Core Viewpoint - As of October 20, 2025, the total number of shareholders for China National Chemical Corporation (中色股份) is projected to be 119,700 [1] Summary by Categories - **Company Information** - The company has communicated to investors that the total number of shareholders will reach 119,700 by the specified date [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report Aluminum - The alumina market remains weak with downward - trending futures prices. Supply pressure persists, while demand is sluggish. Short - term spot prices are expected to be under pressure, with the main contract oscillating between 2750 - 2950 yuan/ton [1]. - Aluminum prices maintained a high - level oscillation. The market trading atmosphere was weak. With a stable supply and resilient demand, short - term Shanghai aluminum is expected to oscillate at a high level, with the main contract in the range of 20700 - 21300 yuan/ton [1]. Casting Aluminum Alloy - Casting aluminum alloy followed the aluminum price in range oscillation. Cost support was prominent. With supply constraints and mild demand recovery, short - term ADC12 prices are expected to oscillate strongly, with the main contract in the range of 20200 - 20800 yuan/ton [3]. Zinc - Zinc prices oscillated. Supply is abundant, and the second - half production increase of domestic zinc smelters is limited. Short - term prices may rise due to macro - drivers but will likely oscillate, with the main contract in the range of 21500 - 22500 yuan/ton [6]. Copper - Copper prices oscillated. Macro factors and supply shortages support prices, while high prices suppress demand. The main contract should focus on the 84000 - 85000 support level [8]. Tin - Tin prices rebounded. Supply is tight, while demand is weak. Future price trends depend on the recovery of Burmese supply. If supply recovers well, prices may weaken; otherwise, they will likely oscillate at a high level [10]. Nickel - Nickel prices rose slightly. Macro risks increased, with cost support but inventory pressure. The mid - term supply is abundant, and the price is expected to oscillate in the range of 120000 - 126000 yuan/ton [12]. Stainless Steel - Stainless steel prices rose slightly. Macro factors are favorable, but demand is weak, and supply pressure exists. Short - term prices are expected to oscillate weakly in the range of 12400 - 12800 yuan/ton [15]. Lithium Carbonate - Lithium carbonate futures oscillated narrowly. After entering the peak season, supply - demand gaps remain. Short - term prices are expected to be strong, with the main contract in the range of 75000 - 78000 yuan/ton [17]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Price and Spread - **Aluminum**: SMM A00 aluminum rose 0.19% to 20970 yuan/ton, while alumina prices in various regions declined [1]. - **Casting Aluminum Alloy**: SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 remained unchanged at 21050 yuan/ton, and some scrap - refined spreads increased [3]. - **Zinc**: SMM 0 zinc ingot rose 0.32% to 21940 yuan/ton [6]. - **Copper**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper rose 0.12% to 85730 yuan/ton [8]. - **Tin**: SMM 1 tin rose 0.46% to 281300 yuan/ton [10]. - **Nickel**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel rose 0.33% to 122500 yuan/ton [12]. - **Stainless Steel**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel rose 0.33% to 122500 yuan/ton, and 304/2B stainless steel prices increased slightly [12][15]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate rose 0.14% to 74100 yuan/ton [17]. Fundamental Data - **Aluminum**: In September, alumina production decreased by 1.74% to 760.37 million tons, and electrolytic aluminum production decreased by 3.16% to 361.48 million tons [1]. - **Casting Aluminum Alloy**: In September, recycled aluminum alloy ingot production increased by 7.48% to 66.10 million tons, and primary aluminum alloy ingot production increased by 4.43% to 28.30 million tons [3]. - **Zinc**: In September, refined zinc production decreased by 4.17% to 60.01 million tons, and imports decreased by 11.61% to 2.27 million tons [6]. - **Copper**: In September, electrolytic copper production decreased by 4.31% to 112.10 million tons, and imports increased by 26.50% to 33.43 million tons [8]. - **Tin**: In September, tin ore imports decreased by 15.13% to 8714 tons, and SMM refined tin production decreased by 31.71% to 10510 tons [10]. - **Nickel**: In September, China's refined nickel production increased by 1.26% to 32200 tons, and imports decreased by 3.00% to 17010 tons [12]. - **Stainless Steel**: In September, China's 300 - series stainless steel crude steel production increased by 0.38% to 182.17 million tons, and imports increased by 2.70% to 12.03 million tons [15]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: In September, lithium carbonate production increased by 2.37% to 87260 tons, and demand increased by 12.28% to 116801 tons [17].

Group 1: Report Investment Ratings - No investment ratings provided in the report Group 2: Core Views - The market is still dominated by the progress of tariff negotiations. For copper, maintain a strategy of buying on dips, considering selling put options below $10,000 or gradually building virtual inventory. For aluminum, keep an eye on terminal demand in the short - term and hold on dips in the long - term. For zinc, suggest waiting and watching or considering shorting LME zinc, gradually taking profits on long - short spreads and looking for far - month reverse spreads, and paying attention to the 12 - 02 long - short spread. For nickel, suggest waiting and watching due to short - term weak fundamentals and increased macro uncertainties. For stainless steel, the fundamentals remain weak with short - term macro uncertainties and some price - supporting motivation from Indonesian policies. For lead, expect prices to fluctuate narrowly between 17,000 - 17,300 and consider long - short spreads. For tin, wait and watch in the short - term and hold on dips near the cost line in the long - term. For industrial silicon, expect prices to fluctuate weakly in the short - term and cycle at the bottom based on seasonal marginal costs in the long - term. For lithium carbonate, it shows a strong supply - demand pattern in the short - term, and the elasticity of demand is the key variable in the long - term [1][2][4][8][10][12][13][14] Group 3: Summary by Metals Copper - Market is influenced by tariff negotiations. The impact of this tariff conflict is estimated to be no higher than that during the Tomb - Sweeping Festival. The smelting reduction is higher than expected, and there is medium - level inventory accumulation this week. The downstream's psychological price for point - pricing has risen. Copper cable and aluminum cable's operations have diverged. Maintain a buying - on - dips strategy and pay attention to the support around $10,300 for LME copper [1] Aluminum - The operating capacity remains flat. The production of photovoltaic components has stabilized. There is seasonal inventory accumulation for aluminum ingots and rods, but post - holiday inventory reduction is significant. The global economic recovery is showing signs, and the Fed's rate - cut expectation is strengthening, but Sino - US economic and trade relations are uncertain. The short - term fundamentals are okay [1] Zinc - The price fluctuates this week. The domestic TC decreases, and the imported TC increases. The domestic zinc ore will be tighter from Q4 this year to Q1 next year, while overseas ore production increased more than expected in Q2. The smelting in October has slightly recovered. Domestic demand is seasonally weak, and overseas demand in Europe is average. The domestic social inventory fluctuates, and the LME inventory is decreasing. The export window has opened [2] Nickel - The supply of pure nickel remains at a high level. The demand is weak, and the premium is stable. Both domestic and overseas inventories are increasing. There are continuous disturbances in the Indonesian ore end, and the policy has price - supporting motivation. The short - term fundamentals are weak [3][4] Stainless Steel - The steel mills' production in October has slightly increased. The demand is mainly for rigid needs. The prices of ferronickel and ferrochrome remain stable. The inventory is at a high level [8] Lead - The price fluctuates slightly at a high level. The scrap volume is weak year - on - year. The recycled lead production is expected to increase by 2 - 3 tons in October. The battery production rate has increased, but the finished - product inventory is high, and the demand is expected to weaken. The refined - scrap price difference is - 50. The LME registered warehouse receipts have decreased by 100,000 tons. It is expected to fluctuate narrowly between 17,000 - 17,300 next week [9][10] Tin - The price fluctuates. The ore processing fee is at a low level. The supply has marginally recovered after the Yunnan Tin's maintenance. Overseas imports from Wa State are expected to recover in October, and Indonesia's exports have resumed. The demand for solder has slightly improved during the peak season. The domestic inventory has slightly decreased, and the LME inventory is at a low - level [12] Industrial Silicon - Xinjiang's leading enterprises continue to resume production, while the production in Sichuan and Yunnan will decrease significantly during the dry season. The supply - demand in Q4 is in a balanced and slightly loose state, with a monthly inventory accumulation of 4 - 5 tons. The price is expected to fluctuate weakly in the short - term and cycle at the bottom in the long - term [13] Lithium Carbonate - The price fluctuates strongly. The ore end continues to hold prices, and the spot is tight. The consumption and inventory reduction of lithium salts exceed expectations. The supply - demand is strong in the short - term, with an expected inventory reduction of 8,000 - 10,000 tons in October. The elasticity of demand is the key in the long - term [14]

Core Viewpoint - The company announced that its stock price has exceeded 130% of the current conversion price of its convertible bonds, which may trigger conditional redemption clauses [2] Group 1: Stock Performance - From September 30, 2025, to October 21, 2025, the company's stock has closed above 5.58 yuan per share for 10 consecutive trading days, which is 130% of the conversion price of 4.29 yuan per share [2] - If the stock price maintains this level for 5 out of the next 20 trading days, it will trigger the conditional redemption of the convertible bonds [2] Group 2: Redemption Terms - The company has the right to redeem all or part of the unconverted convertible bonds at face value plus accrued interest, as per the terms outlined in the bond issuance prospectus [2]

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The market is still dominated by the progress of tariff negotiations. The impact of this tariff conflict is not expected to be higher than that during the Tomb - Sweeping Festival. There is still room for negotiation, and attention should be paid to the progress of negotiations with South Korea. For copper, maintain a strategy of buying on dips [1]. - For aluminum, the short - term fundamentals are okay, and long - term holding on dips is recommended. Keep an eye on terminal demand [1]. - For zinc, the domestic fundamentals are poor, but the export window may open. In the face of increasing macro uncertainties, it is recommended to wait and see or consider shorting LME zinc. For spreads, pay attention to the positive spread opportunities between December and February contracts [2]. - For nickel, the short - term fundamentals are weak. With ongoing disturbances in the Indonesian mining sector and increasing short - term macro uncertainties, it is advisable to wait and see [5]. - For stainless steel, the fundamentals remain weak. There is short - term macro uncertainty, and the Indonesian policy side has a certain motivation to support prices [9]. - For lead, it is expected that the domestic and international lead prices will maintain a narrow - range oscillation next week, in the range of 17,000 - 17,300. Positive spread opportunities can be considered [11]. - For tin, the short - term domestic fundamentals show a situation of weak supply and demand. In the short term, follow the macro sentiment and wait and see. In the long term, buy on dips near the cost line [13]. - For industrial silicon, in the short term, the price is expected to oscillate weakly. In the long term, the price will oscillate at the cycle bottom based on the seasonal marginal cost [14]. - For lithium carbonate, in the short term, supply and demand are both strong, and the de - stocking trend is maintained. In the long term, the elasticity of the demand side is the key variable for pattern reversal [15]. 3. Summary by Metal Copper - **Market Data**: From October 14 - 20, the spot price of Shanghai copper remained stable, the spread between scrap and refined copper increased by 554, the inventory of the Shanghai Futures Exchange decreased by 1530, and the import profit decreased by 246.01 [1]. - **Market Analysis**: The market is affected by tariff negotiations. The smelting reduction is higher than expected, and there is medium - level inventory accumulation this week. The downstream's psychological price for pricing has increased. The copper cable's operation is different from that of the aluminum cable. Maintain a strategy of buying on dips and pay attention to the support around $10,300 for LME copper [1]. Aluminum - **Market Data**: From October 14 - 20, the prices of Shanghai, Yangtze River, and Guangdong aluminum ingots decreased by 20, the domestic alumina price decreased by 11, and the LME inventory decreased by 4100 [1]. - **Market Analysis**: The operating capacity is flat. The demand for photovoltaic modules has stabilized. There is seasonal inventory accumulation during the festival, and the post - festival de - stocking is significant. The short - term fundamentals are okay, and long - term holding on dips is recommended [1]. Zinc - **Market Data**: From October 14 - 20, the Shanghai zinc ingot price increased by 20, the LME C - 3M increased by 93, and the LME inventory decreased by 700 [2]. - **Market Analysis**: The domestic TC decreases, and the imported TC increases. The domestic mine is tightening, and the overseas mine has an unexpected increase. The domestic demand is seasonally weak, and the overseas demand is average. The export window has opened [2]. Nickel - **Market Data**: From October 14 - 20, the Shanghai nickel spot price decreased by 150, the LME inventory decreased by 48, and the LME C - 3M decreased by 3 [5]. - **Market Analysis**: The supply of pure nickel remains at a high level, the demand is weak, and the inventory is increasing both at home and abroad. With ongoing disturbances in the Indonesian mining sector and increasing short - term macro uncertainties, it is advisable to wait and see [5]. Stainless Steel - **Market Data**: From October 14 - 20, the prices of 304 cold - rolled, 304 hot - rolled, 201 cold - rolled, 430 cold - rolled, and scrap stainless steel remained unchanged [9]. - **Market Analysis**: The steel mill's production in October increases slightly. The demand is mainly for rigid needs. The prices of nickel - iron and chrome - iron remain stable. The inventory remains at a high level, and the fundamentals are weak [9]. Lead - **Market Data**: From October 14 - 20, the spot premium increased by 15, the LME inventory decreased by 3100, and the LME C - 3M remained unchanged [10][11]. - **Market Analysis**: The supply may increase by 2 - 30,000 tons in October. The demand is expected to weaken. The inventory is at the historical average level. It is expected that the lead price will oscillate narrowly next week, and positive spread opportunities can be considered [11]. Tin - **Market Data**: From October 14 - 20, the tin position decreased by 1300, the LME C - 3M increased by 30, and the LME inventory remained unchanged [13]. - **Market Analysis**: The supply is marginally repaired. The demand is slightly warmer during the peak season. The short - term domestic fundamentals show weak supply and demand. In the short term, follow the macro sentiment and wait and see. In the long term, buy on dips near the cost line [13]. Industrial Silicon - **Market Data**: From October 14 - 20, the 421 Yunnan, 421 Sichuan, 553 East China, and 553 Tianjin basis all decreased by 135, and the warehouse receipt quantity decreased by 811 [14]. - **Market Analysis**: The supply will decrease in the dry season. In Q4, the supply - demand is in a balanced and slightly loose state. In the short term, the price is expected to oscillate weakly. In the long term, the price will oscillate at the cycle bottom [14]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Data**: From October 14 - 20, the SMM electric and industrial lithium carbonate prices increased by 650, and the warehouse receipt quantity increased by 19 [14][15]. - **Market Analysis**: The raw material side is firm, and the lithium salt consumption and de - stocking exceed expectations. In the short term, supply and demand are both strong, and the de - stocking trend is maintained. In the long term, the elasticity of the demand side is the key variable for pattern reversal [15].

Core Viewpoint - Baiyin Nonferrous (601212) experienced a significant drop, hitting the daily limit down with a trading volume of 22.92 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 5.24% [2] Trading Performance - The stock was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's daily limit down list due to a price deviation of -10.58% [2] - The net selling by the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect amounted to 108 million yuan, while the total net selling from brokerage seats reached 231 million yuan [2] - The top five brokerage seats accounted for a total transaction volume of 693 million yuan, with buying at 177 million yuan and selling at 516 million yuan, resulting in a net selling of 339 million yuan [2] Fund Flow - The stock saw a net outflow of 500 million yuan from main funds today, with large orders contributing to a net outflow of 419 million yuan [3] - Over the past five days, the main funds experienced a net outflow of 476 million yuan [3] Margin Trading Data - As of October 17, the margin trading balance for the stock was 488 million yuan, with a financing balance of 474 million yuan and a securities lending balance of 1.39 million yuan [3] - The financing balance increased by 634,900 yuan over the past five days, reflecting a growth of 0.13%, while the securities lending balance rose by 5.25 million yuan, marking a 60.66% increase [3] Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 44.56 billion yuan for the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year decline of 15.28%, and a net profit of -217 million yuan [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report Copper - Macro: China's September economic data was released, the US government continued to be in a "shutdown" with key economic data missing, and Fed officials signaled potential interest rate cuts [4]. - Fundamentals: Market supply was becoming more relaxed. There was still a rigid - demand base on the demand side, but high copper prices significantly suppressed purchasing willingness, leading to strong market wait - and - see sentiment [4]. - Overall logic: Amid rising Sino - US trade frictions and increased market risk - aversion, in the medium term, the shortage of copper mines and the interest - rate - cut logic remained, suggesting a bullish approach [4]. Electrolytic Aluminum - Macro: Similar to copper, China's September economic data was released, the US government was in a "shutdown", and Fed officials signaled rate cuts [6]. - Fundamentals: On the supply side, the operating capacity of electrolytic aluminum remained flat. In October, with the traditional peak season, the proportion of molten aluminum gradually increased, and overall demand remained stable. The cost support weakened as alumina prices continued to fall, and the overall cost of electrolytic aluminum shifted downward. After the holiday, the second - week social inventory of aluminum ingots decreased again, and it was expected that domestic aluminum ingot inventories would enter a destocking trend in the second half of October [6]. - Overall logic: With little change in fundamentals, aluminum prices were expected to continue trading in a high - level range, and attention should be paid to the driving impact of the macro - market [6]. Alumina - Macro: The same macro - situation as copper and electrolytic aluminum [8]. - Fundamentals: On the supply side, the domestic alumina operating capacity was at a high level. Although a 400,000 - ton operating capacity in Shanxi was cut due to rainy - season supply issues, there was still an oversupply pressure in the domestic alumina market, and the national weekly alumina operating rate decreased slightly. Only a few northern enterprises had taken production - cut actions as the profit margin of alumina was compressed, but the industry still had an average profit compared to the net average price, and there were still long - term order delivery needs. On the demand side, as of last Thursday, the alumina raw - material inventory of electrolytic aluminum plants was 3.126 million tons, a cumulative increase of 32,000 tons week - on - week. As winter storage approached, some aluminum plants' spot - purchasing enthusiasm had increased, but the overall spot market remained in a state of oversupply [8]. - Overall logic: The alumina market remained in an oversupply situation, lacking new driving factors, and was expected to operate weakly at a low level [8]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Review - **Weekly price changes**: The document shows the weekly cumulative percentage changes of various metals including Shanghai copper, international copper, LME copper, etc., but specific values are not fully detailed in text form [15]. - **Weekly news**: News included Codelco's increase in 2026 copper premium to European customers, concerns from Japan, Spain, and South Korea about the decline in copper smelting and refining fees, changes in Shanghai Futures Exchange's copper and aluminum delivery points, LME's plan to launch a new mechanism for low - carbon metal premium, and the cost and profit situation of China's electrolytic aluminum industry in September 2025 [16]. 3.2 Macro Analysis - **Domestic inflation data**: In September, CPI同比 was - 0.3% (previous value - 0.4%), core CPI同比 was 1.0% (previous value 0.9%), and PPI同比 was - 2.3% (previous value - 2.9%). It was the first time since April 2024 that CPI and PPI both rebounded. The narrowing of the CPI decline was mainly due to the base effect, and the core CPI reached a 19 - month high [18]. - **Domestic import and export data**: In September, China's exports increased by 8.3% year - on - year (previous value 4.4%), and imports increased by 7.4% year - on - year (expected 1.4%, previous value 1.3%). Exports showed a pattern of "strong in Europe, weak in the US", with strong growth in emerging markets. Imports reached a 1.5 - year high, and the quarterly import growth turned positive for the first time after three consecutive quarters of negative growth [20]. - **Next - week macro - outlook**: It includes data such as China's October LPR, 1 - 9 months' national real estate development investment, September industrial added value, and consumer retail sales, as well as events like the press conference on national economic operations and the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. For the international market, it includes the eurozone's October manufacturing PMI and the US September CPI and October manufacturing PMI [22]. 3.3 Copper Market Analysis - **Spot market**: The copper processing fee TC remained weak [25]. - **Domestic market**: The open interest of Shanghai copper options reached a new high. The open interest of copper futures, options, and international copper futures showed different trends. The net position of the top 10 traders and the futures closing price of cathode copper were also presented [28]. - **Overseas market**: The US dollar index weakened, and the LME copper price, LME copper basis, and COMEX copper non - commercial net position were analyzed [32]. - **Inventory**: Exchange inventories of copper in Shanghai bonded areas, SHFE, LME, and COMEX were shown. Social inventories of copper increased week - on - week as of October 16. The weekly operating rate of domestic refined copper rod enterprises was 62.5% from October 10 - 16, and it was expected to rise to 66.26% from October 17 - 23 [33][38]. 3.4 Electrolytic Aluminum Market Analysis - **Domestic market**: The spot price of electrolytic aluminum turned to par. The A00 aluminum ingot premium, the price difference between primary and secondary aluminum alloy ingots, and the social inventories of aluminum rods and electrolytic aluminum were presented. The open interest of Shanghai aluminum futures declined [42][43]. - **Overseas market**: The US dollar index weakened, and the LME 3 - month aluminum price, LME aluminum basis, and LME aluminum total inventory were analyzed [47]. - **Downstream开工率**: As of October 17, the overall operating rate of domestic aluminum downstream processing enterprises was 62.5%. Different sub - industries had different trends, with some expected to rise and some to fall [48]. - **Recycled aluminum alloy**: As of October 16, the spot price of recycled aluminum alloy increased week - on - week. The supply was tight, demand recovery was less than expected, the operating rate decreased slightly, and the social inventory began to gradually destock. The import loss narrowed [52]. 3.5 Alumina Market Analysis - **Spot market**: Alumina spot prices declined, and the prices of alumina in different regions, the average spot price index, and the prices of related raw materials such as bauxite and caustic soda were presented [62]. - **Futures market**: The inventory of alumina futures increased, and the basis, as well as the relationship between alumina futures prices and the prices of aluminum and caustic soda futures, were analyzed [64]. - **Supply and demand**: Supply decreased slightly as a Shanxi alumina enterprise reduced production. As of October 16, the built - in capacity of Chinese alumina was 114.8 million tons, and the operating capacity was 96.3 million tons. Demand from electrolytic aluminum enterprises remained stable, with some procurement activities [69]. - **Cost and profit**: As of October 17, the domestic alumina industry cost was 2980.53 yuan/ton, and the average profit was - 34.93 yuan/ton. Ore prices were in a stalemate, caustic soda prices first rose and then fell, and动力煤 prices increased [70].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the given content Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - For copper, maintain a callback buying strategy considering the continuous tightness of the mine end and the growth of infrastructure and power demand in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Pay attention to the support around $10,300 for LME copper, and consider selling put options below $10,000 or gradually building virtual inventories [1]. - For aluminum, the short - term fundamentals are acceptable, and it is recommended to hold at low prices in the long term while keeping an eye on terminal demand [1]. - For zinc, due to the poor domestic fundamentals but the potential opening of the export window, it is advisable to wait and see or focus on short - selling opportunities for LME zinc. Consider gradually taking profits on long - short spreads between domestic and foreign markets and focus on reverse spreads in the far - month contracts. Also, pay attention to the positive spread opportunity between December and February contracts [2]. - For nickel, with weak short - term fundamentals and increasing short - term macro uncertainties, it is recommended to wait and see [5]. - For stainless steel, the fundamentals remain weak, with short - term macro uncertainties and potential price - supporting motives from Indonesian policies [9]. - For lead, it is expected that the domestic and foreign lead prices will maintain a narrow - range oscillation next week, in the range of 17,000 - 17,300, and positive spread opportunities can be considered [11]. - For tin, in the short term, follow the macro sentiment and wait and see. If there is a systematic risk in the macro, the tin price has a large downside space. In the medium - to - long term, hold at low prices close to the cost line [13]. - For industrial silicon, the short - term price is expected to oscillate weakly. In the long term, the price will oscillate at the cycle bottom based on the seasonal marginal cost [14]. - For lithium carbonate, in the short term, supply and demand are both strong with a de - stocking trend. In the long term, the elasticity of the demand side is the key variable for pattern reversal [15]. Group 3: Summary by Metals Copper - Market conditions are dominated by tariff negotiation progress. The impact of this round of tariffs is not higher than that of the Tomb - Sweeping Festival perturbation when LME copper dropped 12% and gold rose 2.6%. There is still room for negotiations, and the progress of the South Korean negotiation should be monitored [1]. - Fundamentally, the smelting reduction is higher than expected, and there is medium - level inventory accumulation this week. The downstream price - fixing quantity and receiving sentiment are acceptable, and the downstream price - fixing psychological price has significantly increased. The copper cable and aluminum cable starts have a significant divergence, and attention should be paid to whether the start stabilizes [1]. Aluminum - The operating capacity remains flat. The production schedule of photovoltaic modules on the demand side has stabilized, and the proportion of molten aluminum in September has significantly rebounded. There is seasonal inventory accumulation for aluminum ingots and bars due to the festival effect, and the de - stocking amplitude after the festival is considerable, with the apparent demand rising [1]. - The global economic recovery signs are emerging, and the Fed's interest - rate cut expectation is strengthened, but the uncertainty of Sino - US economic and trade relations has deepened, resulting in a certain divergence in the trends of domestic and foreign markets [1]. Zinc - The zinc price oscillates this week. On the supply side, domestic TC further decreases, and imported TC further increases. The domestic zinc ore will be marginally tighter from the fourth quarter to the first quarter of next year, while the overseas ore increment in the second quarter has exceeded expectations. In August, China imported 460,000 tons of zinc ore, with a cumulative year - on - year increase of 43%. In October, the smelting side has a slight month - on - month recovery [2]. - On the demand side, domestic demand is seasonally weak and may continue to oscillate weakly after the September peak season. Overseas, the European demand is average, and some smelters face production resistance due to processing fees. Domestically, the social inventory oscillates, and the overseas LME inventory is decreasing, with the visible inventory approaching the lowest level in the past two years [2]. Nickel - On the supply side, the production of pure nickel remains at a high level. On the demand side, it is generally weak, and the premium has been stable recently. In terms of inventory, both domestic and overseas inventories are continuously increasing [5]. - There are continuous disturbances in the Indonesian ore end, and the policy side still has the motivation to support prices. The short - term macro uncertainty has increased [5]. Stainless Steel - On the supply side, the steel mill's production schedule in October has a slight month - on - month increase. On the demand side, it is mainly driven by rigid demand. In terms of cost, the prices of nickel - iron and chrome - iron remain stable. In terms of inventory, the inventory remains at a high level, and the warehouse receipts are stable [9]. Lead - This week, the lead price oscillates slightly at a high level. On the supply side, the scrap volume is weaker year - on - year. The recovery of recycled lead profits is expected to lead to an incremental production of 20,000 - 50,000 tons in October. The macro sentiment combined with the tight supply of waste batteries may drive recyclers to support prices. The concentrate production has increased, and the high smelting profit of primary lead has led to a shortage of concentrates, with the TC quotation declining in a chaotic manner [11]. - On the demand side, the battery start - up rate has increased this week, but the battery finished - product inventory is high. After the National Day stocking, the demand is expected to weaken. The refined - scrap price difference is - 50, and the recycled lead production has gradually started discharging materials [11]. Tin - This week, the tin price oscillates. On the supply side, the ore processing fee is at a low level. Although some scattered orders have tried to raise the quotation, large - scale transactions have not occurred. The maintenance of Yunnan Tin has ended, and the supply has marginally recovered. Overseas, the import from Wa State in August was still low, but the recovery in October is highly expected, with an expected maintenance of over 600 metal tons. The export of Indonesia's PT Timah has resumed in mid - to - late September, and the Indonesian president announced that the tin ingot export will return to normal in 2026 [13]. - On the demand side, there is a slight recovery during the solder peak season, mainly supported by rigid demand at high prices. After the festival, the arrival of goods is slow, and the domestic inventory has slightly decreased. The overseas LME inventory oscillates at a low level [13]. Industrial Silicon - This week, the leading enterprises in Xinjiang continue to resume production, with 35 furnaces in the west and 55 furnaces in the east. Subsequently, the number of operating furnaces in Sichuan and Yunnan will significantly decrease. In the dry season, the overall supply of industrial silicon will decline month - on - month. Considering the maintenance of leading polysilicon enterprises, the supply and demand of industrial silicon in Q4 will be in a balanced and slightly loose state, with a monthly inventory accumulation of 40,000 - 50,000 tons [14]. Lithium Carbonate - This week, the lithium carbonate price oscillates strongly. On the raw material side, the ore end continues to support prices, and holders are reluctant to sell due to the significant reduction of previous inventories, resulting in a tight spot market [15]. - On the lithium salt side, the consumption trend and de - stocking level continue to exceed expectations. With the acceleration of warehouse receipt cancellation this week, the basis of first - tier brands also runs strongly. In the short term, supply and demand are both strong, and there is a de - stocking trend. In October, the de - stocking level is expected to be 8,000 - 10,000 tons. At the end of the year, there are multiple expected games such as the weakening of power demand in the off - season, the sustainability of energy - storage demand, and supply disturbances in Jiangxi [15].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Views Copper - Macro factors include tariff policies, overseas liquidity, and COMEX - LME spreads. Fundamentals show tight copper ore supply, potential smelter production cuts, and high prices suppressing downstream demand. Mid - long term, supply - demand contradictions support price increases, but short - term price spikes may limit demand. The main contract's support is at 84,000 - 85,000 yuan/ton [1]. Aluminum - The alumina market is weak with supply pressure and low demand. Its price is expected to be under pressure, with the main contract in the 2,750 - 2,950 yuan/ton range. Aluminum prices are expected to be strong in the short term, with the main contract in the 20,700 - 21,300 yuan/ton range, supported by a warm macro - environment and healthy fundamentals [4]. Aluminum Alloy - The casting aluminum alloy market is range - bound. Cost support is strong, but supply is restricted by raw materials and policies. Demand is moderately recovering. Prices are expected to be strong in the short term, with the main contract in the 20,200 - 20,800 yuan/ton range [5]. Zinc - Supply is becoming more abundant from the zinc ore to zinc ingot end. Demand is lackluster. Macro factors support prices, but the upside is limited. The main contract is expected to oscillate in the 21,500 - 22,500 yuan/ton range [8]. Tin - Tin ore supply is tight, while demand is weak. Short - term price fluctuations are affected by macro factors. If Myanmar's supply recovers well, prices may weaken; otherwise, they may remain high [10]. Nickel - The nickel market is weak. Macro uncertainties exist, and the industry has high production and inventory. Prices are expected to oscillate in the 120,000 - 126,000 yuan/ton range [11]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel market is weak. Overseas risks are high, domestic policies are favorable, and demand is sluggish. Prices are expected to oscillate in the 12,400 - 13,000 yuan/ton range [14]. Lithium Carbonate - The lithium carbonate market is strong. Supply - demand gaps are expected to widen in the peak season. Prices are expected to be strong in the short term, with the main contract in the 75,000 - 80,000 yuan/ton range [15]. Summary by Directory Copper - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper price is 84,775 yuan/ton, down 0.47%. The import profit and loss is - 686 yuan/ton, up 435.77 yuan/ton [1]. - **Fundamentals**: September electrolytic copper production is 112.10 million tons, down 4.31% month - on - month. The domestic mainstream port copper concentrate inventory is 68.07 million tons, up 3.11% week - on - week [1]. Aluminum - **Price and Spreads**: SMM A00 aluminum price is 20,950 yuan/ton, unchanged. The import profit and loss is - 2,531 yuan/ton, down 278.6 yuan/ton [4]. - **Fundamentals**: September alumina production is 760.37 million tons, down 1.74% month - on - month. The Chinese electrolytic aluminum social inventory is 62.70 million tons, down 3.39% week - on - week [4]. Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Spreads**: SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 price is 21,050 yuan/ton, unchanged. The social inventory of recycled aluminum alloy ingots is 5.48 million tons, down 2.84% week - on - week [5]. - **Fundamentals**: September recycled aluminum alloy ingot production is 66.10 million tons, up 7.48% month - on - month [5]. Zinc - **Price and Spreads**: SMM 0 zinc ingot price is 21,850 yuan/ton, down 0.32%. The import profit and loss is - 4,530 yuan/ton, down 70.80 yuan/ton [8]. - **Fundamentals**: September refined zinc production is 60.01 million tons, down 4.17% month - on - month. The galvanizing开工率 is 58.05%, up 11.22% week - on - week [8]. Tin - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 tin price is 281,000 yuan/ton, down 0.07%. The import profit and loss is - 14,530.35 yuan/ton, down 3.89% [10]. - **Fundamentals**: September SMM refined tin production is 10,510 tons, down 31.71% month - on - month. The SHEF inventory is 5,691.0 tons, down 3.20% [10]. Nickel - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price is 122,350 yuan/ton, up 0.16%. The futures import profit and loss is - 874 yuan/ton, up 451 yuan/ton [11]. - **Fundamentals**: Chinese refined nickel production is 32,200 tons, up 1.26% month - on - month. The SHFE inventory is 34,418 tons, up 3.93% week - on - week [11]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Spreads**: 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 roll) price is 13,000 yuan/ton, unchanged. The Chinese 300 - series stainless - steel social inventory is 50.18 million tons, down 0.56% week - on - week [14]. - **Fundamentals**: Chinese 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel production is 182.17 million tons, up 0.38% month - on - month [14]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Spreads**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price is 73,350 yuan/ton, up 0.48%. The 2510 - 2511 month - to - month spread is - 400 yuan/ton, up 720 yuan/ton [15]. - **Fundamentals**: September lithium carbonate production is 87,260 tons, up 2.37% month - on - month. The lithium carbonate demand is 116,801 tons, up 12.28% month - on - month [15].