Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the non-ferrous metals industry [6]. Core Viewpoints - The copper price is expected to strengthen in Q4 2025 due to improved supply-demand dynamics and a 100% probability of interest rate cuts in the US [1][4]. - Domestic copper social inventory increased by 10.6%, while LME copper inventory decreased by 0.6% [2][25]. - The report recommends companies such as Jincheng Mining, Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Western Mining, while also suggesting to pay attention to Tongling Nonferrous Metals [4]. Summary by Sections Macroeconomic Factors - The US non-farm employment data for August was below expectations, leading to a 100% probability of interest rate cuts in September [1][37]. - The US dollar index remains weak, impacting copper prices positively [1]. Supply Dynamics - Domestic copper concentrate inventory decreased by 3.1%, while the TC spot price increased by $0.8/ton [2][48]. - China's copper concentrate production in May 2025 was 158,000 tons, up 22.7% month-on-month and 11.2% year-on-year [2][50]. - The price difference between refined copper and scrap copper increased by 293 RMB/ton, indicating a tighter supply of scrap copper [2][54]. Demand Trends - The cable manufacturing industry's operating rate decreased by 1.1 percentage points to 66.75% [3][76]. - Air conditioning production is expected to decline year-on-year by 12%, 22.6%, and 19.7% for September, October, and November respectively [3][94]. - The operating rate for brass rods, which account for 4.2% of domestic copper demand, was 43.9%, down 1 percentage point year-on-year [3][94]. Futures Market - The SHFE copper active contract positions increased by 4%, while COMEX non-commercial net long positions decreased by 2% [4][32]. - As of September 5, 2025, the SHFE copper active contract position was 187,000 lots, up 3.6% week-on-week [4][32]. Investment Recommendations - The report anticipates that copper prices will continue to rise due to tightening supply and improving demand in 2025 [4]. - Recommended stocks include Jincheng Mining, Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Western Mining, with a focus on Tongling Nonferrous Metals [4].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoint of the Report - The expansion of the US fiscal deficit and the Fed's potential interest rate cuts, along with disruptions in production or transportation at multiple overseas copper smelters, are countered by the easing of Sino - US tariffs and the traditional off - season for consumption. With the global electrolytic copper inventory starting to accumulate, the upward space for copper prices may be limited. It is recommended that investors hold their previous long positions cautiously and pay attention to the support and resistance levels of Shanghai copper, London copper, and US copper [5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Content 3.1 Market Data - **Shanghai Copper Futures Active Contract**: On July 3, 2025, the closing price was 80,560, up 20 from the previous day; the trading volume was 83,386 lots, down 18,572; the open interest was 224,672 lots, up 1,550; the inventory was 24,103 tons, down 994 [2]. - **Shanghai Copper Basis and Spot Premium/Discount**: The average price of SMM 1 electrolytic copper was 80,980, down 10; the Shanghai copper basis was 420, down 30; the spot premium/discount in different regions showed various changes, such as a 20 - point decrease in Guangzhou and East China [2]. - **London Copper**: The closing price of LME 3 - month copper futures (electronic trading) was 9,951.5, down 58.5; the total inventory of registered and cancelled warrants decreased by 94,325; the LME copper futures 0 - 3 - month contract spread was 87.61, down 8.59 [2]. - **COMEX Copper**: The closing price of the active copper futures contract was 5.196, up 0.08; the total inventory was 213,171, up 1,962 [2]. 3.2 Important News - **Macro - news**: The US Senate - version "Six - Pretty" bill was passed, planning to raise the debt ceiling to $5 trillion, with potential fiscal deficit expansion. The Trump administration's tariff policy affects consumption, and the US ADP employment number in a certain month was - 33,000, lower than expected and the previous value, reducing the probability of the Fed not cutting interest rates in July, with expected rate - cut months being September, October, or December [3]. - **Industry - specific News**: Some copper mines and smelters faced disruptions. For example, Las Bambas and Constancia had copper concentrate transportation interruptions; several smelters, including Pasar in the Philippines, Rosh Pinah in Namibia, and Altonorte in Chile, had production suspensions. Meanwhile, some new projects were progressing, such as the Jiangxi Copper Hongyuan's projects and other copper - related projects in China [4]. 3.3 Downstream Market - Some copper rod enterprises plan to cut production to reduce inventory in July. The capacity utilization rates of various copper products, including refined copper rods, copper wire and cable, copper foil, and copper pipes, are expected to decline in July, except for the potentially rising capacity utilization rate of electrolytic copper rod production [5]. 3.4 Trading Strategy - Due to the factors mentioned above, it is recommended that investors hold their previous long positions cautiously and pay attention to the support and resistance levels of Shanghai copper (76,000 - 78,000 and 81,000 - 83,000), London copper (9,300 - 9,600 and 9,900 - 10,200), and US copper (4.6 - 4.9 and 5.2 - 5.5) [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the non-ferrous metals sector [6]. Core Viewpoints - Domestic port copper concentrate inventory has rapidly decreased, indicating tightening supply and a bullish outlook for copper prices [1][4]. - As of March 14, 2025, SHFE copper price is 80,500 RMB/ton, up 2.8% week-on-week, while LME copper price is 9,793 USD/ton, up 2.0% week-on-week [1][15]. - The report anticipates continued upward movement in copper prices in 2025 due to tightening supply and improving demand [4]. Summary by Sections Inventory - Domestic copper social inventory decreased by 3% week-on-week, while LME copper inventory fell by 9% [2]. - As of March 14, 2025, domestic port copper concentrate inventory stands at 575,000 tons, down 5.8% week-on-week [2]. - Global electrolytic copper inventory as of March 3, 2025, totaled 613,000 tons, a decrease of 1.6% week-on-week [2]. Supply - The TC spot price as of March 14, 2025, is -15.9 USD/pound, continuing to set historical lows [3]. - In February 2025, China's electrolytic copper production was 1.0582 million tons, up 4.4% month-on-month and 11.4% year-on-year [3]. - The price difference between refined copper and scrap copper is 2,330 RMB/ton, an increase of 72 RMB/ton week-on-week [2][48]. Demand - The cable industry's operating rate increased by 4.6 percentage points week-on-week, reaching 77.21% [3][63]. - In January 2025, household air conditioner production decreased by 4.2% year-on-year, while sales increased by 8.7% [3][79]. - The operating rate for brass rods, primarily used in construction, was 40.4% in February 2025, down 1.3 percentage points month-on-month but up 13.7 percentage points year-on-year [3][63]. Futures - SHFE copper active contract positions increased by 38% week-on-week, while COMEX non-commercial net long positions rose by 43% [4][29]. - As of March 14, 2025, SHFE copper active contract positions reached 230,000 lots, a significant increase from the previous week [4][29]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends stocks such as Jincheng Mining, Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Western Mining, while also suggesting to pay attention to Minmetals Resources [4].