Investment Rating - Industry rating: Recommended [3] Core Insights - The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has invested billions in MP Materials to accelerate the independence of U.S. rare earth magnets, but global production remains highly concentrated in China in the short term [9][14][45] - Nickel prices have decreased due to a significant drop in demand and production halts in Indonesia, which may impact local mining operations [12][20][23] - Cobalt prices have risen due to supply tightening from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which accounts for approximately 75% of global electric vehicle battery supply [13][31] - Lithium carbonate prices have increased, but future price movements will depend on downstream demand recovery [7][38][44] - Antimony prices have remained stable, with domestic supply still tight, and production expected to decline in the coming months [32][36] Summary by Sections Rare Earth Industry - MP Materials announced a partnership with the DoD to enhance domestic production capabilities, with a new magnet manufacturing facility expected to be operational by 2028 [45][46] - The DoD has committed to a minimum price of $110 per kilogram for NdPr products, ensuring stable cash flow for MP Materials [46][47] Nickel Industry - As of July 11, LME nickel spot price was $14,955 per ton, down 1.09% from July 4, with total LME nickel inventory increasing by 1.83% [20] - Domestic NPI smelting costs remain under pressure, affecting the acceptance of high-priced raw materials [20][23] Cobalt Industry - As of July 11, cobalt prices have shown mixed trends, with electrolytic cobalt at 249,300 yuan per ton, down 0.99%, while cobalt oxide increased by 1.54% [24][31] - The extension of a temporary export ban by the Congolese government is expected to tighten global cobalt supply [31] Lithium Industry - The average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate reached 63,800 yuan per ton, up 2.36% as of July 11 [7][38] - Market sentiment is cautious, with inventory levels remaining high, limiting upward price movement [38][44] Antimony Industry - Domestic antimony ingot prices have stabilized, with supply constraints expected to support future pricing [32][36]

证券研究报告|行业研究周报 [Table_Date] 2025 年 7 月 5 日 缅甸锡矿进口量连续多月低于 1 万吨警戒线， 供应偏紧预期对锡价或有支撑 [Table_Title2] 有色-能源金属行业周报 [Table_Summary] 报告摘要: ►本周沪镍价格环比上涨，贸易商仍存在补库需求 截止到 7 月 4 日，LME 镍现货结算价报收 15,120 美元/ 吨，较 6 月 27 日上涨 0. 6%，LME 镍总库存为 202,470.00 吨，较 6 月 27 日减少 0.89%；沪镍报收 12.24 万元/吨，较 6 月 27 日上涨 1.50%，沪镍库存为 24,922.00 吨，较 6 月 27 日 减少 0.83%；截止到 6 月 27 日，硫酸镍报收 28,500.00 元/吨， 较 6 月 27 日价格持平。根据 SMM，从供给端来看，国内市场 方面，菲律宾镍矿的 CIF 价格较高，冶炼厂的生产成本显著增 加。华北地区部分冶炼厂的生产负荷有所下调，且由于菲律宾 镍矿品位的下降，国内金属产量或面临走弱的预期。印尼方 面，主流冶炼厂的生产成本出现倒挂，部分冶炼厂已经开始进 行检修，加之可 ...