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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4][108] Core Views - The report highlights that copper prices are experiencing high volatility due to the Federal Reserve's expectations of a rate cut in December, with recent price changes showing a decline of 1.38% for London copper and 1.43% for Shanghai copper [5][25] - The report indicates a potential shift in the copper supply-demand balance from tight equilibrium to shortage in the medium to long term, driven by insufficient capital expenditure in copper mining and frequent supply disruptions [5] - The aluminum market is facing macroeconomic disturbances, leading to a decline in aluminum prices, but a long-term upward trend is still anticipated due to stable demand growth [5][37] - Lithium prices are entering a new cycle driven by demand, with significant price increases observed in lithium carbonate and lithium spodumene [5][78] - The cobalt market remains tight, with prices expected to continue rising due to ongoing supply constraints [5][90] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The report notes that the U.S. non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, with 119,000 jobs added in September, impacting market sentiment [9] - The overall performance of the non-ferrous metals sector showed a decline of 6.75%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.85 percentage points [11][12] 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - London copper prices fell by 1.38%, while Shanghai copper prices decreased by 1.43%, with inventories rising significantly [25] - The copper smelting profit margin is reported at -1909 yuan/ton, indicating a narrowing loss [25] 2.2 Aluminum - London aluminum prices decreased by 2.24%, and Shanghai aluminum prices fell by 2.32%, with a notable increase in inventory levels [37] - The profit margin for aluminum enterprises dropped to 5533 yuan/ton, down 8.56% [37] 2.3 Lead and Zinc - Lead prices fell by 3.97% in London and 2.19% in Shanghai, with significant inventory changes [50] - Zinc prices also saw a decline, with smelting processing fees dropping to 2350 yuan/ton [50] 2.4 Tin and Nickel - Tin prices decreased slightly, while nickel prices also saw a decline, with domestic nickel iron enterprises reporting reduced profitability [63] 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium prices have shown significant increases, with lithium carbonate rising to 92,300 yuan/ton, reflecting a strong demand-driven cycle [78] 3.2 Cobalt - Cobalt prices are on the rise, with domestic prices reaching 405,000 yuan/ton, indicating a tightening supply situation [90]

Group 1: Aluminum Market - LME aluminum price increased by 0.52% to $2877.00 per ton, while Shanghai aluminum rose by 0.99% to 21,800 yuan per ton [3] - Domestic electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory recorded at 621,000 tons, a decrease of 6,000 tons compared to earlier in the week [3] - National alumina production capacity stands at 110.32 million tons per year, with operational capacity at 89.56 million tons per year; weekly operating rate decreased by 0.81 percentage points to 81.18% [3] Group 2: Copper Market - LME copper price rose by 1.53% to $10,859.00 per ton, and Shanghai copper increased by 1.12% to 86,900 yuan per ton [2] - Import copper concentrate processing fee index dropped to -$42.21 per ton; national inventory increased by 5,200 tons to 201,100 tons [2] - Domestic waste anode plate production remains high with an operating rate of 73.62%, expected to rise by 2.61 percentage points next week [2] Group 3: Gold Market - COMEX gold price increased by 4.16% to $4,174.50 per ounce; SPDR gold holdings rose by 6.87 tons to 1,048.93 tons [4] - Market influenced by U.S. political dysfunction and geopolitical risks, leading to a strong oscillation pattern [4] Group 4: Rare Earth and Antimony - Praseodymium and neodymium prices decreased by 1.40%; rare earth prices expected to rise due to increased demand following the suspension of control measures [5] - Antimony price increased by 15.5% due to resource scarcity and reduced global supply [5] Group 5: Tin and Lithium - Tin price increased by 3.11% as Indonesia cracks down on illegal mining [6] - Lithium carbonate price rose by 3.14% to 83,200 yuan per ton, with total production at 21,500 tons [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the copper, aluminum, and precious metals sectors, indicating a high level of market activity and potential for growth [2][3][4][5]. Core Insights - Copper prices have shown a weekly increase of 1.53% to $10,859.00 per ton on the LME, with domestic prices rising by 1.12% to 86,900 yuan per ton, reflecting a recovery in demand as the market approaches the traditional peak season [2][14]. - Aluminum prices also increased, with LME aluminum up 0.52% to $2,877.00 per ton, supported by low inventory levels and stable demand from downstream processing industries [3][15]. - Gold prices surged by 4.16% to $4,174.5 per ounce, driven by geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties in the U.S., indicating strong investor interest in safe-haven assets [4][16]. - The rare earth sector is experiencing upward momentum due to increased demand and the suspension of export control measures, leading to a bullish outlook for companies involved in rare earth production [5][32]. Summary by Sections Copper - LME copper price increased by 1.53% to $10,859.00 per ton, with domestic prices at 86,900 yuan per ton [2][14]. - The processing fee index for imported copper concentrate dropped to -$42.21 per ton, indicating supply chain pressures [2][14]. - Domestic copper inventory rose by 0.52 million tons to 20.11 million tons, reflecting a cautious market sentiment [2][14]. Aluminum - LME aluminum price rose by 0.52% to $2,877.00 per ton, with domestic prices at 21,800 yuan per ton [3][15]. - Domestic aluminum ingot inventory decreased by 0.6 million tons, indicating a tightening supply [3][15]. - The operating rate of downstream aluminum processing enterprises increased slightly to 62%, suggesting stable demand [3][15]. Precious Metals - COMEX gold price increased by 4.16% to $4,174.5 per ounce, with SPDR gold holdings rising by 6.87 tons to 1,048.93 tons [4][16]. - The market is influenced by U.S. political instability and geopolitical tensions, leading to a strong demand for gold [4][16]. Rare Earths - The price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide decreased by 1.40%, but overall demand is expected to rise due to the suspension of export controls [5][32]. - The rare earth sector is projected to benefit from increased strategic importance and price appreciation [5][32]. Other Metals - Antimony prices increased by 15.5%, driven by a suspension of export controls and a tightening supply situation [5][34]. - Tin prices rose by 3.11%, supported by reduced illegal mining activities in Indonesia [5][35]. - Lithium carbonate prices increased by 3.14% to 83,200 yuan per ton, reflecting strong demand in the energy storage sector [5][61].

Investment Rating - Investment rating: Positive (maintained) [4] Core Views - The aluminum price is on an upward trend, and the profitability of electrolytic aluminum continues to expand [3] - Copper prices are expected to remain volatile in the short term due to macroeconomic factors, with a potential upward cycle anticipated as supply-demand dynamics shift towards a shortage [5][25] - Lithium demand is exceeding expectations, leading to a reduction in lithium salt inventory and a rebound in lithium prices [5][77] - Cobalt prices are expected to continue rising due to a tight supply situation [5][86] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - China's retail sales in October grew by 2.9%, exceeding expectations [9] - The U.S. government ended its longest shutdown, which is expected to influence market dynamics positively [9] 2. Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with a weekly increase of 1.07% [11][12] - The sector's PE_TTM is 25.81, indicating a premium over the broader market [20][23] 3. Industrial Metals - Copper: Prices increased by 0.99% in London and 1.12% in Shanghai, with inventories decreasing [25] - Aluminum: Prices rose by 1.48% in Shanghai, with profitability for aluminum producers increasing by 5.40% [38] - Lead and Zinc: Lead prices increased, while zinc prices saw a slight decline [47] 4. Energy Metals - Lithium: Prices for lithium carbonate rose by 5.91% to 85,150 yuan/ton, with lithium demand remaining strong [77] - Cobalt: Prices for cobalt increased, with domestic prices reaching 397,000 yuan/ton [86]

Core Viewpoint - The stock of Xingye Silver Tin reached a daily limit increase, closing at 33.5 yuan, driven by significant rises in precious metal prices and strong company performance in Q3 [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - On November 13, 2025, Xingye Silver Tin's stock price increased by 10.02%, reaching a closing price of 33.5 yuan [1] - The stock hit its daily limit at 10:20 AM and had one instance of reopening before closing [1] - The closing order funds amounted to 75.6468 million yuan, representing 0.13% of its circulating market value [1] Group 2: Market Influences - The surge in stock price was influenced by a significant increase in precious metal prices, with spot gold surpassing 4200 USD and silver rising over 4% [1] - The non-ferrous metal industry received favorable policy support, with expectations for recycled metal production to exceed 20 million tons, enhancing market confidence [1] Group 3: Company Performance - Xingye Silver Tin reported a 24.36% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first three quarters [1] - The company's operating cash flow improved by 118.66%, indicating robust performance [1] - Recent acquisitions of Yubang Mining and Atlantic Tin in Australia have positioned the company among the leaders in silver and tin resource reserves, improving resource self-sufficiency [1] Group 4: Fund Flow Analysis - On November 13, 2025, the net inflow of main funds was 556 million yuan, accounting for 15.87% of the total transaction volume [1] - Retail investors experienced a net outflow of 364 million yuan, representing 10.37% of the total transaction volume [1] - Over the past five days, the stock has seen varying levels of fund inflow and outflow, indicating fluctuating investor sentiment [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the Henan Provincial Government has issued an action plan aimed at upgrading the non-ferrous metal industry, targeting an industrial added value growth rate of over 6% by 2027, with the industry maintaining a leading position in terms of scale and profitability in China [1] Group 2 - Minsheng Securities highlights that copper prices are supported by strong macro sentiment [2] - In aluminum, the demand from automotive companies is increasing, leading to a significant rise in orders and operating rates, which is expected to push aluminum prices to previous highs [2] - Lithium supply is increasing due to new production lines, while demand from the energy storage market is exceeding expectations, supporting strong prices for lithium carbonate [2] - Concerns over cobalt supply have arisen due to lower-than-expected export quotas from the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to rising prices in the market [2] - Nickel prices are expected to rise due to new resource control policies in Indonesia and increased procurement by smelting plants [2] Group 3 - Zhongyou Securities is optimistic about the non-ferrous metal sector, suggesting that supply disruptions may elevate copper prices and that aluminum still presents investment opportunities despite a clear price ceiling [3] - The price of cobalt intermediate products has surged, with expectations for continued price increases through 2026-2027 [3] - Strengthened regulations on rare earths by two departments may lead to a new upward trend in rare earth prices [3]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview: Non-Ferrous Metals Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage - Domestic electric vehicle penetration rate is rapidly increasing, expected to reach 53.5% by September 2025, while global penetration varies significantly, indicating growth potential outside China and Europe [1][2] - Policy support for energy storage is strengthening, with projections for new energy storage installations to reach 180 million kilowatts by 2027, driving project investments of 250 billion yuan [1][2] Lithium Supply and Demand - Due to low lithium carbonate prices in the past two years, global lithium mining companies are expected to reduce capital expenditures in 2024, potentially slowing future production [1][3] - Lithium supply growth is projected to fall below 20% for the first time in 2026, while demand remains strong, leading to a significant reduction in surplus lithium in the market next year [1][3] Aluminum Market Dynamics - The electrolytic aluminum market is benefiting from rising copper prices, with aluminum prices approaching 21,000 yuan, and domestic capacity utilization rates are high [1][4] - The impact of tariffs between China and the U.S. on the aluminum sector is limited, with China exporting approximately 800,000 tons of aluminum products to the U.S. annually, accounting for about 5% of total aluminum demand [4][6] Alumina Price Impact - The decline in alumina prices has positively affected companies with low self-sufficiency rates, such as Zhongfu Industrial, which has shown excellent profit performance [1][7] Key Market Trends and Projections Lithium Market Outlook - Recent rebounds in lithium futures indicate strong downstream demand, with expectations for lithium prices to remain supported in the short term [2][3] - The anticipated increase in energy storage demand and electric vehicle penetration are primary drivers for lithium demand [2][3] Copper Price Fluctuations - Copper prices are currently volatile, influenced by macroeconomic factors, with expectations for a bullish window in the first half of 2026, potentially reaching historical highs of 12,000 to 14,000 USD [8][9] Tin Market Insights - Tin is classified as a critical mineral resource, with supply tightness driven by China's export controls and global supply constraints [2][15] - Strong demand for tin solder, particularly from the semiconductor sector, is expected to continue [15] Rare Earths and Tungsten - Recent price corrections in rare earths are attributed to market sentiment and export controls, with future price movements dependent on the stabilization of neodymium and praseodymium prices [18][19] - The tungsten market has seen price corrections followed by a rebound, with recommendations for companies like Xiamen Tungsten and others due to their growth potential [22] Investment Recommendations - High-dividend stocks such as China Aluminum and Zhongfu Industrial are highlighted as attractive investment opportunities [1][7] - Companies in the lithium sector, including Ganfeng Lithium and Tianqi Lithium, are recommended for their growth potential in solid-state batteries and energy storage [5] - Focus on companies like Huayou Cobalt and Luxshare Precision in the cobalt sector, which are expected to see significant profit growth [14] Conclusion - The non-ferrous metals sector is poised for growth driven by electric vehicle adoption, energy storage demand, and strategic supply constraints. Investment opportunities exist across various sub-sectors, particularly in lithium, aluminum, and cobalt, with a focus on companies demonstrating strong fundamentals and growth potential.

Group 1: Precious Metals - Precious metals continue to show strength, with COMEX gold rising by 5.76% and COMEX silver by 6.55% this week [1][2] - The main trading theme this week is recession, with the ten-year U.S. Treasury yield dropping below 4%, primarily due to renewed tariff expectations from Trump [1][2] - Short-term volatility for Shanghai gold and silver is high, with Shanghai gold volatility reaching 30% and silver exceeding 40%, suggesting a potential adjustment [1][2] - Long-term outlook remains positive for precious metals due to ongoing de-dollarization and inflows into ETFs amid short-term rate cut expectations [2] Group 2: Copper - Copper prices rebounded this week, with LME copper increasing by 2.25% due to tariff expectations leading to overselling [2] - Despite a recent price increase, downstream demand has shown some pressure, with a decline in operating rates for copper rods [2] - Supply disruptions from Freeport and Teck Resources are expected to create a tight supply-demand situation for copper by 2026, suggesting a buy on dips strategy [2] Group 3: Aluminum - Shanghai aluminum prices fell by 0.33% this week, facing pressure from tariff impacts similar to copper [3] - As the traditional peak season progresses, aluminum water ratios are expected to rise, although cost support continues to weaken [3] - Domestic aluminum processing enterprises recorded an average operating rate of 62.5%, down 1.4 percentage points year-on-year [3] Group 4: Cobalt - Cobalt prices surged this week, with significant weekly increases in various cobalt compounds, driven by supply concerns following Congo's export quota announcement [4] - The anticipated supply tightness is expected to persist, with a widening supply-demand gap projected for 2026-2027, indicating substantial price upside potential [4] Group 5: Rare Earths - Rare earth prices declined this week due to increased production of certain oxides, despite a reduction in raw material output [4] - Future supply constraints are expected due to tightened export controls, which may support rare earth prices [4] - Continued development in energy-efficient appliances, electric vehicles, and humanoid robots is expected to create upward price momentum [4] Group 6: Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include Shengda Resources, Xingye Silver Tin, Chifeng Gold, Shenhuo Co., and Zijin Mining [5]

Summary of Conference Call on Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Industry Overview - The non-ferrous metals industry is currently experiencing a high-level fluctuation, awaiting demand recovery and liquidity easing to trigger a main upward trend in prices [1][3][13] - The expectation of a soft landing for the US economy, along with the first interest rate cut, has stabilized overseas demand, but the main upward wave in non-ferrous metal prices has not yet started [1][3] Key Points and Arguments Market Outlook - The performance expectations for various non-ferrous sub-sectors in 2026 are generally optimistic, with an expected increase of approximately 20% or more [1][4] - The anticipated main upward wave is expected around the end of Q1 2026, driven by interest rate cuts, the end of the US balance sheet reduction, and overseas reconstruction demand [1][5] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The ongoing US-China geopolitical tensions have normalized, reducing their impact on market sentiment, but the supply-side constraints are stronger than demand influences [1][6] - It is expected that most metals will remain in a supply-demand imbalance in 2026, with supply constraints being more definitive [1][6] Specific Metal Insights - **Gold**: Short-term trading is overheated, with valuations stretched. A potential adjustment is expected after geopolitical events cool down, but long-term prospects remain positive due to economic recovery and inflation [1][7] - **Copper**: Short-term demand is suppressed by high prices, but mining and smelting companies may reduce production, leading to a supply-demand imbalance from Q4 2025 through 2026 [1][8][9] - **Aluminum**: The electrolytic aluminum sector is recommended as a top investment choice due to its strong dividend attributes and resilience in profits, with a significant upside potential if prices rise [1][10][11] Small Metals Perspective - **Cobalt**: Inventory is decreasing, indicating potential for price increases [2][12] - **Lithium**: Currently under pressure but nearing a bottom in supply-demand dynamics, strategic positioning is advised [2][12] - **Tungsten**: Long-term outlook is positive due to supply shortages and geopolitical factors [2][12] Additional Important Insights - The overall sentiment for the non-ferrous metals industry remains optimistic, with recommendations to actively monitor and allocate resources to various metal sectors to capitalize on future growth opportunities [1][14] - The copper market is expected to see a price increase and earnings per share (EPS) growth, with mainstream companies' valuations returning to reasonable levels [1][9][14]