Building on a solid start in the first quarter, the non-ferrous metals industry continued to demonstrate resilience in the first half of 2026. Production grew

Macroeconomics 1. [Electricity] National Energy Administration: In June 2026, the volume of electricity traded in the national market reached 627.5 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of

On July 22, London Metal Exchange (LME) non-ferrous metal inventories and changes were as follows: 1. Copper inventory: 284,175 tonnes, down 6,750 tonnes from the previous

Aluminum prices stopped falling and rebounded in July In July 2026, domestic aluminum ingot prices trended upward. According to the SunSirs commodity market analysis system, as

Latest statistics from the International Aluminium Institute show that global primary aluminum production totaled 5.98 million tons in June 2026, a year-on-year decline of 1.5%;

Macroeconomics 1. [US-Iran Conflict] Sources revealed that Iran has told Yemen's Houthi rebels to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the US attacks Iran's power grid.

According to the International Business Daily, Africa holds approximately 30% of the world's proven reserves of critical minerals, boasting significant advantages in strategic minerals such

Macroeconomics 1. [GDP] National Bureau of Statistics: Preliminary estimates show that China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first half of the year totaled 69.5704 trillion

Macroeconomics 1. [Reverse Repo] On July 15, 2026, the People's Bank of China will conduct an outright reverse repo operation totaling 1.4 trillion RMB. The operation

Macroeconomics 1. [Boosting Consumption] The State Council has approved the "15th Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption." The goal is for the overall scale of the consumer

Macroeconomics 1. [Carbon Peak Action] The State Council has issued the "Action Plan for Carbon Peaking during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period." By 2030, China aims

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In June 2026, China's producer prices for manufactured goods rose by 4.1% year-on-year and fell by 0.3% month-on-month. Producer

According to Futures Daily, aluminum prices previously experienced a sharp decline; the SHFE aluminum benchmark contract plunged rapidly from 24,500 RMB/ton in June to a

Macroeconomics 1. [Foreign Exchange Reserves] Statistics from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange show that as of the end of June 2026, China's foreign exchange reserves

Macroeconomics 1. [China Warehousing Index] China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing: Driven by the concentrated launch of major national infrastructure projects and a simultaneous recovery in

On June 17, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding centered on ending conflicts on all fronts and opening the Strait of

Aluminum prices fluctuated within a narrow range in June Domestic aluminum ingot prices trended downward in June 2026. According to the SunSirs commodity market analysis system,

According to Sina Finance, crude oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday as the impact of the Iran conflict faded and shipping through the Strait

According to China Nonferrous Metals News, the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17, primarily aimed at ending conflicts across various

The relevant person in charge of the surveyed aluminum enterprises said that relying on the complete industrial chain and stable supply capacity in China, overseas