1. Tin Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: Supply - side recovery is slow, and short - term tin prices are expected to fluctuate strongly. However, considering the weak demand outlook, it is advisable to focus on the supply - side recovery rhythm and adopt a short - selling strategy based on inventory and import data inflection points [1]. - **Summary by Directory**: - **Spot Price and Basis**: SMM 1 tin rose 0.11% to 265,600 yuan/ton, and SMM 1 tin premium dropped 13.64% to 950 yuan/ton. LME 0 - 3 premium fell 9.85% to - 82.50 dollars/ton [1]. - **Internal - External Ratio and Import Profit/Loss**: Import loss increased by 11.20% to - 10,937.43 yuan/ton, and the Shanghai - London ratio decreased to 8.09 [1]. - **Monthly Spread**: The spread of 2506 - 2507 dropped 880.00% to - 390 yuan/ton [1]. - **Fundamental Data (Monthly)**: April tin ore imports increased 18.48% to 9,861 tons. SMM refined tin production in May decreased 2.37% to 14,840 tons [1]. - **Inventory Change**: SHEF inventory decreased 3.59% to 7,107 tons, and social inventory increased 1.00% to 8,945 tons [1]. 2. Lithium Carbonate Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: Short - term fundamentals still face pressure. In June, the balance may be in surplus due to increased processing output and some lithium spodumene lithium extraction increments. The upstream has not seen substantial large - scale production cuts, and the futures price is expected to run weakly, with the main contract referring to the range of 56,000 - 62,000 yuan/ton [2]. - **Summary by Directory**: - **Price and Basis**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price remained unchanged at 60,650 yuan/ton, and the basis (SMM electric carbon benchmark) rose 461.54% to 730 yuan/ton [2]. - **Monthly Spread**: The spread of 2507 - 2508 rose to 20 yuan/ton [2]. - **Fundamental Data**: In May, lithium carbonate production decreased 2.34% to 72,080 tons, and demand increased 4.81% to 93,938 tons. Total inventory increased 1.49% to 97,637 tons [2]. 3. Nickel Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: In the short term, the fundamentals change little and lack driving forces. The disk is expected to fluctuate and adjust, with the main contract referring to the range of 118,000 - 126,000 yuan/ton [4]. - **Summary by Directory**: - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel dropped 0.33% to 121,500 yuan/ton, and 1 Jinchuan nickel premium rose 3.09% to 2,500 yuan/ton [4]. - **Electrowinning Cost**: The cost of integrated MHP producing electrowon nickel decreased 0.49% to 126,132 yuan/ton [4]. - **New Energy Material Price**: Battery - grade nickel sulfate average price remained unchanged at 27,815 yuan/ton [4]. - **Monthly Spread**: The spread of 2507 - 2508 remained at - 200 yuan/ton [4]. - **Supply - Demand and Inventory**: China's refined nickel production decreased 2.62% to 35,350 tons, and SHFE inventory decreased 5.39% to 25,616 tons [4]. 4. Stainless Steel Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: The disk returns to the fundamental trading logic. In the short term, there is still pressure on the fundamentals due to the supply - demand contradiction. It is expected to fluctuate weakly, with the main contract referring to the range of 12,400 - 13,000 yuan/ton [7]. - **Summary by Directory**: - **Price and Basis**: 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) dropped 0.39% to 12,750 yuan/ton, and the basis spread decreased 3.90% to 370 yuan/ton [7]. - **Raw Material Price**: The average price of 8 - 12% high - nickel pig iron (ex - factory price) dropped 0.59% to 934 yuan/nickel point [7]. - **Monthly Spread**: The spread of 2507 - 2508 rose to - 25 yuan/ton [7]. - **Fundamental Data**: China's 300 - series stainless steel crude steel production increased 0.36% to 179.12 million tons, and 300 - series social inventory (Wuxi + Foshan) increased 2.04% to 53.08 million tons [7]. 5. Zinc Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: In the long - term, zinc is in a supply - side easing cycle. If the growth rate of TC exceeds expectations, it indicates smooth transmission to the refined zinc end. The downstream is in a seasonal off - season, and the demand is expected to weaken. It is advisable to adopt a short - selling strategy in the long - term, with the main contract focusing on the support level of 21,000 - 21,500 yuan/ton [10]. - **Summary by Directory**: - **Price and Basis**: SMM 0 zinc ingot dropped 0.31% to 22,240 yuan/ton, and the premium dropped to 240 yuan/ton [10]. - **Ratio and Profit/Loss**: Import loss decreased, and the Shanghai - London ratio increased to 8.33 [10]. - **Monthly Spread**: The spread of 2506 - 2507 dropped to 195 yuan/ton [10]. - **Fundamental Data**: May refined zinc production decreased 1.08% to 54.94 million tons. Galvanizing开工率 increased to 60.06% [10]. - **Inventory**: China's zinc ingot seven - region social inventory decreased 2.77% to 7.71 million tons, and LME inventory decreased 0.78% to 13.1 million tons [10]. 6. Aluminum Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: For alumina, the short - term futures price has limited downward adjustment space, and the medium - term reference cash cost is 2,700 yuan/ton. For electrolytic aluminum, short - term prices are supported, but there is pressure in Q3, with the lowest support at 19,000 - 19,500 yuan/ton [13]. - **Summary by Directory**: - **Price and Spread**: SMM A00 aluminum rose 0.39% to 20,730 yuan/ton, and the premium was - 210 yuan/ton. Alumina prices in different regions showed different degrees of decline [13]. - **Fundamental Data**: May alumina production increased 2.66% to 727.21 million tons, and electrolytic aluminum production increased 3.41% to 372.90 million tons [13]. - **Inventory**: China's electrolytic aluminum social inventory decreased 8.73% to 46.00 million tons, and LME inventory decreased 0.67% to 35.3 million tons [13]. 7. Copper Industry - **Report Industry Investment Rating**: Not provided - **Core View**: In the context of "strong reality + weak expectation", copper prices will fluctuate in the short - term. The "rush - to - export" demand overdrafts subsequent demand, and there is uncertainty in US copper import tariff policies. The main contract refers to the range of 77,000 - 80,000 yuan/ton [14]. - **Summary by Directory**: - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper dropped 0.15% to 78,955 yuan/ton, and the premium dropped to 35 yuan/ton [14]. - **Monthly Spread**: The spread of 2506 - 2507 rose to 340 yuan/ton [14]. - **Fundamental Data**: May electrolytic copper production increased 1.12% to 113.83 million tons, and electrolytic copper imports in April decreased 19.06% to 25.00 million tons [14]. - **Inventory**: Domestic social inventory decreased 2.69% to 14.48 million tons, and SHFE inventory decreased 5.08% to 10.19 million tons [14].

| 锡产业期现日报 | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 投资咨询业务资格:证监许可 【2011】1292号 2025年6月16日 | | | | 寇帝斯 | Z0021810 | | 现货价格及基差 | | | | | | | 品种 | 现值 | 前值 | 狱跌 | 涨跌幅 | 单位 | | SMM 1#锡 | 265600 | 265300 | 300 | 0.11% | | | SMM 1#锡升贴水 | 950 | 1100 | -150 | -13.64% | 元/吨 | | 长江 1#锡 | 266100 | 265800 | 300 | 0.11% | | | LME 0-3升贴水 | -82.50 | -75.10 | -7.40 | -9.85% | 美元/吨 | | 内外比价及进口盈亏 | | | | | | | 品种 | 那值 | 前值 | 涨跌 | 涨跌幅 | 单位 | | 进口密亏 | -10937.43 | -9835.62 | -1101.81 | -11.20% | 元/吨 | | 沪伦比值 | 8.09 | 8. ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant progress of China Salt Lake's 40,000 tons/year integrated lithium salt project in the Qarhan area of Golmud, Qinghai Province, marking its transition from construction to trial production, which lays a solid foundation for the project's full-scale operation [1]. Group 1: Project Development - The lithium extraction device has successfully completed the intermediate handover, indicating the project's shift to trial production [1]. - The lithium extraction device is a key process unit for achieving the production capacity target of 40,000 tons/year, located in a 35,000 square meter facility, utilizing advanced "continuous ion exchange moving bed + membrane coupling" technology [1]. - The project aims to enhance the efficiency and quality of lithium resource extraction through innovative processes and overall optimization, promoting the lithium industry towards diversification and high-quality development [1]. Group 2: Company Structure and Ownership - China Salt Lake is composed of three entities: Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd., Qinghai Huixin Asset Management Co., Ltd., and Wenkang Salt Lake Co., Ltd., with over 15,000 employees and a registered capital of 10 billion yuan [2]. - China Minmetals holds a 53% stake in China Salt Lake, while the Qinghai Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and Qinghai Provincial State-owned Assets Investment Management Co., Ltd. jointly hold 47% [2]. - The controlling shareholder of Salt Lake Co. changed to China Salt Lake on December 27, 2024, after acquiring over 680 million shares for more than 13.5 billion yuan, resulting in a 12.87% ownership stake [2][3]. Group 3: Financial Aspects - The 40,000 tons/year integrated lithium salt project, initiated by Salt Lake Co. in June 2023, includes the production of 20,000 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate and 20,000 tons of lithium chloride, with a total investment of approximately 7.098 billion yuan [3]. - Salt Lake Co. plans to apply for a project loan of up to 1.8 billion yuan from a consortium of five financial institutions to accelerate the project's construction, benefiting from a 1.5% interest subsidy from the central government [3].

2025年6月23日至25日，由中国五矿集团有限公司指导，五矿资本股份有限公司主办，五矿期货有限公司、上海钢联电子商务股份有限公司承办的 2025MMLC（第三届）锂产业大会将在青海省西宁市开幕。 在全球能源转型加速的浪潮下，锂作为"白色石油"已成为碳中和时代的核心战略资源。当前，锂资源供需格局正经历深刻重构——盐湖提锂凭借储量优 势和低碳潜力，被广泛视为保障全球锂供应链安全与韧性的关键突破口。同时，产业链下游的电池材料技术迭代、多场景的市场应用、锂产业的定价逻辑、 循环经济闭环构建等核心议题，深刻影响着全球锂电产业的可持续竞争力与未来格局。 作为2025MMLC（第三届）锂产业大会举办地，青海省地大物博、资源丰富，是我国重要的生态屏障、资源宝库，其钾盐、镁盐、锂盐资源储量居全 国首位，当前正如火如荼建设世界级盐湖产业基地；而作为大会的指导方——中国五矿，正以"具有全球竞争力的世界一流金属矿产企业集团"为战略愿景， 以"矿业报国、矿业强国"为初心使命，致力于成为金属资源保障主力军、冶金建设运营国家队。2025年2月，中国五矿与青海省共同组建中国盐湖工业集 团，在青海盐湖、中国盐湖、世界盐湖发展史上开启了崭新的 ...

Summary of Yahua Group Conference Call Company Overview - Yahua Group has established a dual business model focusing on civil explosives and lithium through its stake in Guoli Company, aiming for diversified development [2][4] Key Points Industry and Business Performance - Yahua Group maintains a leading position in the civil explosives sector with production capacities of 260,000 tons for industrial explosives, 87.77 million units for industrial detonators, and 2.3 million meters for industrial detonating cords [2][5] - The company is actively expanding its overseas market, expecting an increase of 300 to 500 million yuan in overseas civil explosive business by the end of 2027, which will drive profits in this segment to exceed 1 billion yuan [2][6] Lithium Market Dynamics - Due to the resumption of production at the Jiangxi mica mine and cost reductions at the Australian MBS lithium mine, lithium prices are projected to drop to around 61,000 yuan per ton in 2024, leading to losses for most lithium salt manufacturers [2][7] - Despite the overall losses in the lithium sector, Yahua Group benefits from a cost-plus pricing order with Tesla, which constitutes about 30% of its total orders, helping to maintain some profitability [2][8] Future Projections - Yahua Group anticipates lithium sales to reach 100,000 tons by 2027, with a profit of 5,000 yuan per ton, resulting in a net profit of 500 million yuan from lithium alone, alongside civil explosive profits, leading to a total profit of at least 1.5 billion yuan [2][8] - The company's current market capitalization is 13 billion yuan, and with projected profits of at least 1.5 billion yuan by 2027, the valuation appears relatively low, suggesting investment potential [3][9] Additional Insights - Yahua Group's historical background includes its transformation from Yaan Chemical Factory in 2001 and its entry into the lithium industry in 2014, establishing a dual focus on civil explosives and lithium [4] - The company has significant growth expectations for its overseas mining service business, particularly in Zimbabwe and Australia, with ongoing projects expected to contribute to revenue growth [5][6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The economic data for April shows both highlights and weaknesses. The actual growth is still resilient, the supply - demand relationship is stable, and consumption recovery exceeds expectations. However, fixed - asset investment growth is low, the real estate market is weak, and the price center remains low [8]. - The price of lithium carbonate is expected to be weak due to the continuous expectation of oversupply and the decline in costs. The price of most commodities has different trends, such as gold in shock adjustment, copper supported by inventory decline, etc. [10][13] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Economic Data Analysis - The six - caliber data in April (industry, service, export, social retail, investment, real estate sales) are lower than the previous values. There are three highlights: strong actual growth, stable supply - demand, and faster - than - expected consumption recovery. There are also three weaknesses: low fixed - asset investment, weak real estate, and low price center [8]. 3.2 Commodity Analysis 3.2.1 Lithium Carbonate - Supply shows no significant reduction, with the weekly output rising to 16,630 tons and the开工 rate reaching 48%. Demand is weak, and inventory has shifted from slight destocking to restocking, with the SMM weekly inventory at 132,000 tons. The price of lithium ore has dropped rapidly, and the price of lithium carbonate is expected to be weak [10]. 3.2.2 Precious Metals (Gold and Silver) - Gold is in shock adjustment, and silver is in shock decline. The trend intensities of both are 0 [13][19][21]. 3.2.3 Copper - The decline in internal and external inventories supports the price. The trend intensity is 1. There are macro and micro news, such as Fed officials' attitude towards interest rates and new cooperation in the copper industry [23][25]. 3.2.4 Aluminum and Alumina - Aluminum is in range - bound shock, and alumina should pay attention to the impact of the ore end. The trend intensities of both are 0 [13][26][28]. 3.2.5 Zinc - Zinc faces pressure at the upper level. The trend intensity is - 1. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are related economic news [29][30]. 3.2.6 Lead - Lead is in range - bound shock. The trend intensity is 0. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are related economic news [32][33]. 3.2.7 Tin - Tin is in narrow - range shock. The trend intensity is - 1. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are macro and industry news [35][36][38]. 3.2.8 Stainless Steel and Nickel - Stainless steel has a clear cost bottom but lacks upward drive. The trend intensities of nickel and stainless steel are both 0. There are news about Indonesia's policy adjustment on nickel products and the production progress of nickel - related projects [40][45]. 3.2.9 Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - Industrial silicon has upstream复产 and oversupply, and polysilicon has a weak fundamental and downward - driving disk. The trend intensities are - 2 and - 1 respectively. There is news about the US anti - dumping and counter - subsidy investigations on metal silicon [50][52]. 3.2.10 Iron Ore - The short - term bullish factors are realized, and the upward drive slows down. The trend intensity is - 1. The price of relevant contracts and spot prices have changed, and there is news about real estate investment [53][54]. 3.2.11 Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil - Both are in weak shock due to the continuous decline of raw materials. The trend intensities of both are 0. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are news about steel production [56][58]. 3.2.12 Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - Ferrosilicon may have a cost decline and wide - range shock, and silicomanganese is supported by the spot price and in wide - range shock. The trend intensities of both are 0. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are news about the iron alloy market [59][61]. 3.2.13 Coking Coal and Coke - Coking coal is in weak shock with the decline of molten iron. Coke is also in shock. The trend intensities of both are 0. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are news about coal prices and warehouse receipts [63][66]. 3.2.14 Steam Coal - Steam coal has an increase in coal mine inventory and is in weak shock. The trend intensity is 0. There are quotes for domestic and foreign steam coal and information on positions [67][69]. 3.2.15 Logs - Logs are in weak shock [70].

所长 早读 国泰君安期货 2025-05-19 期 请务必阅读正文之后的免责条款部分 1 期货研究 期货研究 美通胀预期创新高，消费者信心创新低 观点分享： 周五公布的密歇根大学消费者信心指数初值 50.8，为史上第二低，不及预期的 53.4，4 月前值为 52.2。本次消费者信心的数值低于媒体调查的几乎所有经济学家的预测。从分项指 数看，现况指数初值 57.6，预期 59.6，前值 59.8；预期指数初值 46.5，接近 45 年来的最低 点，预期 48.2，前值 47.3。市场更为关注的通胀预期数据同样令人不安：5 月密歇根大学 1 年通胀预期初值 7.3%，为 1981 年以来的最高水平，预期 6.5%，前值 6.5%；5 年通胀预期 初值 4.6%，为 1991 年以来的最高，预期 4.4%，前值 4.4%。该数据大体在 2.9%-3.1%的窄 幅波动区间。2022 年 6 月美国通胀处于本轮峰值之际，该通胀预期初值一度达到 3.3%，创 下 2008 年以来的最高。最近几次调查的长期通胀预期已显著高于疫情后的峰值水平。尽管 近期硬数据报告显示美国通胀压力有限，但此次调查类的通胀预期数据仍值得高度关注 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No information about industry investment ratings is provided in the given reports. 2. Core Views Copper - The copper market presents a combination of "strong current situation + weak expectation". The short - term price is likely to fluctuate. The main contract price is expected to range between 77,500 - 79,500 yuan/ton. The macro - level factors and the uncertainty of demand in the peak season are the main influencing factors [1]. Aluminum - For alumina, the market is influenced by both positive and negative factors, and the price is expected to fluctuate in the short term. For electrolytic aluminum, the inventory reduction and the easing of tariff sentiment support the price, but the expected weakening of demand and the decline in cost put pressure on the price. The short - term price is likely to fluctuate [3]. Zinc - The short - term zinc price may be supported by the easing of tariff signals. In the future, the price may decline if terminal consumption is insufficient due to tariff policies, or maintain a high - level oscillation if the growth rate of the mining end is lower than expected and downstream consumption exceeds expectations. In the medium - to - long - term, a short - selling strategy is recommended, with the main contract price reference range of 21,500 - 23,500 yuan/ton [4]. Tin - The macro - sentiment improvement may drive the tin price to rebound, but considering the supply - side restoration and the pessimistic demand expectation, short - selling can be attempted in the range of 265,000 - 270,000 yuan/ton. Attention should be paid to the supply - side raw material restoration rhythm [7]. Nickel - The short - term nickel price is expected to fluctuate. The macro - sentiment has improved, and the cost provides some support, but the medium - term supply is expected to be loose. The main contract price is expected to range between 122,000 - 128,000 yuan/ton [8]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel market is expected to fluctuate. The raw - material end provides some support, but the short - term supply - demand contradiction has intensified, and the inventory pressure has slightly eased. The main contract price is expected to range between 12,600 - 13,200 yuan/ton [11]. Lithium Carbonate - The short - term lithium carbonate price is expected to show a weak oscillation. The supply pressure is obvious, the demand is relatively flat, and the inventory is still high. The main contract price is expected to range between 62,000 - 66,000 yuan/ton [14]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Copper - **Price and Basis**: Most copper prices decreased slightly, with SMM 1 electrolytic copper at 78,155 yuan/ton, down 0.15%. The refined - scrap price difference decreased by 11.54% [1]. - **Monthly Spread**: The spreads between some contracts changed, such as the 2505 - 2506 spread increasing by 10 yuan/ton [1]. - **Fundamental Data**: In April, the electrolytic copper production increased by 0.32%, and the import volume in March increased by 15.24%. The domestic and overseas inventories showed different trends [1]. Aluminum - **Price and Spread**: Aluminum prices generally increased, with SMM A00 aluminum at 20,010 yuan/ton, up 1.01%. The import loss and the spreads between some contracts changed [3]. - **Fundamental Data**: In April, the alumina and electrolytic aluminum production changed. The开工 rates of some aluminum products also changed, and the inventories at home and abroad decreased [3]. Zinc - **Price and Spread**: Zinc prices decreased slightly, with SMM 0 zinc ingot at 22,650 yuan/ton, down 0.31%. The import loss increased, and the spreads between some contracts decreased [4]. - **Fundamental Data**: In April, the refined zinc production increased by 0.31%, and the import volume in March increased by 9.47%. The开工 rates of downstream industries increased [4]. Tin - **Spot Price and Basis**: Tin prices decreased slightly, with SMM 1 tin at 262,100 yuan/ton, down 0.27%. The spreads between some contracts changed significantly [7]. - **Fundamental Data**: In March, the tin ore import decreased, while the refined tin production and import increased. The inventories of some varieties decreased [7]. Nickel - **Price and Basis**: Nickel prices decreased, with SMM 1 electrolytic nickel at 124,950 yuan/ton, down 1.79%. The import loss decreased, and the spreads between some contracts changed [8]. - **Fundamental Data**: In April, the Chinese refined nickel production increased by 6.08%, and the import volume decreased by 68.84%. The inventories at home and abroad changed [8]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Spread**: Stainless - steel prices were slightly adjusted, with the 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 roll) at 13,200 yuan/ton, up 0.38%. The spreads between some contracts changed [11]. - **Fundamental Data**: In April, the 300 - series stainless - steel production in China increased by 11.37%, and the export volume increased by 70.98%. The inventories changed [11]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Spread**: Lithium carbonate prices were mostly stable, with SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate at 64,600 yuan/ton, unchanged. The spreads between some contracts changed [13]. - **Fundamental Data**: In April, the lithium carbonate production decreased, while the demand increased. The inventory increased, and the开工 rate increased [14].

| | 锡产业期现日报 | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 投资咨询业务资格:证监许可【2011】1292号 | | | | | | | 2025年5月13日 | | | | | 寇帝斯 | Z0021810 | | 现货价格及基差 | | | | | | | | | 品种 | 现值 | 前值 | 张跃 | 张跌幅 | 单位 | | | SMM 1#锡 | 262800 | 259600 | 3200 | 1.23% | | | | SMM 1#锡升贴水 | 900 | 900 | O | 0.00% | 元/吨 | | | 长江 1#锡 | 263300 | 260100 | 3200 | 1.23% | | | | LME 0-3升贴水 | -43.01 | -158.07 | 115.06 | 72.79% | 美元/吨 | | | 内外比价及进口盈亏 | | | | | | | | 品种 | 现值 | 前值 | 张跃 | 涨跌幅 | 单位 | | | 进口盈亏 | -2373.05 | -9430.59 | 7057. ...

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views - **Lithium Carbonate**: The market is bearish with weak fundamentals and high inventory. The price is expected to remain weak, with the main contract ranging from 62,000 to 66,000 yuan/ton [1][3]. - **Tin**: The supply side is expected to recover, while the demand outlook is pessimistic. The price may rebound due to macro - sentiment but is likely to be bearish in the medium - term. Attention should be paid to the supply recovery rhythm [4]. - **Nickel**: The macro - sentiment is temporarily stable, and the cost provides support, but the medium - term supply is abundant. The price is expected to fluctuate, with the main contract ranging from 122,000 to 128,000 yuan/ton [5]. - **Stainless Steel**: The short - term supply - demand contradiction is expanding, and the inventory pressure is slightly relieved. The price is expected to fluctuate weakly, with the main contract ranging from 12,600 to 13,000 yuan/ton [6][7]. - **Zinc**: The supply side may become looser, and the demand is weak. The price may be supported in the short - term, but in the long - term, a short - selling strategy is recommended. The main contract reference range is 21,500 - 23,500 yuan/ton [9]. - **Aluminum**: The alumina price is expected to fluctuate, and the aluminum price is expected to be weak, with the support level at 18,000 - 18,500 yuan/ton [12]. - **Copper**: The copper market shows a "strong reality + weak expectation" pattern. The price is expected to fluctuate in the short - term, with the main contract focusing on the 77,500 - 78,500 yuan/ton pressure level [13]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Price and Basis - **Lithium Carbonate**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate remained unchanged at 65,250 yuan/ton, while battery - grade lithium hydroxide decreased by 0.23%. The basis (SMM electric carbon benchmark) increased by 10,800% [1]. - **Tin**: SMM 1 tin decreased by 0.99% to 259,600 yuan/ton [4]. - **Nickel**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel decreased by 0.06% to 124,825 yuan/ton [5]. - **Stainless Steel**: 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 roll) remained unchanged at 13,050 yuan/ton [6]. - **Zinc**: SMM 0 zinc ingot decreased by 0.35% to 22,770 yuan/ton [9]. - **Aluminum**: SMM A00 aluminum decreased by 0.05% to 19,610 yuan/ton [12]. - **Copper**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper decreased by 0.29% to 78,205 yuan/ton [13]. Fundamentals - **Lithium Carbonate**: In April, lithium carbonate production decreased by 6.65%, while demand increased by 3.02%. Inventory increased by 6.81% [1]. - **Tin**: In March, tin ore imports decreased by 4.83%, and SMM refined tin production increased by 8.75% [4]. - **Nickel**: In April, China's refined nickel products increased by 6.08%, and imports decreased by 68.84% [5]. - **Stainless Steel**: In April, China's 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel production decreased by 2.65%, and exports increased by 70.98% [6]. - **Zinc**: In April, refined zinc production increased by 0.31%, and the social inventory increased by 8.18% [9]. - **Aluminum**: In April, alumina production decreased by 6.17%, and electrolytic aluminum production decreased by 2.91% [12]. - **Copper**: In April, electrolytic copper production increased by 0.32%, and the domestic social inventory decreased by 7.33% [13].