysilicon is under pressure due to reduced orders for silicon wafers, although there is a strong intent to maintain prices for silicon materials [5] Lithium Carbonate - Lithium carbonate futures fell by 2.88% to 90,480 CNY per ton, with average prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate dropping by 150 CNY per ton to 92,150 CNY per ton [6] - Weekly production of lithium increased by 585 tons to 22,130 tons, with significant contributions from spodumene and brine sources [6] - Social inventory of lithium carbonate has decreased for 14 consecutive weeks, but the pace of inventory reduction is slowing, indicating potential price risks in the short term [6]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4][108] Core Views - The report highlights that copper prices are experiencing high volatility due to the Federal Reserve's expectations of a rate cut in December, with recent price changes showing a decline of 1.38% for London copper and 1.43% for Shanghai copper [5][25] - The report indicates a potential shift in the copper supply-demand balance from tight equilibrium to shortage in the medium to long term, driven by insufficient capital expenditure in copper mining and frequent supply disruptions [5] - The aluminum market is facing macroeconomic disturbances, leading to a decline in aluminum prices, but a long-term upward trend is still anticipated due to stable demand growth [5][37] - Lithium prices are entering a new cycle driven by demand, with significant price increases observed in lithium carbonate and lithium spodumene [5][78] - The cobalt market remains tight, with prices expected to continue rising due to ongoing supply constraints [5][90] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The report notes that the U.S. non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, with 119,000 jobs added in September, impacting market sentiment [9] - The overall performance of the non-ferrous metals sector showed a decline of 6.75%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.85 percentage points [11][12] 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - London copper prices fell by 1.38%, while Shanghai copper prices decreased by 1.43%, with inventories rising significantly [25] - The copper smelting profit margin is reported at -1909 yuan/ton, indicating a narrowing loss [25] 2.2 Aluminum - London aluminum prices decreased by 2.24%, and Shanghai aluminum prices fell by 2.32%, with a notable increase in inventory levels [37] - The profit margin for aluminum enterprises dropped to 5533 yuan/ton, down 8.56% [37] 2.3 Lead and Zinc - Lead prices fell by 3.97% in London and 2.19% in Shanghai, with significant inventory changes [50] - Zinc prices also saw a decline, with smelting processing fees dropping to 2350 yuan/ton [50] 2.4 Tin and Nickel - Tin prices decreased slightly, while nickel prices also saw a decline, with domestic nickel iron enterprises reporting reduced profitability [63] 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium prices have shown significant increases, with lithium carbonate rising to 92,300 yuan/ton, reflecting a strong demand-driven cycle [78] 3.2 Cobalt - Cobalt prices are on the rise, with domestic prices reaching 405,000 yuan/ton, indicating a tightening supply situation [90]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the antimony sector, indicating a positive outlook after a rebound in antimony prices following a six-month decline [10]. Core Views - The report highlights that the antimony market is experiencing a supply tightness with low trader inventories, leading to strong expectations for price increases. The current price of domestic antimony ingots is stable at 171,000 CNY/ton [10]. - The report also emphasizes that the gold sector is expected to maintain an upward trend due to the Federal Reserve's ongoing rate-cutting cycle, with a "Recommended" investment rating for gold [10]. - For copper, despite unclear short-term rate-cut expectations, the continuous tightness in copper mines supports a "Recommended" investment rating [10]. - The aluminum sector is rated "Recommended" as well, with rigid supply conditions for electrolytic aluminum [10]. - Tin prices are supported by tight supply, leading to a "Recommended" investment rating for tin [10]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector (Shenwan) experienced a weekly decline of 7.87%, ranking in the mid-lower range among all Shenwan primary industries [19]. - The performance of sub-sectors varied, with lithium showing a slight increase of 0.14%, while gold saw a decline of 4.61% [19]. Key Recommendations - Recommended stocks in the gold sector include Zhongjin Gold, Shandong Gold, and Chifeng Gold [10]. - In the copper sector, recommended stocks include Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Western Mining [10]. - For aluminum, recommended stocks are Shenhuo Co., Yunnan Aluminum, and Tianshan Aluminum [10]. - In the antimony sector, recommended stocks include Hunan Gold and Huaxi Nonferrous [10]. - For tin, recommended stocks are Tin Industry Co. and Huaxi Nonferrous [10].

Investment Strategy Overview - The report maintains a standard rating for the non-ferrous metals industry, highlighting the positive outlook for copper and aluminum, while emphasizing the potential for rare metals and lithium to rise due to supply-demand dynamics and technological advancements [1][3]. Copper Industry - The copper supply-demand landscape is influenced by ongoing global supply disruptions and a favorable macroeconomic environment, with expectations for price increases supported by a global interest rate cut cycle [3][21]. - Domestic copper production is projected to slow down due to tightening copper concentrate supplies and low smelting fees, while demand from the renewable energy sector and AI electronics is expected to continue rising [3][50]. - In the first three quarters of 2025, China's refined copper production reached 889.5 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 13.14%, driven by significant contributions from recycled copper and improved smelting technology [3][28]. Aluminum Industry - The aluminum market is characterized by rigid supply constraints and differentiated demand, with prices expected to rise due to strong demand from the renewable energy sector and gradual recovery in the real estate market [3][55]. - Domestic aluminum production is supported by stable bauxite supply and increasing imports, with a notable rise in imported bauxite by 33.6% year-on-year [3][59]. - The report indicates that the aluminum price is likely to maintain an upward trajectory due to the ongoing economic recovery and the anticipated demand from various sectors [3][55]. Strategic Metals - The rare earth supply is expected to stabilize, but demand needs to be boosted, particularly from sectors like electric vehicles and renewable energy [3][4]. - Tungsten supply is projected to remain tight due to resource depletion and environmental regulations, while demand is stable, driven by applications in hard alloys and emerging technologies [3][4]. - Lithium production is set to benefit from the rapid expansion of energy storage and solid-state battery technologies, with a significant increase in demand anticipated [3][4]. Precious Metals - Gold is expected to maintain its upward momentum due to declining dollar credit and ongoing central bank purchases, despite short-term volatility [3][5]. - The report highlights that gold's monetary attributes are likely to be reinforced amid geopolitical tensions and a global trend towards de-dollarization [3][19]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Tianshan Aluminum (002532), Luoyang Molybdenum (603993), and Western Mining (601168) for industrial metals, while recommending Xiamen Tungsten (600549) and Xingye Silver Tin (000426) for small metals and new materials [6]. - For energy metals, Ganfeng Lithium (002460) and Tianqi Lithium (002466) are highlighted as key players to watch [6]. - In the precious metals sector, Zijin Mining (601899) and Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (600988) are recommended due to their potential for price appreciation [6].

Core Viewpoint - The company announced changes in its board of directors and management, specifically the resignation of two directors and the appointment of a new financial director [1] Group 1: Management Changes - Director Huang Hanjie and Director and CFO Lu Yang resigned due to work changes, with Huang no longer holding any position [1] - Lu Yang will continue to serve as a director [1] - The company's board approved the appointment of Jiang Lizhi as the new CFO, effective until the end of the current board's term [1] Group 2: New CFO Profile - Jiang Lizhi is currently the deputy chief accountant and has extensive experience, making him suitable for the role [1] - Jiang does not hold any shares in the company and has no connections with other key personnel [1]