<Research>DBS Maintains Buy Rating on ZIJIN MINING (02899.HK), Increases Target Price to HKD55
ZIJIN MINING Performance: DBS Group Research highlights ZIJIN MINING's growth driven by active mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and strong operational capabilities, ranking it fifth in global copper reserves and sixth in gold reserves for 2024.
Cost Efficiency: The company's copper C1 cost decreased by 14% year-over-year to USD0.93 per pound, placing it in the top 20% globally, while maintaining competitive costs among gold miners.
Market Outlook: HSBC Research indicates a strong start for commodities, predicting outperformance for copper, aluminum, and precious metals, which may benefit ZIJIN MINING.
Investment Rating: DBS Group maintained a Buy rating for ZIJIN MINING and raised the target price for its H-shares to HKD55.
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ZIJIN MINING Added to Focus List: Citi Research has included ZIJIN MINING (02899.HK) in its Pan-Asia Focus List, citing expected growth in gold, copper, and lithium output, along with the company's strong M&A track record.
Market Conditions: Geopolitical tensions and increased gold purchases by central banks are likely to maintain high gold prices in the short term, while the long-term outlook for copper remains positive.

Market Reaction to Geopolitical Tensions: Chinese metal stocks experienced a sell-off due to risk-aversion stemming from the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, while coal stocks performed well due to rising price expectations and low investor positions.
JPMorgan's Insights on Metal Stocks: JPMorgan remains optimistic about gold and copper stocks, recommending quality mining shares during market dips, with ZIJIN MINING identified as a top pick.
Coal Price Projections: The firm anticipates that geopolitical tensions will elevate coal prices in the short term, driven by increased demand as crude oil and natural gas prices rise, although sustainability depends on potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Aluminum Price Forecast: JPMorgan's global commodities team predicts that aluminum prices could surge towards USD4,000 per ton if significant supply disruptions occur, influenced by higher energy and freight costs.

Market Opening: Hong Kong stocks opened lower, with the HSI down 1.2% at 25,469, the HSCEI down 1.1% at 8,516, and the HSTECH down 1.2% at 4,816.
Commodity Prices Impact: Declines in gold and silver prices led to lower openings for commodities stocks, with significant drops in companies like SD GOLD and ZHAOJIN MINING.
Company Performance: MMG reported a significant increase in annual net profit but saw its stock price fall by 4%, while PACIFIC BASIN's net profit fell 56%, causing its stock to drop 2%.
Mixed Results: TECHTRONIC IND announced a record high net profit but experienced a 4.9% decline in stock price, while SINO BIOPHARM's subsidiary secured a licensing agreement but also saw a slight decrease in share price.
Morgan Stanley's Market Strategy: The report highlights new additions to the focus list for Hong Kong and Chinese markets, including GIGADEVICE and SINOPEC CORP, while removing SUNNY OPTICAL and ESPRESSIF.
Stock Performance: Notable stock movements include SINOPEC CORP and CHALCO showing gains, while GIGADEVICE and SUNNY OPTICAL experienced declines, with significant short selling activity reported across various stocks.
Stock Performance Overview: Various stocks are showing mixed performance, with Alibaba (BABA.US) up by 17.8% and CHALCO (601600.SH) increasing by 20.7%, while others like DUALITYBIO-B (09606.HK) and NARI (600406.SH) are experiencing slight declines.
Short Selling Activity: Significant short selling is noted in several stocks, including Tencent (00700.HK) with $1.04B and a ratio of 13.981%, indicating investor skepticism about these stocks.
Earnings Reports: HKEX (00388.HK) has posted strong earnings last quarter, maintaining an "Overweight" rating from JPM, suggesting positive investor sentiment.
Market Trends: The overall market shows a mix of gains and losses, with some stocks like SUNNY OPTICAL (02382.HK) and PING AN (02318.HK) experiencing modest increases amidst varying short selling ratios.
UBS Research Report: UBS has released a report highlighting its preferred Chinese companies, all rated as Buy, with new additions including SYTECH, DONGFANG ELEC, and ENVICOOL.
Stock Performance: The report notes significant stock movements, with DONGFANG ELEC seeing a 15.117% increase, while companies like SUNGROW POWER and NetEase experienced declines.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling statistics, indicating high short selling ratios for several companies, such as HORIZONROBOT-W and ZIJIN MINING.
Market Insights: Related news from CICC suggests that increasing risks of power outages in Europe and the US may create opportunities for power equipment providers.








