Core Viewpoint - Jiangxi Copper (600362) shares have risen over 200% year-to-date, with a recent increase of 6.75% to HKD 35.44, reflecting strong market performance amid supply concerns in the copper industry [1] Company Summary - Jiangxi Copper is a leading copper smelting company in China, with an annual production capacity of 2.1 million tons of cathode copper, and copper-related revenue accounting for over 70% of its total income [1] Industry Summary - The suspension of operations at the Grasberg copper mine is expected to exacerbate the copper supply shortage between Q4 2025 and 2026 [1] - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association's copper division opposes "involution" competition in the copper smelting industry, indicating a push for more sustainable practices [1] - Everbright Securities predicts that implementing "anti-involution" policies in the copper sector may limit new smelting capacity and accelerate the exit of smaller smelting operations, potentially improving profitability for smelting companies as downstream consumption continues to grow due to renewable energy and grid upgrades [1]

Core Viewpoint - The "Nonferrous Metal Industry Stabilization and Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)" issued by eight departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, outlines a clear direction for the future development of the nonferrous metal industry, with expectations for growth amid macroeconomic changes and supply-side disturbances [1][2]. Macroeconomic Context - The Federal Reserve's recent 25 basis point interest rate cut and indications of two more cuts this year are expected to positively impact nonferrous metals, as historical trends show that such cuts typically lead to lower U.S. Treasury yields and a weaker dollar, benefiting metals with financial attributes [1][2]. - Domestic macroeconomic signals are also positive, with expectations for policy support increasing, particularly following the Central Committee's meeting on September 29, which discussed the 15th Five-Year Plan [1][2]. Industry Growth Projections - The plan sets a target for the nonferrous metal industry's value-added growth at approximately 5% annually and a 1.5% annual growth in the production of ten key nonferrous metals, including copper, aluminum, and lithium, with recycled metal production expected to exceed 20 million tons [2]. - Data from January to August 2025 shows a 7.7% year-on-year increase in the value-added of the nonferrous metal smelting and rolling industry, surpassing the national average industrial growth rate [2]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The recent accident at Indonesia's Grasberg copper mine has intensified supply concerns, with the company reducing its 2026 copper production guidance by 35%, leading to expectations of a global copper supply deficit of 26.8 thousand tons in 2025 and 30.8 thousand tons in 2026 [3][4]. - Despite the strong performance of copper prices, other nonferrous metals are experiencing relatively flat price movements due to weak global economic data and subdued downstream demand, particularly in the real estate and automotive sectors [4]. Long-term Implications of the Plan - Key aspects of the plan include clarifying mining rights, promoting recycling and green transformation in the nonferrous metals sector, and recognizing the potential for new demand from AI and robotics [3]. - The industry is expected to undergo a transition towards green, low-carbon, and high-end development by 2026, necessitating close monitoring of policy implementation and downstream demand recovery [1][3].

Core Insights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and eight other departments issued the "Work Plan for Stable Growth in the Nonferrous Metal Industry (2025-2026)", aiming for an average annual growth of around 5% in value added and a 1.5% increase in the production of ten nonferrous metals [2][3] Group 1: Industry Goals and Measures - The plan sets specific targets, including a production of over 20 million tons of recycled metals and accelerated domestic resource development for copper, aluminum, and lithium [2] - Five categories of ten specific measures are proposed to address high resource dependency and insufficient high-end supply, focusing on resource development and industrial transformation [2] - A new round of exploration strategies will be implemented to enhance the exploration and mining rights allocation for strategic resources like copper, aluminum, and lithium [2][3] Group 2: Technological and Digital Transformation - The plan emphasizes the integration of artificial intelligence in the nonferrous metal sector and aims for a 25% increase in production efficiency through smart upgrades in the smelting process [2][3] - High-end material breakthroughs are targeted, including copper alloy materials and new rare earth materials [2] Group 3: Financial and Monitoring Support - Financial measures include a proposed 50 billion yuan investment fund for the recycled metal industry and the coordination of long-term special government bonds [3] - An industry big data monitoring system will be established to manage key enterprises and projects dynamically, along with a capacity warning mechanism for key products like copper and aluminum [3] Group 4: Market Trends and Price Projections - Prices for various nonferrous metals are expected to rise due to strict supply controls and the anticipated easing of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve [4] - Historical data shows a strong correlation between nonferrous metal prices and the U.S. dollar's monetary cycle, suggesting an overall upward trend in prices [4] Group 5: Investment Opportunities - Short-term investment opportunities are seen in the recycled metals and copper smelting sectors, while long-term growth is expected for companies focused on domestic copper, aluminum, and lithium resources [5][6] - Companies in the copper sector are recommended for their potential benefits from supply constraints and improving demand dynamics, particularly in light of the Fed's anticipated rate cuts [6]

Group 1: Market Overview - The three major indices showed fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.52%, the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 0.35%, and the ChiNext Index remaining flat, while the Sci-Tech 50 Index rose by 1.69% [2] - Over 2,500 stocks in the two markets experienced gains, with a total trading volume of approximately 2.18 trillion yuan [2] Group 2: Industrial Metals Sector - The industrial metals sector was notably strong, with Jiangxi Copper (600362.SH) and Shengtun Mining (600711.SH) both rising by 10% [2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and eight other departments issued a plan for the non-ferrous metals industry aimed at stabilizing growth from 2025 to 2026, focusing on optimizing project layouts and avoiding redundant low-level construction [2] - The plan emphasizes the importance of national reserves for key products, which may enhance profit elasticity for related sector companies [2] Group 3: Semiconductor Sector - The semiconductor sector remained active, with stocks like Jiangbolong (301308.SZ) rising by 20% and Huahong Semiconductor (688347.SH) increasing by over 15% [3] - The release of the DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp model, which incorporates a sparse attention architecture, is expected to improve efficiency and usability in the industry [3] - There are indications of a second round of price increases in the storage market, with SanDisk announcing a price hike of over 10% and Micron Technology notifying channel partners of a 20%-30% increase [3] Group 4: Lithium Battery Sector - The lithium battery sector performed well, with companies like Yiwei Lithium Energy (300014.SZ) rising by 8.75% [4] - Major players in the battery industry reported strong demand, with factories operating at full capacity and orders extending into early next year [5] Group 5: Photovoltaic Sector - Some photovoltaic concepts also showed strength, with Godewei (688390.SH) increasing by 12.68% [5] - The demand for domestic energy storage cells is robust, with a target of reaching over 180 million kilowatts of new energy storage capacity by 2027, potentially driving an investment of approximately 250 billion yuan [5] Group 6: Weak Sectors - Sectors such as securities, banking, insurance, and liquor showed weakness, with notable declines in stocks like Kweichow Moutai (600519.SH) and Guangfa Securities (000776.SH) [5]

Group 1 - The industrial metals sector is facing disruptions at the mining level and structural adjustments in the smelting sector, with the Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia halting production due to a landslide, leading Freeport to lower its 2026 copper production forecast from 770,000 tons to 500,000 tons, raising supply chain concerns [1] - The domestic copper smelting industry is experiencing intense competition, resulting in persistently low processing fees, prompting the association to emphasize the need for strict control over capacity expansion, with the government researching regulatory measures [1] - The steel industry is focused on "stabilizing growth and preventing internal competition," with a clear plan to achieve an average annual value-added growth target of 4% from 2025 to 2026, prohibiting new capacity and promoting resource concentration among leading enterprises [1] Group 2 - The Democratic Republic of the Congo has extended its cobalt export ban until October 15, with a remaining export quota of 18,125 tons for the rest of 2025 and an annual limit of 96,600 tons set for 2026-2027, as the country accounts for 70% of global cobalt production, tightening supply expectations [1] - Investors without stock accounts may consider various ETFs related to non-ferrous metals, including the Guotai Zhongzheng Non-Ferrous Metals Mining Theme ETF [1]

Group 1: Securities Industry - The report highlights a favorable configuration opportunity in the securities sector, driven by multiple factors including policy support for capital market development, increased market participation from institutions and residents, and a recovery in brokerage business lines [2][4]. - The current valuation and positioning of the brokerage sector are at mid-low levels since 2014, suggesting a high cost-performance investment opportunity [2][4]. Group 2: Nonferrous Metals Industry - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments released a "Stabilization Growth Work Plan for the Nonferrous Metals Industry (2025-2026)", aiming to address resource security and demand issues, promoting stable operation and transformation of the industry [2][3]. - Short-term investment opportunities are expected in the recycling metals and copper smelting sectors, while long-term benefits are anticipated for domestic copper, aluminum, and lithium resource mining companies [2][3]. - Companies with extensive experience in copper, aluminum, and magnesium alloy processing are likely to benefit from the upgrading of materials in automotive and electronics sectors, leading to increased processing fees and profits [2][3]. Group 3: Banking Sector - The report indicates an improvement in the cost-performance ratio for quality banks, with some banks' dividend yields exceeding 5% [4]. - The banking sector is expected to see a recovery in core business profitability and asset quality, driven by policy focus on stabilizing interest margins and preventing tail risks [4]. - Recommended stocks include quality regional banks and those with stable dividends, such as Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China [4]. Group 4: Power Equipment and New Energy - The lithium battery industry is experiencing a significant increase in production, with a projected output of 135.8 GWh in October, reflecting a 7.9% month-on-month increase [5]. - The demand for energy storage is expected to exceed expectations, driven by the domestic market and the electrification of commercial vehicles [5]. Group 5: Petrochemical Industry - The "Stabilization Growth Work Plan for the Petrochemical Industry (2025-2026)" aims to enhance high-end supply and regulate major project construction, which is expected to optimize supply in various sub-sectors [9]. - The report recommends companies such as Hengli Petrochemical and Tongkun Co., Ltd. due to anticipated improvements in industry conditions and the development of high-end chemical materials [9]. Group 6: Company Ratings - Changfei Optical Fiber is rated "Buy" with a target price of 115.52 RMB, driven by its leading position in the optical fiber market and expected growth from AI infrastructure [12][14]. - The report also highlights the dual business strategy of Weigao Medical, projecting a return to normal operations in its consumer goods segment and continued growth in its medical segment [13][14].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No specific industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - **Macro Aspect**: In Q3, the market expected a 50bp Fed rate cut, and the US dollar index declined. After the rate cut, the copper price on the Shanghai Futures Exchange dropped. The 232 - investigation copper tariff took effect on August 1st, ending the US copper siphon effect. In China, anti - involution measures boosted the commodity market, and a series of policies accelerated the capacity clearance in the upstream industrial sector [6]. - **Supply Aspect**: Since February 2025, the copper smelter processing fees TC/RC have been negative and weakening. According to Mysteel, the planned production in September was 1.1476 million tons, and the expected production in October is 1.1235 million tons, a new low since April. 10 smelters will be affected by maintenance in September and October, and the shortage of scrap copper supply will also lead to significant production cuts [6]. - **Demand Aspect**: Entering the peak season of "Golden September and Silver October", the downstream copper product production has improved, and copper demand remains resilient. However, due to high prices, the downstream's willingness to purchase has weakened, and the Shanghai copper inventory has accumulated. It is expected that the inventory will first decrease and then increase in Q4 [6]. - **Investment Strategy**: The Fed rate cut and China's incremental policies boost the copper market sentiment. The supply is tight, while the demand from power grids, new energy, etc. provides rigid support. It is expected that the copper price will rise in fluctuations in Q4, but attention should be paid to the resumption of production of mines and the Fed rate - cut process [6]. 3. Summary by Directory Macro Economic Environment - **Domestic Economic Data**: In August, the manufacturing PMI was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from July. The non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.3%, up 0.2 percentage points. The CPI in August decreased by 0.4% year - on - year, and the PPI decreased by 2.1% year - on - year, with the decline narrowing [12][13]. - **Stable Growth Work Plan**: From 2025 - 2026, the non - ferrous metal industry aims for an average annual growth of about 5% in added value and 1.5% in the output of ten non - ferrous metals. It involves resource exploration, product innovation, project construction, consumption upgrade, and stabilizing foreign trade [16]. - **Fed Rate Cut**: On September 18th, the Fed cut interest rates by 25bp to 4.00% - 4.25%, the first cut in 2025. It is expected that there may be another 50bp of rate cuts this year [20]. Tariff Policy - The US imposed a 50% tariff on imported copper semi - products and derivatives with high copper content starting from August 1st, which affected the global copper market and inventory distribution [22]. Supply - **Global Supply**: From January - July 2025, global copper mine production increased by about 3.4%, and refined copper production increased by about 3.9%. There was an apparent surplus of about 101,000 tons in the first half of 2025 [27]. - **Overseas Supply**: In July, Peru's copper production decreased by 2% year - on - year, and Chile's increased by 0.3%. The mudslide at Indonesia's Grasberg copper mine and the tunnel collapse at Chile's Codelco will reduce copper production [32]. - **Copper Concentrate Supply**: In August 2025, China's copper concentrate imports were 2.7593 million tons. Although the cumulative imports from January - August increased by 8.07% year - on - year, overseas accidents and declining ore grades keep the supply tight [36]. - **Copper Smelting**: Since February 2025, TC/RC has been negative. The planned production in September and expected production in October decreased. 10 smelters will be affected by maintenance in September and October [42]. - **Refined Copper Supply**: In August, SMM's Chinese electrolytic copper production decreased by 0.28 tons month - on - month. It is expected that production will continue to decrease in October due to maintenance and scrap copper shortages [51]. - **Scrap Copper Supply**: In August 2025, China's scrap copper imports decreased by 5.64% month - on - month. Affected by the US copper tariff, imports from the US decreased significantly, and the supply is expected to remain tight in Q4 [53]. Demand - **Copper Products**: In September 2025, the expected output of refined copper rods was 1.0389 million tons, a 4.08% month - on - month increase. The demand for copper foil is expected to increase during the peak season, and the demand for copper tubes from home appliances will also be boosted [56]. - **Power Grid and Power Source Investment**: From January - August 2025, the power grid investment was 379.6 billion yuan, with a cumulative year - on - year growth of 14%. The power source investment was 499.2 billion yuan, with a 0.5% growth. It is expected that the national power grid investment will reach 660 - 670 billion yuan in 2025, with a 10% growth [62]. - **Real Estate**: From January - August, the construction area, new construction area, and completion area of real estate all decreased year - on - year. The government's policies are expected to stabilize the market, but currently, it still drags down copper demand [68]. - **New Energy Vehicles**: In August, the sales of new energy vehicles were 1.171 million, a 18.3% year - on - year increase. From January - August, the cumulative sales were 8.088 million, a 30.1% increase. The production increase in Q4 will drive copper demand [72]. - **Home Appliances**: Affected by the US tariff and pre - placed policies, the home appliance demand may lack momentum in the second half of the year, but there will still be a month - on - month increase in the peak season [78]. Inventory - **Global Exchanges**: Before July, due to the US copper tariff, the copper inventory in the US increased while that in other regions decreased. After the tariff took effect, the COMEX - LME premium returned to normal, and the LME inventory rebounded [85]. - **Domestic Exchanges**: The SHFE inventory has not significantly increased after the tariff took effect. Recently, due to high prices, the inventory has accumulated but decreased slightly due to holiday replenishment. It is expected to first decrease and then increase in Q4. The bonded - area inventory has been fluctuating slightly [90]. - **Domestic Social Inventory**: As of September 26th, the domestic electrolytic copper spot inventory was 131,800 tons, similar to the SHFE inventory trend, and is expected to first decrease and then increase in Q4 [94].

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Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut has increased, and copper prices are consolidating at a high level. Supply - side disturbances have increased, and the center of copper prices has shifted upward. The copper smelting industry's "anti - involution" is expected to unfold, with bullish sentiment fermenting. Although downstream demand for high prices is insufficient and demand is marginally weakening, it will not collapse. The Grasberg accident has strengthened the bullish trend, and prices are expected to continue to be strong [3][4][6] - The global copper market is facing a situation where supply is difficult to ease and demand is showing a differentiated trend. The growth rate of supply and demand has declined compared to last year. It is expected that the global copper market will have a certain amount of surplus in 2025 [123][131] Group 3: Summary According to the Directory 1. Copper Market Overview (1) Market Review - In September, copper prices broke through the pressure level of $10,160/ton. On September 8, the lowest price of Shanghai copper reached 79,400 yuan/ton, or LME copper at $9,860/ton. On September 26, it reached a maximum of 83,090 yuan/ton, or LME copper at $10,485/ton. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September, but there were differences among policymakers regarding further rate cuts, and the dovish stance was less than expected. The Grasberg accident led to a 35% decline in the 2026 output forecast, intensifying the tightness of copper mines. The downstream demand for high - priced copper was insufficient, and the destocking speed was slow [11] (2) Market Outlook - In terms of supply, it is expected that the global copper concentrate increment in 2025 will be adjusted down to 200,000 metal tons, with a year - on - year growth of 0.87%. The growth rate of refined copper production is expected to be 3.53%, lower than 4.3% in 2024. In terms of demand, the global consumption growth rate is expected to drop to 3.4%, with China's consumption growth rate falling from 4.5% to 3.8% and overseas demand growth rate rising from 1.8% to 2.7%. In terms of price, the long - term preventive interest rate cuts in the US are expected to drive up inflation, and copper prices are expected to mainly operate in the range of 81,000 - 85,000 yuan/ton [12] (3) Strategy Recommendation - Unilateral: Purchase on dips. Arbitrage: Hold long - short positions across markets. Options: Wait and see [7] 2. Increasing Disturbances in Copper Mines, Difficult to Ease the Tight Supply Situation (1) Sharp Decline in the Increment of Copper Concentrate Supply - It is expected that the global copper concentrate increment in 2025 will be about 200,000 tons, with a year - on - year growth of 0.87%, lower than the increment of 665,500 tons in 2024. Many major mining companies have reduced their production plans, such as Freeport, Ivanhoe, Teck, etc., with a total reduction of 239,000 tons. However, the output of Kazakhmys is expected to increase from 520,000 tons to 600,000 tons [28][29] (2) Mismatch in Global Scrap Copper Supply, Tight Domestic Scrap Copper Supply - In August 2025, China's scrap copper imports reached 179,400 physical tons, with a year - on - year increase of 5.93%. The cumulative import from January to August was 1.5148 million physical tons, with a cumulative year - on - year increase of 0.12%. The import from the US has decreased, but it is imported through countries like Japan and Thailand. The EU is facing a reduction in scrap supply, and it is expected that the import of scrap copper from EU countries will decrease in the future [41] (3) Accelerated Transmission of Insufficient Raw Material Supply to the Smelting End - It is expected that the global refined copper production will increase by 950,000 tons in 2025, with a year - on - year growth of 3.53%. Overseas smelters are facing losses and increasing production cuts, such as Pasar, Altonorte, etc. In China, in August, the electrolytic copper production was 1.1715 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.24%. The domestic raw material supply is supplemented by the inflow of overseas long - term contracts and increased scrap copper procurement [48][50] 3. Consumption Analysis (1) Domestic Demand Differentiation - **Real Estate Market**: From January to August, the national new commercial housing sales area decreased by 4.7% year - on - year. The real estate market is in the off - season, and the decline in construction completion will continue to drag down copper consumption [60] - **Power Grid and Power Supply Projects**: From January to July, the cumulative investment in the power grid was 331.5 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 12.5%. The investment in power supply projects increased by 3.4%. In August, the operating rate of wire and cable improved month - on - month but decreased year - on - year. The export of wire and cable maintained growth, but the export to the US decreased due to tariff increases [68][70] - **Household Air - Conditioners**: From January to August, the cumulative sales of household air - conditioners were 152.57 million units, a year - on - year increase of 6.91%. In August, the total sales were 13.023 million units, a slight year - on - year decline. The consumption growth rate of air - conditioners is expected to drop to 5%, and the copper consumption will increase from 1.57 million tons to 1.65 million tons [78][79] - **Automobiles**: In August, automobile production and sales increased month - on - month and year - on - year. However, due to the structural differentiation of the automobile market and the impact of subsidy policies, the growth rate of automobile consumption is expected to gradually slow down [87] (2) The Marginal Weakening of the Driving Force of New Energy on Global Consumption - **New Energy Vehicles**: From January to July 2025, the global new energy vehicle sales increased by 24.57% year - on - year. China led the market, with production and sales from January to August increasing by 37.3% and 36.7% respectively. The global new energy vehicle copper consumption is expected to increase from 1.2208 million tons in 2024 to 1.3524 million tons in 2025 [93][94] - **Wind and Solar Power Generation**: From January to July 2025, China's new photovoltaic installed capacity increased by 80.73% year - on - year, and the new wind power installed capacity increased by 79.44% year - on - year. The global new wind power installed capacity is expected to increase to 138GW in 2025. The contribution of wind and solar power to global consumption growth is declining [105][117] (3) Consumption Summary - It is expected that the global consumption growth rate will drop to 3.4%, lower than 3.76% last year. China's consumption growth rate will drop from 4.5% to 3.8%. Overseas demand remains stable, while domestic demand is marginally weakening in the second half of the year [123] 4. Supply - Demand Balance Sheet - In 2025, the supply gap of copper concentrate is expected to widen to 943,000 tons, and the refined copper surplus is expected to be 377,000 tons, concentrated in the US. In China, the consumption growth rate is expected to decline significantly from October to December [131]

Core Viewpoint - Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd. announced a profit distribution plan for the first half of 2025, proposing a cash dividend of 0.5 yuan per 10 shares to all shareholders, with no bonus shares or capital reserve fund transfers to increase share capital, and the remaining undistributed profits will be carried forward to the next period [1] Summary by Categories - **Profit Distribution Plan** - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.5 yuan per 10 shares to shareholders [1] - No bonus shares will be issued, and there will be no transfer of capital reserve to increase share capital [1] - Remaining undistributed profits will be carried forward to the next period [1]