Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights significant trends in various sectors, including liquidity, infrastructure, real estate, industrial products, and export chains, indicating a mixed economic outlook with some sectors showing resilience while others face challenges. Group 1: Liquidity - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for August 2025 is at 46.37, up by 0.61% month-on-month [4] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference in August 2025 is -2.8 percentage points, an increase of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [4] - The current price of London gold is at $3759 per ounce [4] Group 2: Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - Recent price changes include rebar down by 1.22%, cement price index up by 2.51%, rubber up by 0.34%, coking coal up by 2.78%, and iron ore up by 0.25% [5] - National capacity utilization rates for blast furnaces, cement, asphalt, and all-steel tires have changed by +0.51 percentage points, -1.00 percentage points, +7.3 percentage points, and +0.06 percentage points respectively [5] - The average daily crude steel output of key enterprises in mid-September decreased by 0.67% month-on-month [5] Group 3: Real Estate Completion Chain - The prices of titanium dioxide and glass have increased by 0.15% and remained unchanged respectively, with glass profit margins at -58 yuan/ton and titanium dioxide at -1163 yuan/ton [6] - The operating rate for flat glass this week is at 76.01% [6] Group 4: Industrial Products Chain - Major commodity price changes include cold-rolled steel down by 0.25%, copper up by 3.29%, and aluminum down by 0.05%, with corresponding profit margins showing mixed results [7] - The national operating rate for semi-steel tires is at 73.58%, down by 0.08 percentage points [7] Group 5: Subcategories - The price of electrolytic copper has reached a new high since June at 82680 yuan/ton, up by 3.29% [8] - The price of electrolytic aluminum is at 20830 yuan/ton, with estimated profits of 3665 yuan/ton, up by 2.98% [8] - The price of tungsten concentrate is at 269000 yuan/ton, down by 2.00% [8] Group 6: Price Comparison Relationships - The price ratio of London spot gold to silver has reached a new low for the year at 84 times [9] - The price ratio of rebar to iron ore is at 4.00, with the price difference between hot-rolled and rebar steel at 150 yuan/ton [9] - The price difference between small rebar (used in real estate) and large rebar (used in infrastructure) is 130 yuan/ton, up by 18.18% from last week [9] Group 7: Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in August 2025 is at 47.20%, up by 0.1 percentage points [10] - The CCFI comprehensive index for container shipping rates is at 1087.41 points, down by 2.93% [10] - The capacity utilization rate for crude steel in the U.S. is at 77.40%, down by 0.50 percentage points [10] Group 8: Valuation Percentiles - The CSI 300 index has increased by 1.07%, with the best-performing cyclical sector being industrial metals at +5.15% [11] - The PB ratio of ordinary steel and industrial metals relative to the CSI 300 PB is at 33.74% and 88.92% respectively [11] - The current PB ratio for the ordinary steel sector is 0.51, with the highest value since 2013 being 0.82 [11]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on copper, aluminum, and precious metals, indicating a high level of market activity and potential for growth in these sectors [13][16]. Core Insights - Copper prices have surged due to unexpected production cuts, leading to significant supply shortages and rapid price increases [13]. - Aluminum is showing signs of recovery with inventory levels decreasing and downstream processing rates improving, suggesting a potential for sustained high profitability [15]. - Precious metals, particularly gold, are expected to rise further due to market anticipation of continuous interest rate cuts [16]. Summary by Sections Copper - This week, LME copper price increased by 2.09% to $10,205.00 per ton, while Shanghai copper rose by 3.20% to 82,500 yuan per ton [14]. - Supply side: The import copper concentrate processing fee index rose to -$40.36 per ton; national copper inventory decreased by 4,400 tons to 140,100 tons [14]. - Consumption side: Brass rod enterprises' operating rate was 48.49%, showing a slight increase of 0.71 percentage points [14]. Aluminum - This week, LME aluminum price decreased by 1.01% to $2,649.00 per ton, and Shanghai aluminum fell by 0.24% to 20,700 yuan per ton [15]. - Supply side: Electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory in major consumption areas dropped by 21,000 tons to 617,000 tons [15]. - Demand side: Downstream processing enterprises' operating rate increased by 0.8 percentage points to 63.0%, driven by pre-holiday stocking [15]. Precious Metals - This week, COMEX gold price rose by 0.23% to $3,789.80 per ounce, with SPDR gold holdings increasing by 5.15 tons to 1,005.72 tons [16]. - The market is experiencing fluctuations due to U.S. tariffs and escalating geopolitical risks, contributing to a volatile trading environment [16]. Rare Earths - The price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide decreased, while the export volume of magnetic materials saw significant growth [32]. - Domestic rare earth separation enterprises are preparing for production halts, indicating potential supply constraints [32]. Antimony - Antimony ingot price is at 174,900 yuan per ton, showing a decrease of 2.26% [33]. - The demand for antimony is expected to recover as the photovoltaic glass market stabilizes [33]. Molybdenum - Molybdenum concentrate price is 4,450 yuan per ton, with a slight decrease of 0.45% [34]. - The demand for molybdenum is expected to rise as major steel mills resume procurement [34]. Tin - Tin ingot price increased by 1.74% to 273,700 yuan per ton, with inventory decreasing by 6.14% [35]. - The supply-demand dynamics are favorable, supported by strong inventory levels and demand from the semiconductor sector [35].

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights significant trends in liquidity, construction, real estate, and industrial sectors, indicating fluctuations in prices and production levels across various commodities and industries. Group 1: Liquidity - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for August 2025 is at 46.37, with a month-on-month increase of 0.61% [4] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference is at -2.8 percentage points in August 2025, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.4 percentage points [4] - The current price of London gold is at $3643 per ounce [4] Group 2: Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - In late August, the average daily production of crude steel from key enterprises decreased by 7.94% month-on-month [5] - Price changes this week include rebar down by 1.53%, cement price index down by 0.57%, rubber down by 1.00%, coke down by 3.40%, coking coal down by 0.93%, and iron ore up by 0.38% [5] - The national blast furnace capacity utilization rate increased by 4.39 percentage points, cement by 8.00 percentage points, while asphalt and full-steel tire operating rates changed by -1.8 percentage points and +5.81 percentage points respectively [5] Group 3: Real Estate Completion Chain - The prices of titanium dioxide and flat glass increased by 0.39% and remained unchanged respectively, with flat glass gross profit at -58 yuan/ton and titanium dioxide at -1277 yuan/ton [6] - The operating rate for flat glass this week is at 76.01% [6] Group 4: Industrial Products Chain - Major commodity price changes this week include cold-rolled steel down by 2.63%, copper up by 1.36%, and aluminum up by 1.79%, with corresponding gross profit changes of -591.05%, a loss of 0.59%, and an increase of 13.04% respectively [7] - The national semi-steel tire operating rate is at 73.46%, with a month-on-month increase of 5.99 percentage points [7] Group 5: Subcategories - The price of electrolytic aluminum reached a year-to-date high at 21,050 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month increase of 1.79% and estimated profit at 3,683 yuan/ton (excluding tax) [8] - The price of copper is at 81,140 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month increase of 1.36% [8] - The price of molybdenum concentrate is at 4,515 yuan/ton, down by 1.95%, while tungsten concentrate is at 286,500 yuan/ton, down by 0.87% [8] Group 6: Price Comparison Relationships - The price ratio of rebar to iron ore is at 4.00 this week [9] - The price difference between hot-rolled and rebar steel is 240 yuan/ton, while the price difference between Shanghai cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel is 290 yuan/ton, down by 40 yuan/ton [9] - The price difference between small rebar (mainly used in real estate) and large rebar (mainly used in infrastructure) is 120 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month increase of 20.00% [9] Group 7: Export Chain - In August 2025, China's PMI new export orders are at 47.20%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.1 percentage points [10] - The China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) composite index is at 1,125.30 points this week, down by 2.07% [10] - The U.S. crude steel capacity utilization rate is at 79.20%, with a month-on-month increase of 1.10 percentage points [10] Group 8: Valuation Percentiles - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index increased by 1.38%, with the best-performing cyclical sector being real estate at +5.98% [11] - The PB ratio of the general steel sector relative to the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets is currently at 0.53, with the highest value since 2013 being 0.82 [11]

Group 1: Rare Earths - Recent price movements show a 4.18% decrease in praseodymium and neodymium oxide to 572,500 CNY/ton, while dysprosium oxide increased by 0.62% to 1,625,000 CNY/ton, and terbium oxide rose by 1.41% to 7,175,000 CNY/ton [1][2] - The U.S. Department of Defense has agreed to invest $400 million in MPMaterials, becoming its largest shareholder, and set a procurement price of $110 per kilogram for the two most commonly used rare earths, neodymium and praseodymium [1][2] - MPMaterials has announced a $500 million partnership with Apple to supply critical raw materials for its electronic products [1][2] Group 2: Molybdenum - Molybdenum concentrate prices increased by 0.22% to 4,515 CNY/ton, while molybdenum iron (Mo60) prices decreased by 0.69% to 287,500 CNY/ton [3] - Supply signals indicate a gradual contraction in molybdenum concentrate, while demand from steel mills is increasing, leading to a short-term strong price fluctuation [3] - Recommended companies to watch include Jinduicheng Molybdenum [3] Group 3: Tungsten - Black tungsten concentrate prices rose by 13.60% to 284,000 CNY/ton, and ammonium paratungstate prices increased by 12.16% to 415,000 CNY/ton [4] - Supply constraints due to reduced mining quotas and stable domestic demand are supporting tungsten prices [4] - Companies to monitor include China Tungsten and Hightech Materials, Xiamen Tungsten, and Zhangyuan Tungsten [4] Group 4: Tin - Tin prices on SHFE fell by 1.69% to 274,000 CNY/ton, and LME tin decreased by 2.14% to $34,800/ton [5] - Supply issues due to low operating rates in Yunnan's refining sector and weak demand from electronics and home appliances are affecting the market [5] - Companies to focus on include Yunnan Tin Company, Huaxi Group, and Xinyi Silver Tin [5] Group 5: Antimony - Antimony ingot prices remained stable at 182,500 CNY/ton, while antimony concentrate prices held at 160,000 CNY/ton [6] - Supply tightness is driven by a halt in overseas mineral imports and low operating rates in smelting plants [6] - Anticipated recovery in export demand starting in October may boost marginal demand [6] Group 6: Nuclear Fusion New Materials - The commercialization of controlled nuclear fusion is accelerating, with significant breakthroughs in welding technology recognized internationally [7] - CFS has raised $863 million in funding, planning to deploy a nuclear fusion reactor in Japan by the late 2030s or early 2040s [7] - Companies to watch in this sector include Antai Technology, SRE New Materials, and West Superconducting [7]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [5] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that rare earths are currently focused on inventory digestion, with prices for praseodymium and neodymium oxide experiencing a decline of 4.18% to 572,500 CNY/ton, while dysprosium and terbium oxides have seen slight increases [5][12] - The report notes that the supply side for tungsten is tightening, leading to new price highs, with black tungsten concentrate prices rising by 13.60% to 284,000 CNY/ton [5][33] - Molybdenum prices are expected to remain strong due to increased demand from steel mills, with molybdenum concentrate prices rising by 0.22% to 4,515 CNY/ton [5][24] - Tin prices are under pressure due to weak supply and demand dynamics, with SHFE tin prices down 1.69% to 274,000 CNY/ton [5][41] - Antimony prices are stable, with expectations for demand recovery in October, maintaining antimony ingot prices at 182,500 CNY/ton [5][52] - The report emphasizes the accelerating commercialization of controlled nuclear fusion materials, indicating significant opportunities for upstream materials [5][6] Summary by Sections Rare Earths - Recent price movements include a 4.18% drop in praseodymium and neodymium oxide to 572,500 CNY/ton, while dysprosium and terbium oxides have increased slightly [5][12] Molybdenum - Molybdenum concentrate prices have increased by 0.22% to 4,515 CNY/ton, with strong demand from steel mills [5][24] Tungsten - Black tungsten concentrate prices have surged by 13.60% to 284,000 CNY/ton due to supply constraints [5][33] Tin - SHFE tin prices have decreased by 1.69% to 274,000 CNY/ton, reflecting weak supply and demand [5][41] Antimony - Antimony ingot prices remain stable at 182,500 CNY/ton, with expectations for demand recovery in October [5][52] Nuclear Fusion Materials - The commercialization of controlled nuclear fusion is accelerating, presenting significant opportunities for upstream materials [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - The recent resumption of production at China Gold Group's Inner Mongolia Mining Company has eased market tensions in the molybdenum sector, but the underlying supply-demand dynamics suggest that significant price changes are unlikely in the near term [1][2][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The temporary shutdown of the Inner Mongolia mine led to a significant supply shortage, with an estimated monthly reduction of nearly 1,000 tons of molybdenum during the 40-day halt [2]. - Molybdenum prices surged by 14.8%, rising from 4,050 RMB/ton to 4,650 RMB/ton during the shutdown period, reflecting the market's sensitivity to supply disruptions [2][3]. - The global molybdenum market's supply-demand gap expanded from 848,000 tons to approximately 860,000 tons during the mine's closure, highlighting structural issues in supply elasticity and resource concentration [3][6]. Group 2: Supply Constraints - The current molybdenum market is characterized by a super cycle driven by emerging demand and resource constraints, with "shortage" being a prevalent theme in industry discussions [4][5]. - The demand for molybdenum from the renewable energy sector has increased significantly, with its share rising from less than 10% five years ago to 30% in 2025 [5]. - The cost of molybdenum extraction has risen by 75% year-on-year due to increased environmental compliance costs and declining ore grades, further constraining supply [5][6]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The future trajectory of the molybdenum market will depend on supply growth potential, changes in demand structure, and policy environment [7][8]. - The scarcity of global molybdenum resources is becoming more pronounced, with existing mines facing challenges such as declining grades and increased extraction difficulties [7]. - Policy interventions from resource-exporting countries and efforts by importing nations to secure critical mineral reserves may further influence global pricing and supply dynamics [8].

Core Viewpoint - The company, Zhongtung High-tech, has confirmed its production capacity for various rare metals and indicated that rising prices of by-products could enhance its profitability [2] Production Capacity - The company’s subsidiary, Shizhu Garden, is a large tungsten polymetallic mine, primarily producing tungsten concentrate, with by-products including molybdenum concentrate, bismuth concentrate, and fluorite [2] - The annual production of molybdenum concentrate and bismuth concentrate is approximately 1,500 tons each [2] - The annual production of fluorite is around 320,000 tons [2] Impact of Price Increases - The company stated that an increase in the prices of its by-product metals would positively impact its profitability [2]

Group 1: Overall Industry Performance - The non-ferrous metal sector experienced a 5.50% increase in Q2 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index, driven by rising prices of industrial and precious metals, which boosted company performance [2] - The precious metals segment reported revenues of 126.58 billion yuan in Q2 2025, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 25.15%, with net profit reaching 6.86 billion yuan, up 41.93% [3] Group 2: Precious Metals - The increase in gold and silver prices is attributed to heightened risk aversion following the downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating and ongoing global central bank gold purchases, with expectations for continued price strength [3] - The market anticipates sustained gold price increases due to strong expectations for interest rate cuts following signals from Powell in August [3] Group 3: Copper Sector - The copper sector saw revenues of 427.52 billion yuan in Q2 2025, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 20.41%, with net profit at 22.97 billion yuan, up 18.19% [2] - The rebound in copper prices is driven by supply shortages and increased demand from the electrical sector, particularly in China's new energy field [2] Group 4: Aluminum Sector - The aluminum sector reported revenues of 113.71 billion yuan in Q2 2025, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.29%, with net profit at 9.60 billion yuan, up 11.40% [2] - The resilience of aluminum prices is supported by strong fundamentals and a decrease in coal prices, leading to increased profit margins [2] Group 5: Rare Earth and Magnetic Materials - The rare earth sector experienced a revenue increase of 3.94% in Q2 2025, with net profit rising by 14.57% [3] - The average price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide was 432,000 yuan per ton, reflecting a 0.56% increase, driven by price hikes and supply chain improvements [3] Group 6: Small Metals - The small metals sector saw a revenue increase of 20.46% in Q2 2025, with net profit rising by 13.99% [4] - Prices for molybdenum, tungsten, antimony, and tin increased by 2.32%, 10.46%, 32.07%, and 1.12% respectively, indicating a positive price trend [4] Group 7: Lithium and Nickel-Cobalt Sectors - The lithium sector faced pressure with revenues of 25 billion yuan in Q2 2025, down 6.2% year-on-year, while net profit increased by 21% [4] - The nickel-cobalt sector reported revenues of 31.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 28%, with net profit at 2.65 billion yuan, up 16% [4] Group 8: New Materials - The new materials sector showed revenue growth of 12.53% in Q2 2025, with net profit increasing by 25.86% [5] - The growth is primarily driven by technological innovation and domestic substitution trends [5]

Group 1: Rare Earths - In July, the export volume of rare earth permanent magnets improved month-on-month, with praseodymium and neodymium oxide entering an upward channel, increasing by 7.17% to 597,500 CNY/ton [2][3] - The Pentagon agreed to invest 400 million USD to purchase preferred shares of MPMaterials, becoming its largest shareholder, and set a procurement price of 110 USD per kilogram for the two most commonly used rare earths, neodymium and praseodymium [2] - MPMaterials announced a 500 million USD partnership with Apple to supply key raw materials for its electronic products [2] Group 2: Molybdenum - Molybdenum concentrate prices increased by 3.21% to 45,050 CNY/ton, while molybdenum iron (Mo60) prices rose by 4.51% to 289,500 CNY/ton [3] - Supply signals indicate a gradual contraction in molybdenum concentrate, while demand from steel mills continues to stimulate inventory replenishment [3] Group 3: Tungsten - Black tungsten concentrate prices surged by 25.00% to 250,000 CNY/ton, and ammonium paratungstate prices increased by 23.33% to 370,000 CNY/ton [3] - The reduction in tungsten mining quotas and stable domestic demand are supporting price increases [3] Group 4: Tin - SHFE tin prices rose by 4.43% to 278,700 CNY/ton, and LME tin prices increased by 5.29% to 35,500 USD/ton [4] - Supply is tight due to low operating rates of refining tin smelters in Yunnan, while demand remains subdued as high tin prices lead to low restocking intentions in the electronics and home appliance sectors [4] Group 5: Antimony - Antimony ingot prices remained stable at 182,500 CNY/ton, while antimony concentrate prices held steady at 160,000 CNY/metal ton [4] - Domestic antimony raw materials are tight due to a halt in overseas mining, and the low operating rate of antimony smelters is expected to keep production low [4] Group 6: Nuclear Fusion New Materials - The commercialization of controlled nuclear fusion is accelerating, with significant progress in upstream materials benefiting from ongoing technological breakthroughs [4] - The successful completion of the high-temperature lithium-lead comprehensive experimental platform and the approval of a conditional use permit for the first nuclear fusion power plant mark key advancements in the industry [4]

Core Viewpoint - The completion of the acquisition of 84% equity in Anhui Jinsan Molybdenum Co., Ltd. by the company marks a significant step in expanding its operations in the molybdenum sector, with plans for further development and collaboration with industry partners [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The company completed the transfer of 84% equity in Anhui Jinsan Molybdenum Co., Ltd. on August 28, 2025, following the public bidding process initiated on October 21, 2022 [1]. - Anhui Jinsan Molybdenum Co., Ltd. holds 100% rights to the Shapingou Molybdenum Mine in Jinzhai County, Anhui Province, which has a total molybdenum metal resource of 2.1 million tons and a metal reserve of 1.1 million tons [1]. - The mining rights for the Shapingou Molybdenum Mine are valid until July 28, 2053, with a designed production scale of 10 million tons per year and an average annual molybdenum output of approximately 22,100 tons post-construction [1]. Group 2: Strategic Partnerships - Following the acquisition, the company will hold 84% of Jinsan Molybdenum, while Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co., Ltd. and Jinzhai County Urban Development Investment Co., Ltd. will hold 10% and 6% respectively [2]. - Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co., Ltd. plans to collaborate with Jinsan Molybdenum to invest in a new molybdenum smelting project to support local economic development and extend the industrial chain [2]. - A cooperation agreement was signed on August 29, 2025, where the company will transfer 24% of Jinsan Molybdenum's equity to Jinduicheng Molybdenum at the original acquisition price plus necessary financial costs, resulting in a new equity structure of 60% for the company and 34% for Jinduicheng Molybdenum [2].