Group 1 - Liu Pharmaceutical Group plans to repurchase shares worth between 100 million and 200 million yuan, with a maximum repurchase price of 25.70 yuan per share [1] - Dongshan Precision intends to invest up to 1 billion USD to build a high-end printed circuit board project to meet the long-term demand for high-end printed circuit boards in emerging scenarios such as AI [1] - Bomaike reported a net profit of 12.39 million yuan for the first half of the year, a year-on-year decline of 80.42% [2] Group 2 - Western Mining achieved a net profit of 1.869 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 15% [2] - Fuliwang expects a net loss of approximately 17 million yuan for the first half of the year, a decrease of 137.12% compared to the same period last year [2] - Digital Certification anticipates a net loss of between 80 million and 96 million yuan for the first half of the year, compared to a loss of 29.25 million yuan in the same period last year [3] Group 3 - Shanghai Construction reported a net profit of 710 million yuan for the first half of the year, a year-on-year decrease of 14.04% [5] - Funneng Co. achieved a net profit of 1.337 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 12.48% [6] - Tengda Construction's total contract amount for the first half of the year decreased by 17.55% year-on-year [7] Group 4 - Fudan Fuhua decided to terminate the public transfer of a 28% stake in a subsidiary due to the lack of a deposit from potential buyers [9] - Fulei Ant's subsidiary has decided to cease operations due to intense competition in the photovoltaic industry and ongoing losses [11] - Dongfang Ocean's subsidiary received a medical device registration certificate for a folic acid testing kit [14] Group 5 - Huayu Pharmaceutical's subsidiary received overseas listing approvals for several products [16] - Feima International received a performance commitment compensation of 437 million yuan from its controlling shareholder [16] - Guangshen Railway signed a cooperation agreement for the Guangzhou East Station renovation project with a total investment of approximately 16.66 billion yuan [16] Group 6 - Anhui Construction won the bid for the S68 Jingde to Jixi Expressway project with an estimated total investment of 5.7 billion yuan [18] - China Communications Construction Company signed new contracts worth 991.054 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 3.14% [19] - Kehui Co. plans to use up to 70 million yuan of idle funds for cash management [22] Group 7 - Biological Shares' subsidiary received a clinical trial approval for a cat mRNA vaccine, the first of its kind in China [23] - Ruipu Biological received a clinical trial approval for a pig mRNA vaccine, which is the first economic animal mRNA vaccine in China [24] - Nanjing New Hundred's major assets were judicially frozen due to liquidity debt crisis faced by its controlling shareholder [27] Group 8 - Changshu Bank plans to merge three village banks and establish branches, pending shareholder approval [28] - Yong'an Pharmaceutical plans to reduce its holdings by up to 2.6323 million shares [29] - Zhujiang Co. received approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for a stock issuance to specific targets [31] Group 9 - Sanyangma's subsidiary signed a 120 million yuan procurement contract for sensor products [33] - Jintou City Development plans to purchase a villa property for approximately 7.1854 million yuan [35] - Yuanli Co. intends to acquire 100% of Tongsheng Co. through a combination of cash and stock issuance [36] Group 10 - Xin'an Century's controlling shareholder plans to reduce holdings by up to 2.22% of the company's shares [36] - Fute Technology plans to raise up to 528 million yuan through a private placement for various projects [36] - Helen Piano's actual controller is set to change, with stock resuming trading [37] Group 11 - Weiergao expects a net profit increase of 12.55% to 30.87% for the first half of the year [38] - Saiwei Microelectronics plans to transfer up to 18% of its shares through an agreement [40] - Yongli Co. intends to acquire a 22.75% stake in a subsidiary [42] Group 12 - ST Xiachuang plans to publicly transfer a 20% stake in Guangdong Yuweiji [43] - Dema Technology's shareholders plan to transfer 778.84 million shares through an inquiry [45] - Zhongshi Technology's shareholders plan to reduce holdings by up to 2.86% of the company's shares [46] Group 13 - Wufang Optoelectronics' controlling shareholder plans to reduce holdings by up to 0.93% of the company's shares [48] - Fusenmei's chairman has been detained, temporarily unable to fulfill his duties [49] - Reliable Co.'s shareholders plan to reduce holdings by a total of up to 2.63% of the company's shares [51] Group 14 - Gao Neng Environment plans to repurchase shares worth between 100 million and 150 million yuan [53]

分组1 - Watson Bio signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Yuxi State-owned Capital Operation Company to establish a long-term partnership in the vaccine and bioproducts industry [1] - The cooperation aims to promote innovation in vaccines and synthetic biological manufacturing through various methods such as establishing equity investment funds and strategic investments [1] - Watson Bio was founded in January 2001 and focuses on the research, production, and sales of human vaccines and biotechnological drugs [2] 分组2 - Yuan Dong Bio announced a preliminary transfer price of 42.06 yuan per share for its stock, attracting 12 institutional investors with a total subscription of 540,000 shares, resulting in a subscription multiple of 1.60 times [3] - Yuan Dong Bio was established in June 2009 and specializes in the research, production, and sales of chemical raw materials, high-end chemical drugs, and biological drugs [3] 分组3 - Weiming Environmental reported a total power generation of 2.262 billion kWh in the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.54% [4] - The company also achieved a total online power generation of 1.863 billion kWh, with an average online electricity price of 0.569 yuan per kWh [4] - Weiming Environmental was founded in December 2001 and focuses on low-carbon environmental technology, products, and services [5] 分组4 - Qidi Design won a bid for the Henan Airport Intelligent Computing Center project with a total bid amount of 860 million yuan [6] - The project includes construction, maintenance, and operation of a computing cluster, with a construction period of 150 calendar days [6] - Qidi Design was established in March 1988 and specializes in design consulting, construction engineering, and new energy projects [7] 分组5 - Tiantan Bio's subsidiary received approval for a production site change for its product "Recombinant Human Coagulation Factor VIII" used in treating hemophilia A [8] - The new production site is located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province [8] - Tiantan Bio was founded in June 1998 and focuses on blood products using human plasma and recombinant technology [9] 分组6 - East China Pharmaceutical's HDM1002 tablet clinical trial application was approved by the FDA, aimed at weight management for overweight or obese individuals [10] - The company also received approval for a new drug abbreviated application for injectable cabozantinib, enhancing its product pipeline in the anti-infection field [10] - East China Pharmaceutical was established in March 1993 and specializes in drug research, production, and sales [10] 分组7 - Jinlong Co. plans to acquire a 29.32% stake in Shenzhen Benmao Technology Co., Ltd. [11] - Jinlong Co. was founded in April 1997 and focuses on securities company operations [11] 分组8 - Hasi Lian's injectable diltiazem hydrochloride passed the consistency evaluation by the National Medical Products Administration [12] - The drug is primarily used for treating cardiovascular diseases [12] - Hasi Lian was established in June 1996 and specializes in the research, production, and sales of chemical drug formulations [13] 分组9 - Matrix Co. reported new signed orders of 272 million yuan in the second quarter, with a total of 677 million yuan in signed but uncompleted orders [14] - Matrix Co. was founded in March 2010 and focuses on space design and soft decoration [15] 分组10 - Nanshan Aluminum plans to use up to 1 billion yuan of idle funds for low-risk financial investments [16] - Nanshan Aluminum was established in March 1993 and specializes in the development, production, processing, and sales of aluminum and aluminum alloy products [17] 分组11 - Danhua Technology received a warning letter for failing to timely disclose related party transactions [18][19] - Danhua Technology was founded in February 1994 and focuses on the production and sales of coal chemical products [20] 分组12 - Jinkong Coal Industry announced a cash dividend of 0.755 yuan per share based on a total share capital of 1.674 billion shares [21] - Jinkong Coal Industry was established in July 2001 and specializes in coal production and sales [21] 分组13 - Blue Sky Gas announced that shareholders and the secretary of the board plan to reduce their holdings by a total of 2.61 million shares [22] - Blue Sky Gas was founded in December 2002 and focuses on pipeline natural gas and urban gas services [23] 分组14 - Huagong Technology received approval for the issuance of 2 billion yuan in short-term financing bonds and medium-term notes [24] - Huagong Technology was established in July 1999 and specializes in intelligent manufacturing equipment and related technologies [25] 分组15 - Chengjian Development completed the issuance of 500 million yuan in medium-term notes with a coupon rate of 2.05% [26] - Chengjian Development was founded in December 1998 and focuses on real estate development and investment [27] 分组16 - Feilong Co. reported a net profit of 210 million yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 14.49% [28] - The company achieved a total revenue of 2.162 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 8.67% [28] - Feilong Co. was established in January 2011 and specializes in manufacturing thermal management components for automotive and civil applications [29] 分组17 - Guanghe Technology plans to invest 30 million yuan to establish a new venture capital fund focusing on emerging industries [30] - Guanghe Technology was founded in June 2002 and specializes in the research, production, and sales of multi-layer printed circuit boards [31] 分组18 - Dongnan Network won a bid for the EPC project of Qianjiang Century City Intelligent Comprehensive Science and Technology Park with a total bid amount of 1.183 billion yuan [32] - The project has a total construction area of 273,600 square meters and a planned total investment of 3.956 billion yuan [32] - Dongnan Network was established in December 2001 and focuses on steel structures and new energy [33] 分组19 - Guangdian Measurement plans to raise no more than 1.3 billion yuan through a private placement [34] - The funds will be used for various projects including testing platforms and upgrading laboratories [34] - Guangdian Measurement was founded in May 2002 and specializes in measurement services and technical services [35] 分组20 - Wanma Co. plans to invest in a project to produce 350,000 tons of environmentally friendly polymer materials [36] - The total investment for the project is approximately 1.245 billion yuan, with a construction period from 2025 to 2030 [36] - Wanma Co. was established in December 1996 and focuses on the research, production, and sales of wires, cables, and charging equipment [37] 分组21 - Dingxin Communications plans to sell its subsidiary Haina Smart for 240 million yuan [38] - Dingxin Communications was founded in March 2008 and specializes in low-voltage power line carrier communication products [39] 分组22 - Jiayun Technology plans to transfer its wholly-owned subsidiary Jinyuan Interactive for 10 million yuan [40] - Jiayun Technology was established in May 2002 and focuses on internet marketing services [41] 分组23 - Guangsheng Nonferrous plans to publicly transfer a 3% stake in Guangdong Pearl River Rare Earth Co., Ltd. [42] - The transfer price is not less than 5.9764 million yuan, aimed at clearing unrelated assets [42] - Guangsheng Nonferrous was founded in June 1993 and specializes in rare earth mining and processing [43] 分组24 - Zhongwei Semiconductor plans to issue H-shares and apply for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [44] - Zhongwei Semiconductor was established in June 2001 and focuses on the research, design, and sales of digital and analog chips [45] 分组25 - Zhongrong Co. announced that its chairman and general manager has been released from custody and is resuming normal duties [46] - Zhongrong Co. was founded in April 1990 and specializes in the research, design, production, and sales of paper packaging products [47] 分组26 - Jiangling Motors reported a net profit of 733 million yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year decrease of 18.17% [48] - The company achieved total revenue of 18.092 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.96% [48] - Jiangling Motors was established in January 1997 and focuses on the production and sales of commercial vehicles and related parts [49] 分组27 - Glodon plans to reduce its holdings by up to 2.08% of the company's shares [50] - Glodon was founded in August 1998 and specializes in digital construction platform services [51] 分组28 - Olin Bio's controlling shareholder plans to reduce its holdings by up to 3% of the company's shares [52] - Olin Bio was established in December 2009 and focuses on the research, production, and sales of human vaccines [53] 分组29 - Tianrun Industrial plans to acquire 100% of Shandong Altai's shares for 135 million yuan [54] - The acquisition aims to enhance the company's capabilities in lightweight automotive components [54] - Tianrun Industrial was founded in December 1995 and specializes in the production of crankshafts and connecting rods [55] 分组30 - Goer Technology plans to acquire Mega Precision Technology and Channel Well Industrial for approximately 10.4 billion HKD [56] - The acquisition aims to enhance Goer Technology's capabilities in precision components and smart hardware [56] - Goer Technology was established in June 2001 and focuses on precision components and intelligent acoustic products [57]

Group 1 - Hualing Cable recently won multiple contracts totaling approximately 557 million yuan, accounting for 13.40% of its audited revenue for 2024 [1] - The projects include contracts from Southern Power Grid, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Zijin Mining, Tianjin Rail Transit, and China Nonferrous Metal International Mining [1] Group 2 - Weisi Medical's shareholder plans to reduce its stake by up to 3%, totaling no more than 2.8731 million shares, due to personal funding needs [2] - Han Yi Co. intends to invest 102 million yuan to acquire a 39% stake in Shanghai Pidong Cultural Media, aiming to expand its IP derivative business [2] Group 3 - Zhongsheng High-Tech's controlling shareholder will change to Fuzhou Qianjing after signing a share transfer agreement, with stock resuming trading [3] - Tianli Lithium Energy plans to invest 30% in a joint venture for advanced energy research, contributing 30 million yuan [5] Group 4 - Zhenbang Intelligent plans to invest up to 11 million USD to establish a production base in Indonesia [8] - Shenhuo Co. aims to set up a 1.512 billion yuan industry fund focusing on strategic emerging industries [9] Group 5 - Shenhuo Co. intends to acquire a 14.69% stake in Shenhuo New Materials for 298 million yuan through public bidding [11] - Kema Technology plans to acquire a 73% stake in Suzhou Kaixin Semiconductor for 102 million yuan to enhance its capabilities in silicon carbide materials [13] Group 6 - China Power Construction's subsidiary won two major engineering projects with total contract values of approximately 57.52 billion yuan and 54.39 billion yuan [14] - Huaxin Environmental plans to reduce its stake by up to 1.58% due to personal funding needs [15] Group 7 - Yuandong Bio's shareholders plan to collectively reduce their stake by up to 1.91% for personal funding needs [17] - Xiangming Intelligent's controlling shareholder plans to reduce its stake by up to 3% due to personal funding needs [18] Group 8 - Sand Technology's actual controller's associates plan to reduce their stake by up to 2% for personal funding needs [19] - Beifang Changlong decided to terminate the acquisition of 51% of Henan Zhongzheng due to changes in market conditions [20] Group 9 - ST Huicheng plans to publicly transfer 30% of its subsidiary Peak Intelligent for a starting price of 5.1 million yuan [22] - Yunji Group's major shareholder plans to reduce its stake by up to 3% for personal funding needs [23] Group 10 - Shunbo Alloy plans to raise up to 600 million yuan through a private placement to enhance its main business [24] - Berry Gene's major shareholder will face judicial enforcement on 1% of its shares due to a pledge default [25] Group 11 - Guanglian Aviation's controlling shareholder is under investigation, but the company's operations remain normal [26]

Group 1 - The non-ferrous metals industry is expected to see an optimization in its industrial structure due to the upcoming growth stabilization work plan, which will promote the optimization of supply-side capacity for metals like copper and aluminum, eliminate outdated capacity, and enhance the efficiency of resource, smelting, and demand linkages [1] - Copper prices are anticipated to rise in the medium term due to rigid supply, low inventory levels, and a weakening dollar, while aluminum prices may also see significant elasticity due to supply rigidity and global low inventory levels [1] - The long-term outlook for gold is positive due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties overseas and a weakening dollar, which highlights gold's safe-haven attributes [1] Group 2 - The non-ferrous 60 ETF (159881) tracks the CSI Non-Ferrous Index (930708), which is compiled by the China Securities Index Company and reflects the overall performance of representative listed companies in the non-ferrous metals sector, including copper, aluminum, and lead-zinc [1] - Investors without stock accounts can consider the Guotai CSI Non-Ferrous Metals ETF Initiated Link A (013218) and Guotai CSI Non-Ferrous Metals ETF Initiated Link C (013219) [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Hold" rating for the non-ferrous metals industry [7] Core Insights - The non-ferrous metals industry index increased by 2.85% over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index and ranking 14th among 31 first-level industries [2][14] - The report highlights a broad increase in metal prices, driven by various factors including global geopolitical tensions and supply shortages [5] - Key investment opportunities are identified in industrial metals and rare earths [5] Summary by Sections Market Review - The non-ferrous metals industry index rose by 2.85% from July 7 to July 18, 2025, with small metals, new metal materials, and energy metals leading the gains at 13.93%, 7.71%, and 5.01% respectively [2][14] - Precious metals and industrial metals showed minimal changes, with precious metals up by 0.15% and industrial metals down by 0.56% [14] Metal Prices - As of July 18, 2025, COMEX gold closed at $3,355.50 per ounce, up 0.58% over two weeks; COMEX silver closed at $38.43 per ounce, up 3.74% [3][21] - Black tungsten concentrate (≥65%) price rose to 180,000 CNY per ton, up 4.05% [21] - The rare earth price index reported at 192.24, up 5.17% over two weeks [3][47] Important Events - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced ongoing efforts to implement high-quality development plans for the copper, aluminum, and gold industries, focusing on stabilizing growth and promoting transformation [4][63] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on industrial metals and rare earth investment opportunities due to rising prices and market demand [5]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2] Core Views - Precious metals are expected to continue their upward trend, with gold prices rising and a favorable long-term outlook. The gold-silver ratio has reached a peak of over 100 this year, and as gold prices stabilize, silver prices are expected to rise to restore the ratio [5] - Industrial metal prices are experiencing fluctuations, with recent price changes for copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, tin, and nickel showing slight declines. A significant infrastructure project in Tibet is anticipated to boost overall demand and support metal prices [5] - Small metals like praseodymium-neodymium oxides and tungsten concentrate prices are on the rise, driven by a recovery in manufacturing demand [5] - Energy metals, particularly lithium and cobalt, are seeing price increases, with a focus on future demand growth [5] - The report recommends investing in the non-ferrous metal sector, particularly precious metals, with specific stock recommendations including Shandong Gold, Chifeng Gold, and Zijin Mining [5] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Data Review 1.1 Precious Metals - Gold prices have increased by 0.5% and silver by 2.84% in the week of July 14-18, 2025. The year-to-date performance shows a consistent rise in gold prices, positively impacting the gold-silver ratio [5][6] 1.2 Industrial Metals - Recent price changes for industrial metals include copper at 78,410 CNY/ton (-0.2%), aluminum at 20,510 CNY/ton (-0.9%), and lead at 16,820 CNY/ton (-2.4%). The overall market is influenced by a major hydropower project in Tibet, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion CNY [5][27] 1.3 Small Metals - Prices for praseodymium-neodymium oxides have increased by 5.5% week-on-week, while tungsten concentrate prices have also risen, indicating a recovery in demand for manufacturing tools [5][29] 1.4 Energy Metals - Lithium concentrate prices have risen, with lithium hydroxide (industrial grade) priced at 52,900 CNY/ton, reflecting a 1.1% increase. Cobalt products are also seeing price increases, indicating a growing demand in the energy sector [5][35] 2. Market Data - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.69%, while the non-ferrous metal sector increased by 1.82%. Specific segments such as precious metals and small metals saw gains of 1.61% and 4.45%, respectively [36] 3. Important Events Review - The opening ceremony for the Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project took place on July 19, 2025, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion CNY, expected to stimulate demand for metals [43]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.69% to 3534.48 points, while the CSI 300 Index rose by 1.09% to 4058.55 points. The SW Nonferrous Metals Industry Index saw a gain of 1.82%, reaching 5294.21 points [1][2]. Sub-industry Performance - Among the five sub-industries in the nonferrous metals sector, the changes compared to the previous week were as follows: Industrial metals +1.00%, Precious metals +1.61%, Minor metals +4.45%, Energy metals +3.31%, and New metal materials +0.19% [1][2]. Key Metal Prices - The prices for key metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were as follows: Copper at 78,410 CNY/ton (-0.15%), Aluminum at 20,510 CNY/ton (-0.80%), Zinc at 22,295 CNY/ton (-0.42%), Lead at 16,820 CNY/ton (-1.67%), Nickel at 120,500 CNY/ton (-0.57%), and Tin at 264,540 CNY/ton (-0.41%) [3]. - On the London Metal Exchange, the prices were: Copper at 9,795 USD/ton (+1.39%), Aluminum at 2,638 USD/ton (+1.34%), Zinc at 2,824 USD/ton (+3.12%), Lead at 2,012 USD/ton (-0.49%), Nickel at 15,245 USD/ton (+0.31%), and Tin at 33,355 USD/ton (-0.87%) [3]. - Gold and silver prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were 777.02 CNY/gram (+0.50%) and 9,273 CNY/kilogram (+2.84%), respectively [3]. - The prices for lithium carbonate and other lithium products showed significant increases, with battery-grade lithium carbonate at 66,000 CNY/ton (+3.94%) and industrial-grade lithium carbonate at 65,000 CNY/ton (+4.00%) [3]. Policy Impact - The implementation of the revised Mineral Resources Law in China has led to stricter management and approval requirements for mining operations, affecting lithium mining activities. Local authorities have mandated that certain lithium mines complete resource verification reports by September 30 [4][5]. - The uncertainty in domestic lithium mining policies has caused supply-side disruptions, contributing to a significant rebound in lithium carbonate prices [5]. Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include Tianqi Lithium, Ganfeng Lithium, Zhongjin Lingnan, Shengxin Lithium Energy, and Rongjie Co., due to the rebound in lithium prices [5]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is set to release a growth plan for key industries, including nonferrous metals, which will focus on structural adjustments and eliminating outdated capacity. Companies like China Aluminum, China Hongqiao, Tianshan Aluminum, Yunnan Copper, and Tongling Nonferrous Metals are highlighted for potential investment opportunities [5].

Group 1 - The industrial metals sector is significantly boosted by policy support, with the "Work Plan" expected to expand demand and optimize supply, enhancing industry confidence [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology aims to promote structural adjustments in key industries, optimize supply, eliminate outdated capacity, and implement high-quality development plans for copper and aluminum industries to stabilize growth and promote transformation [1] - In the strategic metals sector, prices for praseodymium and neodymium oxides have rebounded from a low point, while black tungsten concentrate prices have reached a historical high, indicating potential valuation reconstruction opportunities amid global supply chain autonomy pursuits [1] Group 2 - The Nonferrous 60 ETF (159881) tracks the CSI Nonferrous Metals Index (930708), which is compiled by the China Securities Index Company and includes listed companies involved in the mining, smelting, and processing of precious and industrial metals, reflecting the overall performance of the nonferrous metals industry [1] - The index exhibits significant cyclical characteristics, providing investors with an effective tool to measure the development status of the nonferrous metals industry [1] - Investors without stock accounts can consider the Guotai CSI Nonferrous Metals ETF Initiated Link C (013219) and Guotai CSI Nonferrous Metals ETF Initiated Link A (013218) [1]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that a stable growth plan for the non-ferrous metals industry is about to be introduced, which is expected to accelerate the optimization of the industrial structure [6][7] - The report highlights that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will continue to implement high-quality development plans for copper, aluminum, and gold industries, focusing on both supply and demand to promote consumption upgrades and cultivate new consumption markets [6] - The report suggests that the implementation of these policies is likely to improve the supply-side capacity structure, eliminate outdated capacity, and enhance the efficiency of resource, smelting, and demand interactions [6] Summary by Sections Non-Ferrous Metals Index Trends - As of July 18, 2025, the non-ferrous metals index closed at 5730.54 points, up 2.0% month-on-month [10] - The precious metals index rose 1.6%, while the industrial metals index increased by 1.0% [10] Precious Metals - Gold - The report notes that the expectation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut has diminished, leading to a positive outlook for gold in the medium to long term [6] - As of July 18, the COMEX gold futures contract decreased by 0.44% to $3355.5 per ounce, while global gold ETFs increased by $38 billion in the first half of the year [6] Industrial Metals - Copper - As of July 18, LME copper futures rose 1.4% to $9794.5 per ton, with domestic copper social inventory at 143,300 tons, a decrease of 400 tons [6] - The report anticipates that copper prices will benefit from macroeconomic and fundamental resonance, with a medium-term upward trend expected [6] Industrial Metals - Aluminum - As of July 18, LME aluminum futures increased by 1.4% to $2638 per ton, with domestic aluminum social inventory at 492,000 tons, an increase of 26,000 tons [6] - The report expects aluminum prices to rise further due to a strong demand-supply imbalance [6] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on the gold, copper, and aluminum sectors, highlighting specific companies such as Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining, Zijin Mining, and Tianshan Aluminum [7][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the non-ferrous metals sector, including 山金国际, 赤峰黄金, 洛阳钼业, and 中国宏桥 [7][8]. Core Views - The report is optimistic about the upward trend in metal prices, driven by policies aimed at reducing competition and supporting economic resilience. It highlights the long-term bullish outlook for gold due to expectations of interest rate cuts and ongoing concerns about global monetary credit and public debt [1][38]. - For industrial metals, the report notes that copper prices are supported by macroeconomic resilience and inventory reductions, while aluminum prices are expected to fluctuate due to ongoing inventory adjustments and macroeconomic sentiment [2][3]. - In the energy metals segment, lithium prices have surged due to supply-side disruptions, and the report anticipates continued strong performance in this area [3]. Summary by Sections Precious Metals - The report emphasizes a sustained positive outlook for precious metals, particularly gold, supported by expectations of interest rate cuts and economic resilience. Recent U.S. retail sales data exceeded expectations, contributing to this outlook [1][38]. Industrial Metals - **Copper**: Prices are supported by macroeconomic resilience and a reduction in domestic inventories. As of the latest data, copper inventories have decreased to 143,300 tons, down 23,180 tons year-on-year [2]. - **Aluminum**: The report indicates that aluminum prices are expected to remain volatile, with ongoing adjustments in inventory levels and production capacity [2]. Energy Metals - **Lithium**: The report notes a significant increase in lithium prices, with carbonate prices rising by 8.5% to 70,000 yuan/ton. Supply disruptions have been a key driver of this price increase [3]. - **Silicon Metal**: The report highlights a slight improvement in supply-demand dynamics for silicon metal, with increased demand from downstream industries [3]. Key Companies to Watch - The report suggests monitoring companies such as 兴业银锡, 盛达资源, and 紫金矿业 for potential investment opportunities in the non-ferrous metals sector [1][2][3].