Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the successful application of full-specification nickel-based steel in large LNG storage tanks, breaking foreign monopolies, and the significant energy consumption reduction of over 70% achieved through the ESP production technology [1][3][4] - The steel industry in Rizhao is rapidly advancing towards the high-end of the global value chain, driven by technological innovation, which is seen as the key variable for high-quality development [2][4] - A collaborative effort involving over a hundred personnel from management to frontline workers has led to breakthroughs in developing high-value-added products, addressing challenges such as deformation in ultra-thin steel plates [6][10] Group 2 - The digital transformation rate in Rizhao's steel industry has reached 97%, with over 90% of key processes being numerically controlled, showcasing a significant shift towards intelligent manufacturing [10][11] - The local government is actively supporting the steel industry's technological upgrades and environmental initiatives, including a carbon capture project that is nearing completion [9][12] - Environmental investments by steel companies in Rizhao have exceeded 15 billion yuan, resulting in substantial reductions in major pollutants since 2020, indicating a strong commitment to green transformation [13]

Core Viewpoint - The steel industry in Rizhao, Shandong, is rapidly advancing towards high-end production and innovation, breaking foreign monopolies with new technologies and products, particularly in the field of nickel-based steel for LNG storage tanks and other applications [1][2][3]. Group 1: Technological Innovations - The successful application of full-spec nickel-based steel in 270,000 cubic meter LNG storage tanks marks a significant achievement, breaking foreign monopolies [1]. - The ESP (Endless Strip Production) technology has reduced steel energy consumption by over 70% [1]. - A team of over 100 personnel at Rizhao Steel is conducting extensive experiments to address challenges in producing ultra-thin steel plates [5]. Group 2: Industry Upgrading and Market Demand - The shift of steel production capacity from inland to coastal areas in 2017 highlighted issues of low product structure and severe homogenization in the industry [2]. - The demand for high-end steel products is driving the industry to innovate and upgrade, with a consensus that technological content is crucial for new momentum in the steel sector [5][6]. Group 3: Digital Transformation - Rizhao's steel industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with a 97% digitalization rate among key enterprises and over 90% of critical processes being numerically controlled [9]. - The development cycle for special steel has been reduced from six months to under one month due to the establishment of a digital R&D platform [9]. Group 4: Environmental Initiatives - The city is actively promoting green production, with over 15 projects breaking foreign monopolies in technology, and significant investments in environmental protection exceeding 15 billion yuan [11]. - Emissions of major pollutants have decreased significantly since 2020, with reductions of 44% for sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, and 12% for particulate matter [11]. Group 5: Collaborative Efforts - The Rizhao government is facilitating collaboration between enterprises and academic institutions to enhance technological innovation and results transformation [5][8]. - The establishment of various national and provincial technology innovation platforms is supporting the development of high-value-added products [5].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the advancements made by Shandong Steel Group Rizhao in producing nickel-based steel, which is essential for storing and transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG), emphasizing the shift from reliance on imports to domestic production capabilities [1][2][3]. Group 1: Production and Technology - Shandong Steel Rizhao has developed a complete set of production processes for low-temperature nickel-based steel, achieving full domestic production capabilities after extensive testing [2]. - The nickel-based steel product line includes various nickel content levels (9Ni, 7Ni, 5.5Ni), with thickness capabilities ranging from 5mm to 50mm, meeting all specifications for LNG storage and transportation [2][3]. - The company has achieved world-leading standards in manufacturing thin steel plates, maintaining a thickness tolerance of ±0.05mm [2]. Group 2: Market Impact and Applications - The price of nickel-based steel has significantly decreased due to technological breakthroughs, allowing for lighter and safer LNG storage tanks by replacing thicker steel plates with thinner ones [3]. - The application of these thin steel products has been validated in major projects, such as the world's largest single LNG storage tank in Zhuhai, which utilized approximately 3,000 tons of nickel-based steel, resulting in a weight reduction of up to 37% [3]. - Shandong Steel Rizhao has supplied nearly 30,000 tons of high-end nickel-based steel for various national energy projects, generating nearly 700 million yuan in value and supporting the stability of the national energy storage and transportation industry [3]. Group 3: Future Developments - By 2025, Shandong Steel Rizhao's full range of nickel-based steel products is expected to be recognized as one of Shandong Province's top ten technological innovations [4]. - The company is focusing on developing products with lower nickel content to reduce manufacturing costs and dependence on imported nickel resources, thereby enhancing national energy storage and transportation security [4].

Group 1 - The core point of the news is the implementation of a 100 million yuan employee bonus sharing plan by Shandong Steel Group, aimed at enhancing value creation and sharing among employees, effective from 2026 [1] - The bonus sharing plan includes a total pool of 100 million yuan, with specific rewards based on performance: 600 yuan per employee for achieving quarterly goals and 1200 yuan for meeting challenge targets [1] - The plan emphasizes a principle of "more creation, more rewards" and mandates that units must establish internal incentive policies, particularly favoring frontline personnel [1] Group 2 - In January 2025, despite meeting traditional KPI targets, Shandong Steel Group's Rizhao company faced backlash as core profit metrics were not met, resulting in a mere 24 yuan monthly performance payout for employees [2] - The company set a fundamental goal of "increasing wages while turning losses into profits," achieving a turnaround with an 18.2 billion yuan improvement in profitability year-on-year [2] - The 2026 work meeting highlighted the need for deeper salary system reforms, emphasizing differentiated assessment and distribution mechanisms, and ensuring compliance and transparency in performance reporting [2]

Market Performance - The steel sector declined by 3.02% this week, underperforming the broader market, with sub-sectors such as special steel down 2.10%, long products down 1.88%, and flat products down 3.84% [2][5] - Iron ore and steel consumables sectors also saw declines of 1.74% and 3.02% respectively, while the trade circulation sector fell by 4.006% [2][5] Supply Situation - As of February 6, the capacity utilization rate of blast furnaces in sample steel enterprises was 85.7%, an increase of 0.22 percentage points week-on-week [2] - Electric furnace capacity utilization was at 48.1%, a decrease of 7.59 percentage points week-on-week [2] - The production of five major steel products was 7.208 million tons, a week-on-week decrease of 15,500 tons [2] - Daily average pig iron production was 2.2858 million tons, an increase of 6,000 tons week-on-week and 1,400 tons year-on-year [5] Demand Situation - The consumption of five major steel products was 7.607 million tons, a week-on-week decrease of 410,800 tons, or 5.12% [2] - Mainstream traders' sales volume of construction steel was 35,000 tons, down 32,500 tons week-on-week, representing a 48.24% decline [2] Inventory Situation - As of February 6, social inventory of five major steel products was 9.404 million tons, an increase of 496,800 tons week-on-week, or 5.58%, but down 18.04% year-on-year [3][5] - Factory inventory of five major steel products was 3.973 million tons, an increase of 95,600 tons week-on-week, or 2.47%, and down 24.13% year-on-year [3][5] Steel Prices & Profits - As of February 6, the comprehensive index for ordinary steel was 3,414.2 yuan/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 13.31 yuan/ton, or 0.39%, and down 5.51% year-on-year [3] - The comprehensive index for special steel was 6,582.0 yuan/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 2.28 yuan/ton, or 0.03%, and down 2.88% year-on-year [3] - The profit for rebar from blast furnaces was 65 yuan/ton, an increase of 14.0 yuan/ton week-on-week, or 27.45% [3] - The profit for construction steel from electric furnaces was -76 yuan/ton, an increase of 4.0 yuan/ton week-on-week, or 5.00% [3] Raw Material Situation - As of February 6, the spot price index for Australian powder ore (62% Fe) at Rizhao Port was 764 yuan/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 29.0 yuan/ton, or 3.66% [4] - The price for main coking coal at Jingtang Port was 1,700 yuan/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 80.0 yuan/ton [4] - The average available days of iron ore for sample steel enterprises was 31.29 days, an increase of 2.6 days week-on-week [4] Investment Recommendations - The steel sector is expected to have strong "anti-involution" characteristics and significant profit recovery potential, with high-quality steel companies likely to see performance improvements [6][7] - Key companies to focus on include regional leaders with advanced equipment and environmental standards, as well as those benefiting from the new energy cycle [7]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the steel industry is "Bullish" [2]. Report's Core View - The current inventory accumulation pressure of the five major steel products is relatively limited, with the overall inventory at a relatively low level in history and the inventory accumulation speed slower than in previous years. Coupled with the supply support formed by the potential slight contraction of local production capacity due to recent safety inspections, the steel inventory pressure is limited. Currently, the profit per ton of general steel is considerable. Against the backdrop of the industry's "anti - involution," the performance improvement space of general steel companies is large, and they are expected to experience value restoration. The steel sector is also expected to present an opportunity for allocation. Based on the judgment of the steel industry cycle, the steel sector has strong "anti - involution" attributes and a large profit restoration space. High - quality steel enterprises have excellent upward elasticity brought about by the gradual restoration of performance and the room for the sector's valuation to rise due to the improvement of the supply pattern. The sector still has medium - to - long - term strategic investment opportunities, so the "Bullish" rating for the industry is maintained [2][3]. Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. This Week's Performance of the Steel Sector and Individual Stocks - The steel sector fell 3.02% this week, underperforming the broader market. The CSI 300 fell 1.33% to 4643.60. The top three sectors in terms of gains and losses were food and beverage (4.44%), textile and apparel (2.23%), and banking (2.09%) [10]. - The special steel sector fell 2.10%, the long - product sector fell 1.88%, the plate sector fell 3.84%, the iron ore sector fell 1.74%, the steel consumables sector fell 3.02%, and the trade and distribution sector fell 4.006% [2][13][17]. - The top three stocks in the steel sector in terms of gains and losses were Boyun New Materials (9.79%), Dazhong Mining (5.92%), and Shengde Xintai (4.72%) [15]. 2. This Week's Core Data Supply - As of February 6, the daily average hot metal output was 228.58 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.60 million tons (0.26%) and a year - on - year increase of 0.06% [25]. - As of February 6, the blast furnace capacity utilization rate of sample steel enterprises was 85.7%, a week - on - week increase of 0.22 percentage points [25]. - As of February 6, the electric furnace capacity utilization rate of sample steel enterprises was 48.1%, a week - on - week decrease of 7.59 percentage points [25]. - As of February 6, the output of the five major steel products was 720.8 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.55 million tons (0.21%) [25]. Demand - As of February 6, the consumption of the five major steel products was 760.7 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 41.08 million tons (5.12%) [35]. - As of February 6, the trading volume of construction steel by mainstream trading companies was 3.5 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 3.25 million tons (48.24%) [35]. - As of February 1, 2026, the commercial housing transaction area in 30 large and medium - sized cities was 1.655 million square meters, a week - on - week increase of 226,000 square meters [35]. - As of February 8, the net financing amount of local government special bonds was 1.0851 trillion yuan, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 121.74% [35]. Inventory - As of February 6, the social inventory of the five major steel products was 940.4 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 49.68 million tons (5.58%) and a year - on - year decrease of 18.04% [43]. - As of February 6, the in - plant inventory of the five major steel products was 397.3 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 9.56 million tons (2.47%) and a year - on - year decrease of 24.13% [43]. Steel Prices - As of February 6, the general steel composite index was 3414.2 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 13.31 yuan/ton (0.39%) and a year - on - year decrease of 5.51% [49]. - As of February 6, the special steel composite index was 6582.0 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 2.28 yuan/ton (0.03%) and a year - on - year decrease of 2.88% [49]. Steel Mill Profits - As of January 30, the national average hot metal cost was 2396 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 12.0 yuan/ton [57]. - As of February 6, the profit per ton of construction steel electric furnace at normal electricity price was - 76 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 4.0 yuan/ton (5.00%) [57]. - As of February 6, the profit per ton of blast furnace for rebar was 65 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 14.0 yuan/ton (27.45%) [57]. - As of February 6, the profitability rate of 247 steel enterprises was 39.39%, unchanged from the previous week [57]. Futures - Spot Basis - As of February 6, the spot basis of hot - rolled coils was - 1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 17.0 yuan/ton [65]. - As of February 6, the spot basis of rebar was 143 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 21.0 yuan/ton [65]. - As of February 6, the spot basis of coke was - 117 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 18.0 yuan/ton [65]. - As of February 6, the spot basis of coking coal was 73.5 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 21.5 yuan/ton [65]. - As of February 6, the spot basis of iron ore was 4.5 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 2.0 yuan/ton [65]. Raw Materials: Price & Profit - As of February 6, the spot price index of Australian powder ore in Rizhao Port (62% Fe) was 764 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 29.0 yuan/ton [74]. - As of February 5, the ex - warehouse price of main coking coal in Jingtang Port was 1700 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 80.0 yuan/ton [74]. - As of February 6, the ex - factory price of first - grade metallurgical coke was 1770 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous week [74]. - As of February 6, the average profit per ton of coke for independent coking enterprises was - 10 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 45.0 yuan/ton [74]. - As of February 6, the price difference between hot metal and scrap steel was 66.3 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 51.9 yuan/ton [74]. 3. Valuation Table and Key Announcements of Listed Companies Valuation Table of Listed Companies - The table shows the closing prices, net profits attributable to parent companies, EPS, and P/E ratios of multiple listed steel companies from 2024 to 2027 [75]. Key Announcements of Listed Companies - Youfa Group plans to invest in establishing a wholly - owned subsidiary, Guangdong Youfa Pipe Industry Technology Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of 500 million yuan [76]. - Hainan Mining is planning to acquire the control rights of Luoyang Fengrui Fluorine Industry Co., Ltd. through the issuance of shares and payment of cash and raise supporting funds. The company's stock has been suspended since January 29, 2026, with an expected suspension time of no more than 10 trading days [76]. - Hualing Steel has repurchased 56,023,339 shares as of January 31, 2026, accounting for 0.8109% of the total share capital, with a total transaction amount of 278,597,423.90 yuan [78]. - Anyang Iron and Steel expects a loss of about 460 million yuan in 2025, with a year - on - year reduction of about 85.94% in the loss amount. The net profit after deducting non - recurring gains and losses is expected to be about - 748 million yuan, with a year - on - year reduction of about 77.44% in the loss amount [78]. 4. This Week's Important Industry News - The new - home transactions in 10 major cities increased by 26.8% week - on - week, indicating a warming of real estate demand and having a marginal boost to the demand for construction steel [79]. - Indonesia has suspended the spot coal export due to the government's production cut plan, which may affect China's coal supply and be negative for steel prices [79]. - As of February 2, 23 listed steel companies have released their 2025 performance forecasts, with 12 in profit and 11 in loss [79]. - In January 2026, the sales volume of excavators in China was 18,708 units, a year - on - year increase of 49.5%, with domestic sales increasing by 61.4% and exports increasing by 40.5% [79].

Core Viewpoint - The Shandong Steel Group has launched a 100 million yuan employee bonus sharing plan to motivate staff and achieve its annual goals for 2026, emphasizing value creation and sharing [1][4]. Group 1: Bonus Pool and Distribution - A total bonus pool of 100 million yuan has been established [2][3]. - Employees will receive an average reward of 600 yuan if quarterly goals are met, and 1200 yuan if challenge goals are achieved [3][4]. - The distribution of bonuses will be based on the cumulative profit of each unit, following principles of "more creation, more gain" and "first come, first served" [3][4]. Group 2: Internal Incentives and Accountability - Each unit is required to develop internal incentive policies, focusing on frontline personnel and profit-generating units [3][4]. - A retrospective mechanism will be established, where bonuses will be fully reclaimed if the unit fails to meet annual goals [3][4]. - Accurate data reporting is mandatory, with strict accountability for any falsification [3][4]. Group 3: Performance and Innovation Focus - The initiative reflects a shift towards performance-based rewards, promoting a culture of competition and excellence within the company [4]. - The "reveal and take charge" approach has been adopted, with teams formed to tackle key projects, incentivized by a special reward of 1.08 million yuan [5][6]. - The company aims to enhance efficiency in fund usage and innovate financing services through targeted projects [5][6]. Group 4: Reform and Future Goals - The overarching theme for 2026 remains "incentivizing talent and enhancing business," with a focus on deepening the salary reform [8]. - The company has successfully returned to profitability in 2025, improving by 1.82 billion yuan year-on-year, underlining the effectiveness of the "incentivizing salary" strategy [8].

Core Viewpoint - Shandong Steel Group's Rizhao Company has successfully developed a full range of nickel-based steel, breaking foreign monopolies and ensuring the material's performance in extreme cold environments, crucial for LNG storage and transportation [1][3][5]. Group 1: Product Development and Technology - The nickel-based steel produced can withstand temperatures from -101°C to -196°C, essential for LNG applications [1][3]. - The company has developed a complete set of production processes for low-temperature nickel-based steel, achieving full domestic production capabilities after extensive testing [3][5]. - The product line includes various nickel content levels (9Ni, 7Ni, 5.5Ni), with thickness capabilities ranging from 5mm to 50mm, meeting all specifications for LNG storage and transport [5][6]. Group 2: Market Impact and Applications - The application of thin specifications in nickel-based steel has led to significant weight reductions in LNG storage tanks, enhancing safety and reducing material costs [5][6]. - The company has supplied nearly 30,000 tons of high-end nickel-based steel for national energy projects, generating nearly 700 million yuan in value [8]. - The largest LNG storage tank project globally, located in Zhuhai, utilized approximately 3,000 tons of nickel-based steel from Shandong Steel, demonstrating the product's effectiveness [6][8]. Group 3: Future Prospects and Challenges - The company aims to develop products with lower nickel content to reduce dependency on imported nickel, addressing potential supply chain risks [8]. - Shandong Steel's nickel-based steel products are expected to be recognized as one of Shandong Province's top ten technological innovations by 2025 [8].

Group 1 - The board of directors of Shandong Steel Co., Ltd. held its 21st meeting of the 8th session, where a resolution was passed regarding the integration and reform of the Energy Environmental Department and the Energy Power Plant [1][2] - The decision aims to enhance the company's professional management level and operational efficiency by establishing a unified control model for "big energy" and achieving integrated management of the energy system [1] - The integration will consolidate all functions of the Energy Environmental Department and the Energy Power Plant into a newly formed Energy Environmental Department, while the Energy Power Plant will be dissolved [1] Group 2 - The meeting was conducted in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and the company's articles of association [2] - Notification of the meeting was sent out on February 2, 2026, via email and direct delivery [2] - The meeting took place on February 4, 2026, and was attended by all 9 directors [2]

Core Viewpoint - The report released by the Binzhou Market Supervision Administration provides a statistical overview of the quality supervision and inspection of construction steel products for the year 2025, highlighting compliance and non-compliance issues among various enterprises in the region [3]. Group 1: Inspection Results - The inspection covered multiple enterprises, including Shandong Steel Group Yongfeng Lin and Shandong Hongduo Source Building Materials Co., with various product specifications such as φ14*9000mm and φ12*9000mm [4]. - The report indicates that several products were found to be compliant, while others had non-compliance issues, which were documented in the inspection reports [4]. Group 2: Enterprise Information - The inspected enterprises included a mix of companies such as Wudi County Gaoqingfu Steel Material Business Department and Binzhou Yuxing Material Supply and Marketing Co., with their respective social credit codes provided [4]. - The report lists the production dates and batch numbers for the inspected products, ensuring traceability and accountability for the manufacturers [4].