Core Viewpoint - The company has successfully completed the construction and trial production of its first phase of the multi-metal comprehensive recycling project in Namibia, marking a significant milestone in its operational capabilities [2] Group 1: Project Development - The first phase of the pyrometallurgical process engineering for the 200,000 tons/year multi-metal comprehensive recycling project in Namibia was completed and successfully ignited for trial production on December 15, 2025 [2] - The treatment capacity for germanium zinc slag in this phase is 80,000 tons/year, and it will produce semi-finished products containing germanium zinc oxide fume [2] - The company plans to advance the production operations of the first phase in 2026 while also progressing with the construction of the second phase of the pyrometallurgical process engineering and the hydrometallurgical process engineering [2]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongmin Resources has experienced a significant stock price increase of 88.71% year-to-date, despite a recent decline in the last five and twenty trading days [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - As of December 18, Zhongmin Resources' stock price is 66.05 CNY per share, with a market capitalization of 47.655 billion CNY [1]. - The stock has seen a trading volume of 1.138 billion CNY, with a turnover rate of 2.38% [1]. - Year-to-date, the stock has risen by 88.71%, but has decreased by 0.51% in the last five trading days and 7.26% in the last twenty trading days [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Zhongmin Resources reported a revenue of 4.818 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 34.99% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 204 million CNY, which represents a year-on-year decrease of 62.58% [2]. Group 3: Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Zhongmin Resources is 58,600, a decrease of 11.15% from the previous period [2]. - The average number of circulating shares per shareholder is 12,139, an increase of 12.55% [2]. - The company has distributed a total of 1.728 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 1.592 billion CNY distributed over the last three years [3]. Group 4: Institutional Holdings - As of September 30, 2025, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited is the second-largest circulating shareholder, holding 17.3965 million shares, an increase of 988,800 shares from the previous period [3]. - The Southern CSI 500 ETF is the fourth-largest circulating shareholder, holding 10.5236 million shares, a decrease of 217,000 shares [3]. - The Eastern New Energy Vehicle Theme Mixed Fund is the fifth-largest circulating shareholder, holding 9.6644 million shares, a decrease of 1.4391 million shares [3].

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector showed strong performance on December 17, with the leading non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) rising over 3.8% during the day and closing up 3.27%, indicating positive market sentiment towards the sector [1][10]. Fund Flows - The non-ferrous metal ETF attracted significant capital, with a single-day inflow of 10.13 million yuan and a total of 198 million yuan over the past 20 days, reflecting investor confidence in the sector's future performance [1][10]. Stock Performance - Lithium stocks surged, with Shengxin Lithium Energy hitting the daily limit, Zhongmin Resources rising over 8%, Tianqi Lithium increasing by 6%, and Ganfeng Lithium up nearly 5%. In the lead zinc sector, Guocheng Mining also hit the daily limit, while Xingye Silver Tin rose over 6%. In the aluminum sector, Zhongfu Industrial increased by over 5%, Huafeng Aluminum by over 4%, and China Aluminum by over 3% [3][12]. Macro Factors - In the macroeconomic context, the U.S. added 64,000 non-farm jobs in November, with the unemployment rate unexpectedly rising to 4.6%, the highest in four years. This weak job market increases the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could support non-ferrous metal prices [4][13]. Industry Insights - Lithium carbonate futures saw a significant spike, rising over 8% to reach 109,860 yuan/ton. The cancellation of 27 mining licenses may impact the supply-demand dynamics of lithium, potentially driving prices higher. CITIC Securities expressed optimism about copper, aluminum, and gold as key investment options, citing limited new copper capacity and increasing demand from renewable energy and AI data centers [5][14]. Investment Strategy - Given the current market conditions and geopolitical tensions, non-ferrous metals are viewed as core assets for medium to long-term investment. The non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) and its linked funds provide comprehensive exposure to various metals, allowing for risk diversification compared to investing in single metal sectors [6][14].

Group 1 - The company Zhongmin Resources (002738.SZ) announced that the first phase of its Namibia 200,000 tons/year multi-metal comprehensive recycling project has been completed and successfully ignited for trial production on December 15, 2025 [2] - The first phase of the pyrometallurgical process engineering has a treatment capacity of 80,000 tons/year for germanium zinc slag and will produce semi-finished products containing germanium oxide zinc dust [2] - The company plans to advance the production operation of the first phase in 2026 while also progressing with the construction of the second phase of the pyrometallurgical process engineering and the hydrometallurgical process engineering [2]

中矿资源12月17日大宗交易平台出现一笔成交，成交量4.40万股，成交金额296.74万元，大宗交易成交 价为67.44元。该笔交易的买卖双方均为机构专用席位。 12月17日中矿资源大宗交易一览 | 成交量（万 | | 成交金额（万 | 成交价格 | 相对当日收盘折溢价 | 买方营业 | 卖方营业 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 股） | | 元） | （元） | （%） | 部 | 部 | | 4.40 | 296.74 | | 67.44 | 0.00 | 机构专用 | 机构专用 | （文章来源：证券时报网） 进一步统计，近3个月内该股累计发生6笔大宗交易，合计成交金额为3819.96万元。 证券时报·数据宝统计显示，中矿资源今日收盘价为67.44元，上涨8.58%，日换手率为5.31%，成交额为 24.86亿元，全天主力资金净流入1.14亿元，近5日该股累计上涨3.15%，近5日资金合计净流出6193.50万 元。 两融数据显示，该股最新融资余额为22.26亿元，近5日增加1.45亿元，增幅为6.96%。（数据宝） ...

Core Viewpoint - Lithium prices are experiencing a strong rebound, with significant upward momentum, reaching a new high since May 2024, and showing an annual increase of over 40% [1]. Industry Summary - As of December 17, the main contract for lithium carbonate on the Shanghai Futures Exchange surged by 7.75%, reaching 108,800 yuan per ton [1]. - The A-share lithium mining sector index saw substantial gains, with notable increases in individual stocks such as Tianhua New Energy (up over 12%) and Shengxin Lithium Energy (up over 7%) [1]. - The recent announcement from the Yichun Natural Resources Bureau regarding the potential cancellation of 27 mining rights has drawn market attention, contributing to the price increase [4][7]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The rebound in lithium prices is attributed to a combination of improved supply-demand dynamics, expectation adjustments, and capital behavior [8]. - Demand is driven by the increasing penetration of electric vehicles and the expanding scale of the energy storage market, which are key variables for lithium carbonate demand [8]. - On the supply side, production growth is slowing, with reduced output from mica lithium and limited increases in salt lake capacity, leading to tight market conditions [8][9]. Market Outlook - Short-term projections suggest that lithium carbonate prices may experience high-level fluctuations rather than sustained upward trends, supported by ongoing inventory depletion and year-end restocking [9]. - Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, the industry is expected to maintain a tight balance due to continuous demand growth, although cautious purchasing behavior may limit price increases [9].

Group 1 - The A-share market for lithium mining stocks has shown strong performance, with several companies reaching their daily price limit [1] - Notable gainers include Shengxin Lithium Energy, Dazhong Mining, and Jinyuan Co., which all hit the daily limit [1] - Other companies such as Yalake Co. and Guocheng Mining saw increases of over 7%, while Zhongmin Resources, Rongjie Co., and Yahua Group rose by more than 6% [1] Group 2 - Tianqi Lithium, Tibet Mining, Tibet City Investment, and Ganfeng Lithium all experienced gains exceeding 5% [1]

Core Insights - The rare metals sector in the A-share market experienced significant gains, with several stocks reaching new highs and notable increases in share prices [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Zhongtung High-tech reached its daily limit and set a historical high, with a price increase of 9.79% and a total market capitalization of 65.2 billion [2] - Zhongmin Resources and Xiamen Tungsten both saw price increases exceeding 6%, with year-to-date gains of 89.47% and 122.63% respectively [2] - Other notable performers included Yahua Group, Tianqi Lithium, and Tibet Mining, all of which recorded price increases of over 5% [1][2] Group 2: Market Capitalization and Year-to-Date Gains - The total market capitalization of the top rare metal stocks varied, with Ganfeng Lithium leading at 131.7 billion, followed by Tianqi Lithium at 86.8 billion [2] - Year-to-date performance showed substantial growth across the sector, with Zhongtung High-tech leading at 214.71% increase, indicating strong investor interest and market confidence [2]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market for rare metal stocks has seen a significant rally, with several companies reaching new highs and experiencing substantial gains [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Zhongtung High-tech reached its daily limit and set a historical high [1] - Zhongmin Resources, Xiamen Tungsten, and Rongjie Co. all increased by over 6% [1] - Yahua Group, Tianqi Lithium, Tibet Mining, and Zhangyuan Tungsten all rose by over 5% [1] - Ganfeng Lithium, Dongfang Tantalum, and Yongxing Materials increased by over 4% [1]

Group 1 - The lithium mining sector saw a significant increase, with related indices rising nearly 5% as of the report date [1] - Notable stock performances included Guocheng Mining and Jinyuan Co., both hitting the daily limit up, while Tianhua New Energy surged over 10% [1] - The lithium index reached 6504.79, marking a 4.79% increase [2] Group 2 - Lithium carbonate futures experienced a rise of over 6%, reaching 107,500 yuan per ton, the highest since May 2024, with a year-to-date increase of nearly 40% [3][4] - The trading volume for lithium carbonate futures was reported at 362,400 contracts, indicating strong market activity [4]