Report Overview - Report Title: Nickel Stainless Steel Industry Chain Weekly Report - Report Date: December 12, 2025 - Author: Xu Liang (Z0002220) - Reviewer: Tang Yun (Z0002422) 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Report's Core View **Likely Positive Factors** - Domestic factories are stocking up before the Chinese New Year, leading to a slight recovery in demand [3]. - The premium of Jinchuan nickel has narrowed to 4,900 yuan/ton, and the spot discount has remained stable [3]. **Likely Negative Factors** - High inventory levels persist, and the supply glut remains unchanged [3]. - There are few inquiries in the nickel ore market, demand is sluggish, and prices have stabilized without a clear upward trend [3]. **Trading Advisory View** - It is recommended to wait and see, and pay attention to the short - term impact of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on prices [3]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs **3.1 Market Data** **Nickel Futures** - The closing price of the main contract of Shanghai nickel (SHFE) was 115,870 yuan/ton, down 2,160 yuan or 1.83% week - on - week; the closing price of the first - nearby contract was 115,870 yuan/ton, down 1,920 yuan or 1.63% week - on - week; the closing price of the second - nearby contract was 116,060 yuan/ton, down 1,890 yuan or 1.60% week - on - week; the closing price of the third - nearby contract was 116,290 yuan/ton, down 1,910 yuan or 1.60% week - on - week [3]. - LME nickel 3M was at 14,610 US dollars/ton, down 360 US dollars or 1.62% week - on - week [3]. - The open interest was 106,302 lots, down 5,283 lots or 4.7% week - on - week; the trading volume was 106,815 lots, down 17,698 lots or 14.21% week - on - week; the number of warehouse receipts was 33,939 tons, down 825 tons or 2.37% week - on - week; the basis of the main contract was 410 yuan/ton, up 560 yuan or - 373.33% week - on - week [3]. **Stainless Steel Futures** - The closing price of the main contract of stainless steel was 12,500 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan or 0% week - on - week; the closing price of the first - nearby contract was 12,500 yuan/ton, unchanged week - on - week; the closing price of the second - nearby contract was 12,625 yuan/ton, up 35 yuan or 0.28% week - on - week; the closing price of the third - nearby contract was 12,695 yuan/ton, up 45 yuan or 0.36% week - on - week [4]. - The trading volume was 69,415 lots, down 32,225 lots or 31.71% week - on - week; the open interest was 64,258 lots, down 21,427 lots or 25.01% week - on - week; the number of warehouse receipts was 61,378 tons, down 241 tons or 0.39% week - on - week; the basis of the main contract was 570 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan or 21.28% week - on - week [4]. **Nickel Spot** - Jinchuan nickel was at 121,400 yuan/ton, down 250 yuan or 0.21% day - on - day; imported nickel was at 116,700 yuan/ton, down 300 yuan or 0.26% day - on - day; 1 electrolytic nickel was at 118,850 yuan/ton, down 300 yuan or 0.25% day - on - day; nickel beans were at 118,750 yuan/ton, down 300 yuan or 0.25% day - on - day; electrowon nickel was at 116,450 yuan/ton, down 300 yuan or 0.26% day - on - day [4]. **Inventory Data** - Domestic social nickel inventory was 56,848 tons, up 1,499 tons; LME nickel inventory was 252,852 tons, down 240 tons; stainless steel social inventory was 947,600 tons, up 700 tons; nickel pig iron inventory was 29,346 tons, down 879 tons [6]. **3.2 Market Trends and Charts** - The report includes charts showing the historical trends of nickel futures prices (both domestic and LME), stainless steel futures prices, nickel spot average prices, nickel supply and inventory, upstream nickel ore prices and inventory, downstream nickel sulfate prices and profitability, and stainless steel production and inventory [7][9][11]. **3.3 Industry Chain Analysis** **Upstream Nickel Ore** - The average price of Philippine laterite nickel ore (1.5% FOB) is presented in a historical trend chart, and the seasonal inventory of nickel ore at Chinese ports is also shown [16]. - The average ex - factory price of 8 - 12% nickel pig iron in China and the average landed duty - paid price of Indonesian nickel pig iron (Ni≥14%) are presented in historical trend charts [17]. - The seasonal production volume of nickel iron in China and Indonesia is shown in charts [18][19]. **Downstream Nickel Sulfate** - The average price of battery - grade nickel sulfate, its premium over primary nickel, the profitability of producing nickel sulfate from nickel beans, and the profitability of producing electrowon nickel from externally purchased nickel sulfate are presented in historical trend charts [21][23][24]. - The monthly production volume of nickel sulfate in China and the seasonal production capacity of ternary precursors are shown in charts [25]. **Stainless Steel** - The seasonal profitability of Chinese 304 stainless steel cold - rolled coils, monthly production volume, and inventory are presented in historical trend charts [27][29][30].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the document. 2. Report's Core View - No information provided in the document. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog - **Copper**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper average price is 86,015 with a rise of 20, and SMM flat - water copper premium/discount is 15 with a rise of 15 [1]. - **Aluminum**: SMM A00 aluminum average price is 21,540 with a rise of 180, and SMM A00 aluminum premium/discount is - 30 with no change; Alumina (Shanxi) price is 2,840 with no change, and Australian alumina FOB average price is 320 dollars with a rise of 3 dollars [1]. - **Lead**: SMM 1 lead ingot average price is 17,250 with a rise of 25, and SMM 1 lead ingot premium/discount to the current - month futures at 10:15 is - 170 with a fall of 45; Recycled refined lead average price is 17,200, recycled lead average price rises by 25, and the refined - scrap price difference is 50 with no change [1]. - **Zinc**: SMM 0 zinc ingot average price is 22,640 with a rise of 140, and SMM 0 zinc ingot premium/discount to the current - month futures at 10:15 is - 5 with a rise of 10 [1]. - **Tin**: SMM 1 tin average price is 283,700 with a rise of 900, and SMM 1 tin premium/discount to the current - month futures at 10:15 is 700 with a fall of 70; 40% tin concentrate (Yunnan) average price is 271,700 with a rise of 900, and the ratio of 40% tin concentrate (Yunnan) to SMM 1 tin is 95.77% [1]. - **Nickel**: 1 imported nickel average price is 119,825 with a rise of 350, and 1 imported nickel premium/discount to the Shanghai nickel contract average price is 400 with no change; SMM electrowon nickel average price is 119,500 with a rise of 350, and SMM electrowon nickel premium/discount average price is 75 with no change; 1 Jinchuan nickel average price is 122,425 with a rise of 500, and 1 Jinchuan nickel premium/discount to the Shanghai nickel contract average price is 3000 with a rise of 150 [1]. - **Silicon - related**: Oxygen - permeable 421 (Xinjiang) average price is 9,100 with a rise of 0.55, and its premium/discount to the current - month futures at 10:15 is 820 with a fall of 150; N - type polysilicon re - feedstock average price is 52.2 with no change, and N - type polysilicon dense material average price is 51 with no change [1]. - **Lithium - related**: Battery - grade lithium carbonate average price is 80,400 with no change, and its premium/discount to the current - month futures at 10:15 is - 1460 with a fall of 2920; Industrial - grade lithium carbonate average price is 78,200, the battery - industrial lithium carbonate price difference is 2200 with no change [1]. Analysts - Lang Duo, Chief Analyst, research direction: copper, tin,从业资格证号: F3047773, investment consulting number: Z0014087 [1]. - Liu Dongbo, Senior Analyst, research direction: aluminum, alumina, gold,从业资格证号: F3062795, investment consulting number: Z0015311 [1]. - Wu Jiang, Senior Analyst, research direction: nickel and stainless steel, silver, lithium carbonate,从业资格证号: F3085524, investment consulting number: Z0016394 [1]. - Sun Fangfang, Intermediate Analyst, research direction: lead, zinc,从业资格证号: F03111330, investment consulting number: Z0018905 [1]. - Zhang Xiurui, Intermediate Analyst, research direction: industrial (the description seems incomplete),从业资格证号: F03099436, investment consulting number: Z0021022 [1].

Group 1: Company Projects and Developments - The company is currently advancing several new projects, including the Ganzhou Feinan Industrial Waste Salt Resource Utilization Project, which has received necessary approvals and is under construction [2] - The Guangxi Feinan New Energy Materials Project has obtained land certificates and environmental assessments, with construction underway [2] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability through the development of these projects, which will extend the resource utilization product chain [5] Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company's total revenue reached CNY 10.707 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17.15% [8] - The net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 10.72%, while the non-recurring net profit decreased by 21.06% due to increased depreciation and amortization expenses from new projects [8] - The investment activities net cash flow was -CNY 415 million, an improvement from -CNY 812 million in the previous year [6] Group 3: Risk Management and Market Conditions - The company engages in futures hedging to manage price risks associated with metal inventories, although this has led to reported losses [3] - Market competition and rising operational costs have impacted profitability despite revenue growth [10] - The company emphasizes the importance of value management and aims to improve operational efficiency to enhance shareholder returns [10] Group 4: Research and Development - R&D expenses increased by 12.6%, focusing on upgrading recycling technologies, although this has not yet translated into significant profit improvements [9] - The company is committed to continuous technological innovation and production process optimization to enhance efficiency and performance [9]

Group 1: Metal Price Information - SMM 1 electrolytic copper average price is 86,590, down 250; SMM flat - water copper premium is - 45, down 15 [1] - SMM A00 aluminum average price is 21,440, unchanged; SMM A00 aluminum premium is - 10, down 10 [1] - Alumina (Shanxi) average price is 2,840, down 5; Australian alumina FOB average price is 318 dollars, down 1 dollar [1] - SMM 1 lead ingot average price is 17,250, up 25; SMM 1 lead ingot premium to the current - month futures at 10:15 is - 170, down 45 [1] - Recycled refined aluminum average price is 17,175, up 25; recycled lead average price increase is 25; refined - scrap spread is 75, unchanged [1] - SMM 0 zinc ingot average price is 22,580, up 230; SMM 0 zinc ingot premium to the current - month futures at 10:15 is - 60, down 30 [1] - SMM 1 tin average price is 285,400, unchanged; SMM 1 tin premium to the current - month futures at 10:15 is 370, down 240 [1] - 40% tin concentrate (Yunnan) average price is 273,400, unchanged; 40% tin concentrate (Yunnan)/SMM 1 tin ratio is 95.80% [1] - 1 imported nickel average price is 120,950, down 200; 1 imported nickel premium to the Shanghai nickel contract average price is 400, unchanged [1] - SMM electrowinning nickel average price is 120,600, down 200; SMM electrowinning nickel premium average price is 50, unchanged [1] - 1 Jinchuan nickel average price is 123,150, down 200; 1 Jinchuan nickel premium to the Shanghai nickel contract average price is 2,600, unchanged [1] - Oxygen - through 421 (Xinjiang) average price is 9,050, unchanged; Oxygen - through 421 (Xinjiang) premium to the current - month futures at 10:15 is 1,300, down 95 [1] - N - type polysilicon re - feedstock average price is 52.2, down 0.05; N - type polysilicon dense material average price is 51, unchanged [1] - Battery - grade lithium carbonate average price is 80,900, down 100; Battery - grade lithium carbonate premium to the current - month futures at 10:15 is 2,180, up 1,680 [1] - Industrial - grade lithium carbonate average price is 78,700; the difference between battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate is 2,200, unchanged [1] Group 2: Analyst Information - Chief analyst Dian Shi is responsible for copper and tin, with qualification number F3047773 and investment consulting number Z0014087 [1] - Senior analyst Liu Dongbo is in charge of aluminum, alumina, and gold, with qualification number F3062795 and investment consulting number Z0015311 [1] - Senior analyst Wu Jiang is responsible for nickel and stainless steel, silver, and lithium carbonate, with qualification number F3085524 and investment consulting number Z0016394 [1] - Intermediate analyst Sun Fangfang is in charge of lead and zinc, with qualification number F03111330 and investment consulting number Z0018905 [1] - Intermediate analyst Zhang Xiurui is responsible for industrial silicon, with qualification number F03099436 and investment consulting number Z0021022 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Greeenmei, reported strong financial performance for the first three quarters of 2025, driven by growth in key metal resource recycling and battery materials, achieving record high revenues and profits [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 27.498 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.55%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.109 billion yuan, up 22.66% [1]. - In Q3 2025, the company recorded operating revenue of 9.937 billion yuan, a 31.89% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 310 million yuan, reflecting a 52.99% growth [1]. Key Business Developments - The company has established itself as a leader in global key metal resource recycling, creating a comprehensive industrial chain from waste metal recovery to high-purity raw materials and end products, covering over 20 key metals [1]. - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company recycled over 6,000 tons of cobalt, significantly enhancing the stability of its global cobalt supply chain during the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt export ban [2]. - Nickel metal shipments from the company's Indonesian nickel resource project reached 79,916 tons, a 151% increase year-on-year, laying a solid foundation for achieving an annual output of 120,000 tons [2]. Product and Technology Advancements - The company reported a tungsten resource recovery shipment of 5,590 tons, a 22% increase year-on-year, and a 59% increase in the recovery of dismantled power batteries, totaling 36,643 tons [3]. - The company is actively promoting the recycling of power batteries and the development of solid-state battery materials, collaborating with a research team to tackle core technology challenges in solid-state battery production [3]. Global Expansion and Capital Strategy - To support its global development strategy, the company submitted an application for an H-share listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in September 2025, aiming to raise funds for capacity construction and international marketing [3]. - The funds raised will be used for key metal resource capacity construction, overseas R&D innovation, digitalization, and working capital to enhance the company's global competitiveness [3].

Core Viewpoint - Guangdong Feinan Resource Utilization Co., Ltd. announced plans to invest approximately 880 million yuan in a new energy materials project through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangxi Feinan Resource Utilization Co., Ltd. The project aims to produce nickel sulfate and electroplated nickel using high ice nickel as raw material, with a total construction period of about 20 months [1]. Group 1: Project Details - The project will cover a total land area of approximately 179 acres and will utilize high ice nickel as the raw material, undergoing processes such as leaching, extraction, evaporation crystallization, and electroplating to produce nickel sulfate and electroplated nickel [1]. - The expected annual output includes 10,010.01 tons of electrolytic nickel plates (10,000 tons of nickel metal), 45.05 tons of refined nickel sulfate (10,000 tons of nickel metal), 1,800 tons of cathode copper, 1,477.87 tons of cobalt sulfate, and 28,288.27 tons of mirabilite [1]. Group 2: Company Strategy and Competitiveness - The company has mastered the production processes for nickel sulfate and electroplated nickel, and the investment in the new energy materials project is expected to extend the resource product industrial chain, enhance profitability and risk resistance, and strengthen core competitiveness [1]. - This initiative aligns with the company's established development strategy and shareholder interests [1]. Group 3: Company Background - Feinan Resource primarily engages in hazardous waste disposal and recycling of non-ferrous metals, covering hazardous waste collection, harmless disposal, and resource recovery [2]. - The company has achieved comprehensive resource recovery of multiple metals, including copper, nickel, zinc, tin, gold, silver, and palladium, producing various recycled products and establishing a closed-loop industry for multi-metal resource recovery [2].

Core Viewpoint - The company, Guangdong Feinan Resource Utilization Co., Ltd., has announced its investment in a new energy materials project, with an estimated total investment of approximately 880 million yuan, aimed at extending its resource recycling product industry chain and enhancing profitability and core competitiveness [14][19][30]. Financial Data - The third quarter financial report for 2025 has been confirmed as true, accurate, and complete by the board of directors, with no significant omissions or misleading statements [2][28]. - The company has not undergone an audit for its third quarter financial report [7]. Shareholder Information - The company has approved a profit distribution plan for 2024, which includes a cash dividend of 1.3 yuan per 10 shares, totaling approximately 52.27 million yuan, and a capital reserve conversion of 4 shares for every 10 shares held [4][5]. Investment Project Overview - The new energy materials project will utilize high ice nickel to produce nickel sulfate and electroplated nickel, with an expected annual output of 10,010.01 tons of electrolytic nickel plates and 45,045.05 tons of refined nickel sulfate [17]. - The project is planned to cover an area of approximately 179 acres and will take about 20 months to complete [18]. Board Meeting Decisions - The board of directors held a meeting on October 28, 2025, where they unanimously approved the investment in the new energy materials project and the third quarter report [27][30].

Core Viewpoint - Feinan Resources plans to invest approximately 880 million yuan in a new energy materials project, which is expected to enhance its product chain and profitability, although it may not significantly impact short-term performance [1][2]. Group 1: Investment and Project Details - The new project will be located in the Shilong Town Industrial Park of Xiangzhou County, covering an area of about 179 acres and will take around 20 months to complete [1]. - The project aims to produce 10,000 tons/year of electrolytic nickel, 45,000 tons/year of refined nickel sulfate, 1,800 tons/year of cathode copper, 1,477.87 tons/year of cobalt sulfate, and 29,300 tons/year of sodium sulfate [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of the year, the company reported revenue of 10.707 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.15%, and a net profit of 200 million yuan, up 10.72% year-on-year [1]. Group 3: Business Operations and Future Direction - Feinan Resources specializes in hazardous waste disposal and recycling of non-ferrous metals, with a focus on copper waste prior to 2023 [2]. - The company has expanded its operations to include the recycling of multiple metals such as nickel, zinc, tin, gold, silver, and palladium, creating a comprehensive recycling industry chain [2]. - Future plans include enhancing the processing and deep processing of recycled products, increasing the variety of metals processed, and expanding the hazardous waste disposal market to further improve profitability [2].

Core Viewpoint - Feinan Resources (301500) announced plans to invest approximately 880 million yuan in a new energy materials project, which is expected to enhance its product chain and profitability while having no significant short-term impact on its performance [1]. Group 1: Investment Project - The new project will be located in Xiangzhou County, Laibin City, covering an area of about 179 acres, and will produce nickel sulfate, electroplated nickel, copper cathodes, and cobalt sulfate [1]. - The project aims to produce 10,000 tons/year of electrolytic nickel, 45,000 tons/year of refined nickel sulfate, 1,800 tons/year of cathode copper, 1,477.87 tons/year of cobalt sulfate, and 29,300 tons/year of sodium carbonate [1]. - The construction period is estimated to be around 20 months, with the company already proficient in the production processes involved [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of the year, the company reported revenue of 10.707 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.15%, and a net profit of 200 million yuan, up 10.72% year-on-year [1]. - The company has a hazardous waste processing capacity of 910,600 tons/year as of mid-year, with a subsidiary's license set to expire in May 2025 [2]. Group 3: Resource Recovery and Production - In the first half of the year, the company collected approximately 171,500 tons of hazardous waste and 225,600 tons of other metal materials, achieving high sales rates for various metals [3]. - The company has expanded its resource recovery capabilities to include multiple metals such as copper, nickel, zinc, tin, gold, silver, and palladium, creating a comprehensive recycling industry chain [3]. - Future business development will focus on enhancing the processing and utilization of multiple metals, extending the product chain, and expanding the hazardous waste disposal market [3].

Core Viewpoint - Feinan Resources (301500) announced an investment in a new energy materials project to extend its resource product supply chain, with a total investment of approximately 880 million yuan [1] Investment Details - The project will be undertaken by Feinan's wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangxi Feinan, focusing on the production of nickel sulfate and electroplated nickel from high ice nickel [1] - The funding for the project will come from Guangxi Feinan's own and self-raised funds [1] - The company has the flexibility to adjust specific investment content within the total investment limit based on the actual implementation of the project [1]