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].

Report Summary 1. Market Performance - On July 18, 2025, China's A-share market showed a slight upward trend. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.50% to 3534.48 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.37% to 10913.84 points, and the ChiNext Index rose 0.34% to 2277.15 points. The trading volume of the two markets reached 1.5711 trillion yuan, an increase of 31.7 billion yuan from the previous day [3]. - Last week, the domestic stock index futures market showed a strengthening trend. The weekly increases of the main contracts of CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 futures were 1.21%, 0.56%, 1.36%, and 1.48% respectively [3]. - Last week, 30-year and 10-year treasury bond futures rose, while 5-year and 2-year treasury bond futures fell [4]. 2. Fundamental Analysis - The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference held a symposium on the analysis of the macroeconomic situation in the first half of 2025. Some members put forward suggestions on stabilizing and activating the capital market, promoting technological innovation in the private sector, and other aspects [8]. - From 2020 to 2024, China's total retail sales of consumer goods increased from 39.1 trillion yuan to 48.3 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. It is expected to exceed 50 trillion yuan this year [8]. - In the first half of this year, central state-owned enterprises achieved an added value of 5.2 trillion yuan and completed fixed - asset investment of 2 trillion yuan. In the second half of the year, they will focus on developing new - quality productive forces [8]. - From July 12 - 18, there were 97 domestic investment and financing events, a 21.25% increase from the previous week. The total disclosed financing amount was about 5.041 billion yuan, an 8.85% increase. The artificial intelligence field had the highest disclosed financing amount, about 2.486 billion yuan [9]. - Last week, the central bank conducted 1.7268 trillion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, with a net investment of 1.2011 trillion yuan. This week, 1.7268 trillion yuan of reverse repurchases, 200 billion yuan of MLF, and 120 billion yuan of treasury cash fixed - deposits are due [9]. 3. Valuation Analysis - As of July 18, the PE of the CSI 300 Index was 13.32 times, with a percentile of 72.16%, and the PB was 1.40 times; the PE of the SSE 50 Index was 11.33 times, with a percentile of 82.75%, and the PB was 1.25 times; the PE of the CSI 1000 Index was 40.1 times, with a percentile of 61.96%, and the PB was 2.23 times [12]. - The report introduced two formulas for calculating the stock - bond yield spread: one is based on the reciprocal of the price - earnings ratio, and the other is based on the dividend yield [19]. 4. Comprehensive Analysis - The main contract of the CSI 300 stock index futures (IF2509) closed at 4041.80 points on July 18, with a weekly increase of 1.21%. The current low risk - free interest rate and reduced supply of high - yield risk - free assets have created favorable conditions for incremental funds to enter the market. The market is expected to continue a moderately strong trend this week, but there may be insufficient momentum for a significant upward movement in the short term. Traders are advised to control risks [28].

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].

Market Performance - A-shares steadily advanced this week, with the ChiNext Index reaching a new high for the year and the Shenzhen Component Index hitting a four-month high, approaching its highest point of the year [1] - Weekly trading volume increased to 7.73 trillion yuan, marking the largest weekly trading volume in three months [1] Fund Inflows - Leverage funds actively entered the market, with most industries under the Shenwan first-level industry classification seeing net buying, particularly the computer industry with over 4.4 billion yuan and the electronics industry with over 3 billion yuan [2] - The electronic, biopharmaceutical, and automotive sectors each received over 20 billion yuan in net inflows, while the non-bank financial sector saw a net outflow of over 8.3 billion yuan [2] Rare Earth Demand - The rare earth sector performed strongly, with the rare earth permanent magnet index reaching a three-and-a-half-year high [3] - Demand for rare earths is expected to grow rapidly due to advancements in humanoid robots and electric vehicles, with estimates suggesting a demand of at least 70,000 tons of neodymium-iron-boron by 2025 [3] Energy Metals - The energy metals sector, including lithium and cobalt, reached a two-year high, with lithium carbonate futures breaking 70,000 yuan/ton, marking a 20% increase from recent lows [4] - Short-term lithium salt supply may decline due to reduced exports from Chile and domestic production halts, leading to a potential price stabilization [4] Biopharmaceutical Sector - The biopharmaceutical sector saw significant gains, with the innovative drug index hitting record highs multiple times this week [6] - Notable stocks in the sector, such as Lianhuan Pharmaceutical and Aosaikang, experienced consecutive trading halts, with some stocks showing year-to-date gains exceeding 200% [6][7] Earnings Forecasts - Several pharmaceutical companies have recently forecasted substantial profit increases for the first half of 2025, with estimates suggesting net profit growth exceeding 19 times for some firms [7]

Core Views - The report maintains a positive long-term outlook on gold, copper, and aluminum, emphasizing the importance of strategic metals [1][3] - In H1 2025, domestic economic indicators show signs of bottoming out, with improvements in real estate construction and a gradual shift towards new economic drivers [4][8] - The global economic landscape is being reshaped by fluctuating interest rate expectations from the Federal Reserve and the impacts of trade wars, leading to significant changes in resource sectors [4][8] Investment Strategies - **Main Line 1: Expansion on the Denominator Side - Gold and Silver**: Focus on gold and silver, with specific attention to the performance of gold stocks and the potential for silver due to its high price ratio to gold [4][5] - **Main Line 2: Improvement on the Numerator Side - Aluminum, Copper, Tin**: Anticipate continued high profitability in aluminum due to falling costs, while remaining cautious of potential short-term demand weakness [4][7] - **Main Line 3: Key Strategic Metals**: Highlighting opportunities in rare earths and other strategic metals amid US-China tensions, particularly in six key strategic metals [4][7] - **Main Line 4: Supply-Side Disruptions from Anti-Competition**: The report suggests that supply-side constraints in sectors like lithium carbonate may present attractive bottom-fishing opportunities [4][7] Market Performance - The CRB metal spot index increased by 7.08% from the beginning of 2025 to June 30, 2025, indicating a general upward trend in metal prices [9][10] - Gold prices surged by 23.93% during the same period, driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut [12][14] - Industrial metals, particularly tin and copper, saw significant price increases of 19.91% and 15.59% respectively, while zinc prices fell by 5.55% [16][19] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Global copper inventories saw a significant reduction, with LME copper stocks decreasing by 66.17% by June 30, 2025 [21][69] - The report anticipates limited growth in global copper supply due to insufficient capital expenditure in mining, projecting only a 2.3% increase in global copper production in 2025 [62][64] - The refined copper market is expected to remain slightly short, with a projected demand growth of 7.1% for 2025, supporting a high price center for copper [69] Sector Performance - The non-ferrous metal sector outperformed the broader market, with a cumulative increase of 19.17% from January to June 2025, compared to a 5.6% rise in the Shanghai Composite Index [38][40] - Sub-sectors such as tungsten, gold, and rare earths performed particularly well, with respective increases of 39.64%, 33.57%, and 31.88% [42][44] - Companies closely tied to resource price fluctuations, particularly in gold and rare earths, showed strong performance, while midstream processing companies faced challenges due to weak downstream demand [44]

周期股，"王者归来"。 今天上午， 周期股全面走强，有色金属板块领涨，化工、煤炭、油气、钢铁等板块均上涨。 从个股表现看，万华化学、洛阳钼业、紫金矿业、 北 方稀土等龙头股上涨。其中， 北方稀 土（600111）上涨8.83%，盘中一度涨停，成交额为117亿元，居A股第一，也是上午A股唯 一成交额过百亿元的个股。 白酒、银行、保险等权重板块反弹。 AI方面，受OpenAI推出ChatGPT智能体影响， AI应用 端上午走势较强。 截至上午收盘，上证指数上涨0.34%，深证成指上涨0.3%，创业板指上涨0.26%。 对于稀土板块，中金公司表示，在供应边际增量有限的背景下，出口及国内需求预期改善将 推动国内稀土价格整体回升。全球稀土供应格局正在经历重塑，国内稀土和磁材企业，以及 海外稀土产业链相关公司有望迎来重估。 中信证券表示，近期稀土价格呈现稳定上涨趋势，主要受到供需格局改善和政策支持的推 动。在新能源、新材料等下游产业持续扩张的背景下，稀土需求将持续增长。供给端产能释 放有限，进一步支撑稀土价格走强。同时，国家相关政策不断出台，为稀土行业发展提供良 好环境。建议投资者关注具备资源和技术优势的龙头企业。 周期 ...

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Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The conference call primarily discusses the precious metals and industrial metals sectors, highlighting the performance and outlook for gold, silver, copper, and aluminum [1][2][3][4][10]. Key Points and Arguments Precious Metals - **Gold Price Outlook**: The gold price has shown a strong performance in the first half of the year, with expectations for continued strength in the second half due to ongoing U.S. fiscal pressures, including rising national debt and fiscal deficits [2][3]. - **Monetary and Financial Attributes**: The core drivers for gold's long-term performance are its monetary and financial attributes, which are expected to remain significant as U.S. debt and dollar credibility weaken [2][3]. - **Central Bank Support**: Global central banks' backing of gold reserves is anticipated to create a positive feedback loop supporting gold prices [3]. - **Silver Demand**: There is optimism for silver in the second half of the year, with a focus on its rigid supply and industrial applications, which are expected to drive price recovery [4][10]. Industrial Metals - **Copper and Aluminum Trends**: The copper market is expected to show strong price elasticity due to low inventory levels, while aluminum has also seen a recovery post-tariff adjustments [7][10]. - **Supply Constraints**: The supply of aluminum is tightening, with production capacity growth limited, which may lead to price increases [9]. - **Electricity Investment**: Strong investment in electricity infrastructure is noted, contributing to demand resilience across various sectors, including appliances and automotive [6][9]. - **Energy Metals**: The prices of lithium and nickel products are currently low, but there is potential for a bottom reversal if supply constraints are addressed [10][11]. Additional Insights - **Tariff Impact**: The increase in tariffs is expected to contribute to inflationary pressures in the U.S., which may further support precious metals [2]. - **Global Inventory Levels**: Current global inventories are at historically low levels, which may exacerbate supply-demand imbalances in the future [7]. - **Investment Recommendations**: The call suggests focusing on companies with significant cost advantages and growth potential in the precious and industrial metals sectors [11]. Important but Overlooked Content - **Market Sentiment**: Despite short-term demand concerns, the overall supply rigidity in silver is expected to lead to a supply shortage, supporting price increases [4]. - **Geopolitical Factors**: The concentration of supply in countries like Guinea may pose risks to the raw material supply chain, which should be monitored closely [8]. This summary encapsulates the key insights and projections discussed in the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future outlook of the precious and industrial metals sectors.

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided on the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints - The market has shown a significant dulling in its reaction to negative news, with trading volume and sentiment remaining strong. The "asset shortage" and "national team" support have increased the willingness to allocate to equity assets, while "anti - involution" and real estate policy expectations have boosted market sentiment. However, due to the lack of substantial positive factors at home and abroad and the reduced discount advantage of stock index futures, it is advisable to be cautious about chasing the rise in the short term [7]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Macro - Financial Data - **Interest Rates**: DR001 closed at 1.42%, up 8.13bp; DR007 at 1.54%, up 6.42bp; GC001 at 1.49%, up 14.00bp; GC007 at 1.56%, up 5.50bp; SHBOR 3M at 1.56%, up 0.40bp; LPR 5 - year at 3.50%, unchanged; 1 - year treasury at 1.37%, unchanged; 5 - year treasury at 1.52%, up 0.25bp; 10 - year treasury at 1.67%, unchanged; 10 - year US treasury at 4.43%, up 8.00bp [3]. - **Central Bank Operations**: The central bank conducted 2262 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations with an operating rate of 1.40% yesterday. With 1065 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing, the net daily injection was 1197 billion yuan. This week, 4257 billion yuan of reverse repurchases will mature, and 1000 billion yuan of MLF will mature on July 15 [3][4]. 3.2 Stock Index Futures and Spot Market - **Stock Index Futures**: IF volume was 80048, down 51.0; IF open interest was 263468, down 6.8; IH volume was 41336, down 54.4; IH open interest was down 13.2; IC volume was 66406, down 46.3; IC open interest was 227301, down 6.1; IM volume was 132782, down 50.4; IM open interest was 326601, down 8.0. The premium and discount rates of IF, IH, IC, and IM contracts in different periods are also provided [5][8]. - **Stock Index Spot**: The CSI 300 rose 0.07% to 4017.7; the SSE 50 rose 0.04% to 2757.8; the CSI 500 fell 0.1% to 6020.9; the CSI 1000 rose 0.02% to 6462.3. The trading volume of the two markets was 14588 billion yuan, a decrease of 2534 billion yuan from last Friday. Industry sectors were mostly up, with precious metals, energy metals, etc. leading the gains, and diversified finance, gaming, etc. leading the losses [6]. 3.3 Export Data - China's exports in June increased by 5.8% year - on - year in US dollars, up from 4.8% in the previous period. During the Sino - US "reciprocal tariff" suspension period in June, Sino - US foreign trade recovered significantly, with exports to the US improving by 32.44% month - on - month to 381.7 billion US dollars, and the proportion in total exports rising from 9.12% in May to 11.74%. Exports to Africa also had a good performance. However, with the implementation of reciprocal tariff measures in August, Sino - US trade may face challenges [6].