Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the precious metals, copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel, stainless steel, industrial silicon, polysilicon, lithium carbonate, and tin markets. It takes into account factors such as market trends, supply and demand dynamics, policy impacts, and geopolitical risks, and offers corresponding trading strategies for each metal [3][4][6][8]. Summary by Related Catalogs Precious Metals - **Market Review**: London gold reached a new high of over $3,830 per ounce, closing up 1.97%. London silver hit a high of $47.174, closing up 1.9%. The Shanghai gold and silver futures also reached new highs [3]. - **Important Information**: The US government faces a shutdown crisis, which may affect economic data release and the Fed's October monetary policy decision. The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in October is 89.8% [3][4]. - **Logic Analysis**: The US government shutdown risk and the expectation of interest rate cuts have increased market risk aversion, leading to a strong upward trend in precious metals. However, due to the approaching National Day holiday in China, it is advisable to reduce positions at high prices [4]. - **Trading Strategies**: Take profits at high prices before the holiday and hold light positions. Wait and see for arbitrage. Buy deep out - of - the - money call options or collar call options [4]. Copper - **Market Review**: The night - session of SHFE copper 2511 contract closed up 1.96%. LME copper closed down 2.19%. LME inventory decreased by 500 tons, while COMEX inventory increased by 923 tons [6]. - **Important Information**: The US government may shut down, and different Fed officials have different views on interest rates [6]. - **Logic Analysis**: The Grasberg accident has exacerbated the tightness of copper ore supply. Domestic production has declined, and consumption is weak. The long - term supply - demand structure has changed [8]. - **Trading Strategies**: Adopt a low - buying strategy for long positions. Hold off - market positive arbitrage positions. Wait and see for options [8]. Alumina - **Market Review**: The night - session of alumina 2601 contract fell. Spot prices in various regions declined [10]. - **Important Information**: Eight departments proposed to strengthen resource exploration and rationally layout alumina projects. The national alumina operating capacity increased, and the import price decreased [10][13]. - **Logic Analysis**: Policy impacts on capacity investment are limited. The import window is open, and the fundamentals are in surplus, so the price is expected to be weak [14]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect the price to trend weakly. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [14][16]. Cast Aluminum Alloy - **Market Review**: The night - session of cast aluminum alloy 2511 contract rose. Spot prices remained flat [16]. - **Important Information**: Policies affected the recycled aluminum industry. The exchange's aluminum alloy warehouse receipts increased, and downstream enterprises had different holiday arrangements [18]. - **Logic Analysis**: The tight supply of scrap aluminum restricts raw material stocking. Downstream holidays are extended, and the price is expected to fluctuate narrowly [18]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect the futures price to fluctuate with the aluminum price. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [19]. Electrolytic Aluminum - **Market Review**: The night - session of SHFE aluminum 2511 contract rose. Spot prices in various regions declined [21]. - **Important Information**: US economic data showed resilience. Chinese aluminum ingot inventory decreased, and photovoltaic installation declined. Downstream enterprises' holiday and procurement situations varied [22][23]. - **Logic Analysis**: US economic data affects interest rate cut expectations. Domestic inventory decreased, but consumption is not strong. The price is expected to fluctuate, and there may be inventory accumulation after the holiday [24]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect the price to fluctuate in the short term. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [25]. Zinc - **Market Review**: LME zinc rose, and SHFE zinc rose. Spot premiums increased [26]. - **Important Information**: Domestic zinc inventory decreased, and a mining company obtained a new mining license [27]. - **Logic Analysis**: In October, domestic zinc concentrate production may decrease, and imports are expected to decline. Refined zinc supply may increase, and consumption is not expected to improve significantly. Overseas inventory reduction supports the price, but there are risks of overseas delivery [27][28]. - **Trading Strategies**: Control positions before the holiday. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [30]. Lead - **Market Review**: LME lead fell, and SHFE lead fell slightly. Spot prices declined, and downstream procurement was okay [32]. - **Important Information**: Lead inventory decreased, lead battery enterprise production was mixed, and the holiday may lead to a decline in production [32][33][35]. - **Logic Analysis**: The lead concentrate market is in tight balance, and scrap lead prices are likely to rise. Primary lead production may be affected by losses, while secondary lead production may increase. Consumption in the peak season is not as expected [35]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect the price to fluctuate weakly. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [36]. Nickel - **Market Review**: LME nickel rose, and SHFE nickel rose. LME nickel inventory increased, and premiums of different brands changed [38]. - **Important Information**: Russian nickel entered the US market through Europe. Indonesia's actions affected the nickel price [38][40]. - **Logic Analysis**: Indonesia's actions drove a slight rebound in the nickel price. Downstream consumption is expected to be flat, and the supply is still in surplus. It is recommended to hold an empty position during the holiday [40]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect a wide - range fluctuation. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [41][42]. Stainless Steel - **Market Review**: The main contract of stainless steel rose, and index positions decreased. Spot prices were in a certain range [42]. - **Important Information**: A Korean and a Chinese company will jointly build a stainless steel plant in Indonesia [42]. - **Logic Analysis**: Stainless steel followed the nickel price to rebound slightly. Supply pressure remains, but inventory is lower than last year, and the price is expected to fluctuate at a high level. It is recommended to hold an empty position during the holiday [44]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect a wide - range fluctuation. Wait and see for arbitrage and options [44]. Industrial Silicon - **Market Review**: The industrial silicon futures fell, and some spot prices declined [46]. - **Important Information**: A silicon project started construction [46]. - **Logic Analysis**: The inventory structure is "low at both ends and high in the middle." The supply is not very sensitive to price changes. There are rumors of increased production, and the price may回调 in the short term and then can be bought [46]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect a short - term callback and then buy. Sell out - of - the - money put options to take profits. No arbitrage opportunity [47]. Polysilicon - **Market Review**: The polysilicon futures fluctuated narrowly and fell slightly. Spot prices were stable [49]. - **Important Information**: The State - owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission held a symposium [49]. - **Logic Analysis**: Spot prices are stable, but there are pressures on contract delivery and inventory accumulation. The price may回调 in the short term, and it is recommended to exit long positions and then re - enter after the holiday [49]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect a short - term callback, exit long positions and re - enter after the holiday. Conduct reverse arbitrage between 2511 and 2512 contracts. Sell out - of - the - money put options to take profits [50]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract of lithium carbonate rose, and positions and warehouse receipts increased. Spot prices declined [52][53]. - **Important Information**: A lithium mining company modified a supply agreement, Tesla entered the Indian market, and a lithium project was put into production [53]. - **Logic Analysis**: October demand is strong, supply growth is narrowing, and inventory is decreasing. The price is expected to fluctuate during the holiday, and the situation may change after the holiday. It is recommended to hold an empty position [52][53][54]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect a wide - range fluctuation. Wait and see for arbitrage. Sell out - of - the - money put options [55]. Tin - **Market Review**: SHFE tin rose, and spot prices declined. Consumption was weak [56]. - **Important Information**: The US government shutdown risk, Fed officials' views, and Indonesia's closure of illegal mining points affected the market [56][57]. - **Logic Analysis**: The US situation and Indonesia's actions affected the price. The tin concentrate supply is still tight, demand is weak, and inventory decreased. Attention should be paid to Myanmar's resumption of production and consumption recovery [57][59]. - **Trading Strategies**: Expect a short - term strong - side fluctuation, be cautious about Indonesia's event. Wait and see for options [59].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The Fed's expected rate cut is driving up gold prices, with the market pricing in an 88% probability of a rate cut in October. Global central banks' strong gold - buying trend and geopolitical risks also support gold prices [3]. - Copper prices soared last week due to the unexpected halt at Grasberg Copper Mine, and there is a short - term over - increase [18]. - Aluminum prices are in a short - term tug - of - war due to mixed demand signals. Alumina is in an oversupply situation, while casting aluminum alloy is trading based on fundamentals with a mixed outlook. All three may show short - term positive sentiment [38][39][40]. - Zinc supply is in surplus, and the market shows a pattern of strong external and weak internal prices in terms of inventory. It is expected to fluctuate in the short term [64]. - The nickel industry is affected by various factors such as government sanctions, cost increases, and supply - demand dynamics in different segments. Prices in different parts of the chain show different trends [80]. - Tin prices are likely to fluctuate due to the short - term supply - tight situation and weak demand [95]. - Carbonate lithium futures prices are expected to fluctuate before the National Day holiday, supported by potential downstream demand growth [110]. - The industrial silicon market will maintain a "strong expectation, weak reality" pattern, and polysilicon prices are volatile [122]. Summaries Based on Related Catalogs Precious Metals - **Price Influencing Factors**: Fed rate - cut expectations, global central bank gold purchases, and geopolitical risks support gold prices. The market anticipates an 88% chance of a rate cut in October, and 2025 central bank gold purchases may exceed 900 tons [3]. Copper - **Price Movement**: Copper prices rose significantly last week because of the unexpected halt at Grasberg Copper Mine, and there is short - term over - increase. The recovery time of the mine is longer than previously expected [18]. - **Market Data**: The latest prices of Shanghai copper futures and spot copper show different degrees of change, and inventory data also change [19][24]. Aluminum - **Aluminum**: Short - term price movements are affected by demand changes and potential positive sentiment from industry policies. The inventory decreased by 21,000 tons on Thursday [38]. - **Alumina**: It is in an oversupply situation, but short - term downward profit space may be limited due to factors such as cost and industry policies [39]. - **Casting Aluminum Alloy**: It is trading based on fundamentals, with mixed supply - demand factors leading to short - term price stability [40]. Zinc - **Supply - Demand Situation**: Supply is in surplus, with domestic mines having a price advantage and overseas mines increasing production. Demand shows a pattern of strong external and weak internal prices in terms of inventory [64]. - **Market Data**: Zinc futures and spot prices change, and inventory data also show different trends [65][73]. Nickel - **Industry Situation**: The nickel industry is affected by government sanctions, cost increases, and supply - demand dynamics in different segments. Nickel iron prices are falling, and stainless steel inventory is accumulating [80]. - **Market Data**: The prices of nickel and stainless steel futures and spot show different degrees of change, and inventory data also change [81]. Tin - **Price Outlook**: Tin prices are likely to fluctuate due to short - term supply - tightness and weak demand, and the impact of macro factors has decreased [95]. - **Market Data**: Tin futures and spot prices change, and inventory data also show different trends [96][101]. Carbonate Lithium - **Price Forecast**: Carbonate lithium futures prices are expected to fluctuate before the National Day holiday, supported by potential downstream demand growth [110]. - **Market Data**: Futures and spot prices of carbonate lithium change, and inventory data also show different trends [111][116]. Industrial Silicon - **Market Outlook**: The industrial silicon market will maintain a "strong expectation, weak reality" pattern, and polysilicon prices are volatile. Attention should be paid to production cuts in the southwest and policy implementation [122]. - **Market Data**: Industrial silicon futures and spot prices change, and inventory data also show different trends [122].

Market Overview - A-shares saw a strong performance in September, with major indices closing higher, including a 12% increase in the ChiNext Index, marking a three-year high, and over 11% rise in the Sci-Tech 50 Index, reaching a four-year high [2][3] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose 12.73% and the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 29.25% for the quarter, with all major indices achieving five consecutive monthly gains [2] Sector Performance - The financial and liquor sectors experienced declines, while the non-ferrous metals sector surged, with companies like Jiangxi Copper and Jingyi Co. hitting their daily limit [3][6] - The storage chip concept was active, with stocks like Jiangbolong and Huahong Semiconductor reaching new highs [10] - The military trade concept gained momentum, with stocks such as Guorui Technology and AVIC Shenfei hitting their daily limit [14][16] Non-Ferrous Metals Sector - The cobalt market saw a significant surge, with the average price of 1 cobalt reaching 337,000 CNY/ton, a daily increase of 29,000 CNY, marking the largest single-day rise this year [8] - Factors contributing to this surge include tightening global supply and strong domestic demand in the new energy sector [8][9] - The Congo government's quota policy is expected to exacerbate the shortage of cobalt, leading to a strong upward trend in prices [9] Chip Sector - The NAND flash market is experiencing price increases, with major manufacturers like SanDisk and Samsung announcing price hikes due to high demand and supply constraints [12] - The market outlook remains positive, with expectations of further price increases in enterprise-level SSDs and related components [12] Military Trade Sector - The deteriorating security situation in the Middle East is likely to increase global defense spending, benefiting Chinese military equipment exports [16] - The upcoming Dubai Airshow in November is anticipated to showcase strong performance for Chinese military exports [16]

Core Viewpoint - Copper prices have reached their highest level since May of last year, driven by supply-side disruptions and improving manufacturing sentiment in China, although downstream demand remains subdued [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The night trading session for copper saw a high opening and a closing increase of 1.27%, with prices slightly retreating during the day [1] - The US dollar index is under pressure, contributing to a generally positive trend in precious metals and non-ferrous metals [1] Group 2: Economic Indicators - China's official manufacturing PMI rose by 0.4 percentage points in September, indicating continued improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1] - The Federal Reserve has initiated a rate-cutting cycle, and risks of a US government shutdown have increased, further pressuring the US dollar [1] Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The disruption at the Grasberg mine has been largely priced in, but copper prices have shifted to a higher trading range with strong support below [1] - Domestic refined copper social inventory has shown a significant increase due to high copper prices suppressing downstream demand and the end of pre-holiday stockpiling [1] - Despite being the traditional peak demand season, downstream performance in the copper market is weak, with low stocking sentiment among downstream enterprises due to high prices and short-term pricing periods [1] Group 4: Future Outlook - The Grasberg project's shutdown is expected to continue to lower the growth forecast for refined copper production in the coming years [1] - China's target for average growth in non-ferrous metal production has been adjusted down to 1.5% for the next two years, with expectations of continued production cuts in October [1] - The low social inventory levels suggest that copper prices are likely to maintain a volatile upward trend in the short term [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Xiangcai Securities indicates that in the first half of 2025, the profits in the non-ferrous metal industry are concentrating towards upstream sectors, with stable revenue but significant performance growth in the sector, leading to improved profitability and cash flow [1][2]. Industry Overview - In the first half of 2025, the non-ferrous metal industry achieved a total revenue of 1.82 trillion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.59%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders reached 953.63 billion yuan, up 35.94% year-on-year [2]. - The revenue growth rate for the non-ferrous mining and selection industry is higher than that of the smelting and processing industry, indicating a shift of profits towards upstream operations [2]. Segment Performance - **Copper Sector**: - Revenue for the copper sector in the first half of 2025 was 923.66 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.54%, while net profit reached 438.11 billion yuan, up 40.97% year-on-year [3]. - Profit growth significantly outpaced revenue growth, indicating a recovery in profitability [3]. - **Precious Metals Sector**: - The precious metals sector saw substantial growth, with revenue of 188.25 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.15%, and net profit of 9.68 billion yuan, up 64.71% year-on-year [3]. - The growth was primarily driven by significant increases in gold and silver prices [3]. - **Rare Earth Sector**: - The rare earth sector turned from negative to positive revenue growth, with a notable increase in net profit [4]. - The magnetic materials segment also showed slight revenue growth, with net profit growth exceeding revenue growth [4]. - **Tungsten Sector**: - The tungsten sector experienced positive revenue growth with an increase in net profit, although the growth was limited due to non-recurring gains [4]. - Profitability in the tungsten sector is steadily improving, with slight increases in capital expenditure [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the copper sector, which is expected to benefit from supply constraints and favorable demand dynamics, particularly in the context of anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [5]. - The precious metals sector is also highlighted for its potential long-term growth in gold prices due to a weakening dollar and diversification of central bank reserves [5]. - Additionally, the tungsten and rare earth sectors are recommended for their strategic value and supply constraints, with specific companies like Zhaojin Mining and Jinli Permanent Magnet being mentioned as potential investment targets [5].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Overweight" (maintained) [2] Core Views - The non-ferrous metal industry has shown significant mid-term profit growth, with excellent performance in precious metals and minor metals sectors [2] - The non-ferrous metal index has increased by 49.27% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 34.96 percentage points [4][16] - The first half of 2025 saw a stable revenue growth in the non-ferrous sector, with a notable increase in net profit [5][36] - The copper sector's profit growth significantly outpaced revenue growth, while precious metals saw substantial increases in both revenue and profit [6][9] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance Overview - The non-ferrous metal industry has outperformed the market, ranking second among major sectors in terms of growth in the first half of 2025 [18] - The precious metals and minor metals sectors have shown particularly strong performance, with the rare earth sector's growth far exceeding others [22][52] 2. Copper Sector - In the first half of 2025, the copper sector achieved revenue of 923.66 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.54%, while net profit reached 43.81 billion yuan, up 40.97% [60][62] - The sector's profit growth was significantly higher than revenue growth, indicating improved profitability [63] 3. Precious Metals Sector - The precious metals sector reported a revenue of 188.25 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 27.15%, with net profit increasing by 64.71% [6][11] 4. Rare Earth and Magnetic Materials Sector - The rare earth sector saw a turnaround in revenue growth, with net profit significantly increasing in the first half of 2025 [7][8] - The magnetic materials sector also experienced a slight revenue increase, with net profit growth outpacing revenue growth [8] 5. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the copper sector due to supply constraints and favorable demand dynamics, as well as the precious metals sector, which is expected to benefit from a long-term bullish outlook on gold prices [9]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Gold: ★★ (Long - term holding) [1] - Silver: ★★ (Holding positions over the holiday) [1] - Copper: ★★ (Long - term holding) [1] - Zinc: ★ (Rebound) [1] - Lead: ★ (Weak) [1] - Tin: ★★ (Strong) [1] - Aluminum: ★ (Rebound under pressure) [1] - Nickel: ★ (Rebound under pressure) [1] - Industrial Silicon: ★ (Rebound) [1] - Polysilicon: ★ (Cautiously bullish) [1] - Lithium Carbonate: ★ (Wide - range oscillation) [1] 2. Core Views of the Report - The risks such as the Russia - Ukraine conflict and the US government shutdown, along with the dovish statements of Fed officials, support the long - term investment value of gold and silver. The long - term bullish logic for gold and silver remains unchanged, but short - term risks need to be noted [1][3][4]. - The copper market is affected by factors such as supply contraction expectations and strategic resource attributes. It is recommended to take different strategies for short - term and long - term investments [1][6][7]. - The zinc market shows a pattern of increasing supply and decreasing demand in the long - term. It is advisable to be cautious during the holiday and maintain the view of shorting on rebounds [1][10][11]. - The lead market is currently in a short - term weak trend due to factors such as the resumption of production of lead enterprises and weak downstream demand [1]. - The tin market has a strong upward trend due to supply disruptions and supported terminal consumption [1]. - The aluminum market faces challenges such as reduced overseas bauxite arrivals and unsmooth destocking, resulting in a rebound under pressure [1][14]. - The nickel market has a situation of over - supply in refined nickel and uncertain downstream consumption of stainless steel, so it is recommended to wait and see [1][18][19]. - The industrial silicon market has a situation of reduced supply and increased downstream stocking, with short - term cost support and high inventory coexisting [1]. - The polysilicon market has production uncertainties in October, but strong policy expectations support the price [1]. - The lithium carbonate market has increasing production and continuous destocking. It is expected to fluctuate widely, and attention should be paid to the support of the 60 - day moving average [1][22][23]. 3. Summaries According to Related Catalogs Gold and Silver - **Market Conditions**: Gold and silver have reached new highs, supported by risk events such as the US government shutdown and the Russia - Ukraine conflict [2][3]. - **Logic**: In the long - term, gold will benefit from global monetary easing, the decline of the US dollar's credit, and the reconstruction of the geopolitical pattern. Silver follows the trend of gold and is also supported by other metal sentiments and strong demand [3][1]. - **Strategy**: Long - term multi - orders can be held over the holiday, and short - term multi - orders should be held lightly. Pay attention to short - term sentiment fluctuations if the US fiscal bill is resolved [4]. Copper - **Market Conditions**: Shanghai copper has reached a new high this year, with an increase in the closing price of the main contract and changes in various indicators such as inventory and price differentials [5][6]. - **Logic**: The supply of copper concentrates is tight, and the supply contraction expectation of the copper smelting industry is increasing. High copper prices suppress demand, and the domestic social inventory has increased [6][7]. - **Strategy**: Short - term speculative multi - orders are recommended to take profit and prepare for empty or light positions during the holiday. Long - term strategic multi - orders can be held, and industrial selling hedging should be actively arranged [7]. Zinc - **Market Conditions**: Shanghai zinc has stopped falling and rebounded, with changes in price, trading volume, inventory, and other indicators [9][10]. - **Logic**: The supply of zinc concentrates is relatively loose in 2025. Domestic zinc ingot social inventory has decreased, and the risk of soft squeezing in LME zinc continues. However, in the long - term, supply will increase and demand will decrease [10][11]. - **Strategy**: It is recommended to be empty or hold light positions during the holiday. In the long - term, maintain the view of shorting on rebounds [11]. Aluminum - **Market Conditions**: Aluminum prices have rebounded under pressure, and alumina has shown a relatively weak trend [13]. - **Logic**: Overseas bauxite arrivals are expected to decrease, domestic aluminum ingot destocking is not smooth, and downstream processing industry start - up rates have slightly increased [14]. - **Strategy**: It is recommended to go long on dips in the short - term, paying attention to the changes in the start - up rate of downstream processing enterprises [15]. Nickel - **Market Conditions**: Nickel prices have rebounded, and stainless steel has slightly recovered [17]. - **Logic**: The impact of the political situation in Indonesia on nickel ore supply is limited. The supply of refined nickel is in excess, and the downstream consumption of stainless steel is uncertain [18]. - **Strategy**: It is recommended to wait and see for nickel and stainless steel, paying attention to the improvement of downstream consumption [19]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Conditions**: The main contract LC2511 opened low and went high, with the late - session gains narrowing [21]. - **Logic**: Supply has not significantly contracted, demand has released positive signals, and the total inventory has been decreasing for 7 consecutive weeks [22]. - **Strategy**: Pay attention to the support of the 60 - day moving average in the range of [73500 - 75000] [23].

Group 1: Precious Metals - The main trend of gold and silver continues to rise, with COMEX gold increasing by 1.89% and COMEX silver by 6.92% this week [1][2] - The strong performance of precious metals is supported by robust US GDP data, which led to a temporary adjustment followed by a recovery in upward momentum [2] - The expectation of a slow bull market for gold with decreasing volatility in the future is noted, alongside a positive outlook for the precious metals sector due to ongoing de-dollarization and ETF inflows [2] Group 2: Copper - Supply disruptions are expected to elevate the price center for copper, with Freeport Indonesia lowering its Q4 copper production guidance to "negligible levels" and reducing the 2026 annual production forecast by 35% [2] - The global electrolytic copper balance may reverse by late Q4 2025 or early Q1 2026, with domestic consumption expected to rise as the peak season approaches, potentially boosting copper prices [2] Group 3: Aluminum - The outlook for aluminum prices remains positive despite a slight decline of 0.24% this week, with expectations of increased downstream consumption due to seasonal factors [3] - The impact of US aluminum tariffs is considered limited, and the long-term view suggests that the price center for electrolytic aluminum may continue to rise as inventories are depleted [3] Group 4: Lithium - Lithium prices have seen a slight increase driven by pre-holiday stocking, with demand expected to maintain high growth due to significant contracts signed by major companies [4] - The supply-demand balance for lithium is anticipated to improve marginally, with strategic importance highlighted by government discussions regarding lithium projects [4] Group 5: Uranium - Uranium prices have surged to $83 per pound, primarily due to continued purchasing by SPUT funds, indicating the start of an upward cycle [4] - The fourth quarter is historically a peak procurement season, with expectations for sustained price increases as nuclear power operators begin to purchase [4] Group 6: Cobalt - Cobalt prices are expected to maintain an upward trend following the implementation of export bans in the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite initial market reactions [4] - The market is adjusting to the new policies, with significant price increases observed across various cobalt products, indicating a tightening supply situation in China [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform" [1] Core Views - Gold prices remain strong despite a slight cooling in interest rate cut expectations, driven by strong buying interest and a resilient economic backdrop [2][11] - Copper supply disruptions are expected to tighten supply and demand balance in Q4 and next year, reinforcing a bullish outlook for copper mining assets [3][12] Summary by Sections Weekly Research Insights - Gold: Despite a slight cooling in interest rate cut expectations, gold prices continue to rise, reflecting strong buying interest and a resilient economic backdrop. The Federal Reserve's mixed signals on interest rates contribute to market dynamics [11] - Copper: Significant supply disruptions, particularly from the Grasberg mine, are expected to impact future copper supply, leading to a bullish outlook for copper prices and mining stocks [12] Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals index increased by 3.24%, outperforming the broader market by 3.03%, ranking second among 30 sub-industries. Copper led the performance with an 8.26% increase [13] Metal Prices and Inventory - Precious Metals: Gold prices rose by 2.8% to $3,809 per ounce, while silver prices increased by 8.6% to $46.66 per ounce [45] - Base Metals: SHFE copper rose by 3.38% to 82,540 CNY/ton, while LME copper increased by 1.93% to $10,182/ton [30][33]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform" [2] Core Views - The report indicates that the supply-demand reversal is expected to lead to an upward shift in copper prices, with a long-term price target above $10,500 per ton [6] - Precious metals, particularly gold and silver, are expected to continue their upward trend, with gold rising by 1.89% and silver by 6.92% in the recent week [5] - The report highlights that cobalt prices are likely to maintain an upward trend due to the implementation of export policies in the Democratic Republic of Congo [8] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The closing index for the industry is at 6752.28, with a weekly high of 6795.38 and a low of 4280.14 [2] Price Movements - Basic metals saw LME copper increase by 2.09%, while aluminum decreased by 1.01% and zinc by 0.41% [20] - Precious metals experienced significant gains, with COMEX gold up by 1.89% and silver up by 6.92% [20] - Lithium carbonate prices saw a slight increase of 0.14% [20] Inventory Changes - Global visible copper inventory decreased by 3,021 tons, aluminum by 4,929 tons, and zinc by 8 tons [36][38] - Nickel inventory increased by 990 tons [38] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Shengda Resources, Xingye Silver Tin, Chifeng Gold, Shenhuo Co., and Zijin Mining for potential investment opportunities [9]