Morning Bites (part 3)
🚗China’s new EV sales are set to increase 31% YoY in 2023 to 9.0mn units, per CAAM estimates. Meanwhile, the 5mo23 figure is already up 47% YoY. China has accounted for ~50% of global EV demand in recent months. Hence, we maintain our view that consistent growth in the appetite for EVs is likely to drive up the consumption of the battery metals basket (e.g. cobalt, lithium and nickel)
#cars #EV #nickel #lithium #cobalt
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🚗China’s new EV sales are set to increase 31% YoY in 2023 to 9.0mn units, per CAAM estimates. Meanwhile, the 5mo23 figure is already up 47% YoY. China has accounted for ~50% of global EV demand in recent months. Hence, we maintain our view that consistent growth in the appetite for EVs is likely to drive up the consumption of the battery metals basket (e.g. cobalt, lithium and nickel)
#cars #EV #nickel #lithium #cobalt
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Week ahead data releases in M&M
As the reporting season begins, we commence a series of posts devoted to the forthcoming data releases. This week, among the major M&M names, Alcoa, Freeport, Newmont and JSW Steel are to release their 2Q23 financial results (Alcoa on Wednesday 19 and the rest on Thursday 20 July, respectively). For all miners, except for Freeport, our EBITDA estimates are slightly above the consensus
#reporting_season
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As the reporting season begins, we commence a series of posts devoted to the forthcoming data releases. This week, among the major M&M names, Alcoa, Freeport, Newmont and JSW Steel are to release their 2Q23 financial results (Alcoa on Wednesday 19 and the rest on Thursday 20 July, respectively). For all miners, except for Freeport, our EBITDA estimates are slightly above the consensus
#reporting_season
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Morning Bites (part 1)
💎India’s rough diamond net imports dropped 24% YoY in June, marking the 7th consecutive month of declines since December 2022 (except the 7% YoY growth in April). Meanwhile, India’s polished diamond net exports fell 33% YoY, accelerating from the 17% YoY decline in May, while synthetic rough diamond net imports decreased 48% YoY (-50% YoY in May). The share of lab-grown net rough imports in natural diamond imports was 7% in May, the same as in May 2022. Given the weak demand data from India’s midstream (~95% of world polished stones supply) we maintain our cautious view on the global diamond market
#diamonds
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💎India’s rough diamond net imports dropped 24% YoY in June, marking the 7th consecutive month of declines since December 2022 (except the 7% YoY growth in April). Meanwhile, India’s polished diamond net exports fell 33% YoY, accelerating from the 17% YoY decline in May, while synthetic rough diamond net imports decreased 48% YoY (-50% YoY in May). The share of lab-grown net rough imports in natural diamond imports was 7% in May, the same as in May 2022. Given the weak demand data from India’s midstream (~95% of world polished stones supply) we maintain our cautious view on the global diamond market
#diamonds
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Morning Bites (part 2)
🚘US light vehicle sales rose 21% YoY in June, roughly in line with the 23% YoY growth in May, but still 10% below the pre-Covid 2019 level. Seasonally adjusted sales volumes grew 22% YoY last month (-9% vs. 2019). According to a Reuters source, mixed signals continue to prevail as concerns the demand for new vehicles. In our view, inflated car prices and high loan payments might weigh further on the domestic market in 2023 and, therefore, keep PGM demand from the automotive sector subdued
#cars
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🚘US light vehicle sales rose 21% YoY in June, roughly in line with the 23% YoY growth in May, but still 10% below the pre-Covid 2019 level. Seasonally adjusted sales volumes grew 22% YoY last month (-9% vs. 2019). According to a Reuters source, mixed signals continue to prevail as concerns the demand for new vehicles. In our view, inflated car prices and high loan payments might weigh further on the domestic market in 2023 and, therefore, keep PGM demand from the automotive sector subdued
#cars
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Morning Bites (part 1)
💍Luk Fook’s 2Q23 LFL sales were up 54% YoY in the gem-set, platinum and K-gold jewellery segment (vs. +66% YoY in 1Q23). Despite the robust growth, sales still remain firmly below pre-Covid levels (>40%, on our estimates). Sales in the gem-set segment in Mainland China were down 3% YoY (vs. -15% YoY in 1Q23), while HK and Macau sales rose 65% YoY (>40% drop vs. 2019), after the 88% YoY spike in the previous quarter. Generally, sales were bolstered by HK’s recovery after the border with Mainland China was reopened. Despite the recovery in the company’s gem-set jewellery sales, we keep our cautious view on the diamond segment, given the adverse macroeconomic conditions globally and the ongoing downturn in US sales (~50% of the world gem-set jewellery trade)
#diamonds
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💍Luk Fook’s 2Q23 LFL sales were up 54% YoY in the gem-set, platinum and K-gold jewellery segment (vs. +66% YoY in 1Q23). Despite the robust growth, sales still remain firmly below pre-Covid levels (>40%, on our estimates). Sales in the gem-set segment in Mainland China were down 3% YoY (vs. -15% YoY in 1Q23), while HK and Macau sales rose 65% YoY (>40% drop vs. 2019), after the 88% YoY spike in the previous quarter. Generally, sales were bolstered by HK’s recovery after the border with Mainland China was reopened. Despite the recovery in the company’s gem-set jewellery sales, we keep our cautious view on the diamond segment, given the adverse macroeconomic conditions globally and the ongoing downturn in US sales (~50% of the world gem-set jewellery trade)
#diamonds
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Morning Bites (part 2)
🇵🇪A new wave of protests is looming in Peru’s mining areas. According to Reuters, local communities are set to join protests this Wednesday. Mining activity in Peru (the world's 2nd largest Cu producer with some ~11% of global supply) was heavily affected in January and February by mining corridor blockades. After the previous wave of protests had been resolved, supplies recovered strongly YoY; however, disruption risks are re-emerging, which might be a favourable factor for copper prices — at least sentiment-wise
#copper
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🇵🇪A new wave of protests is looming in Peru’s mining areas. According to Reuters, local communities are set to join protests this Wednesday. Mining activity in Peru (the world's 2nd largest Cu producer with some ~11% of global supply) was heavily affected in January and February by mining corridor blockades. After the previous wave of protests had been resolved, supplies recovered strongly YoY; however, disruption risks are re-emerging, which might be a favourable factor for copper prices — at least sentiment-wise
#copper
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Morning Bites (part 1)
🚘EU + UK passenger car registrations rose 19% YoY in June, slightly accelerating from the 18% YoY growth in May. The results were roughly in line with our estimates. However, the figure was still 15% below the pre-COVID, 2019 level (-23% in May). Hence, we reiterate our view that the adverse macroeconomic conditions are likely to keep weighing on car sales in Europe. This would in turn continue affecting the demand for PGMs. The EU+UK accounted for ~20% and 32% of the world autocatalyst Pd and Pt consumption, respectively, in 2022E
#cars
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🚘EU + UK passenger car registrations rose 19% YoY in June, slightly accelerating from the 18% YoY growth in May. The results were roughly in line with our estimates. However, the figure was still 15% below the pre-COVID, 2019 level (-23% in May). Hence, we reiterate our view that the adverse macroeconomic conditions are likely to keep weighing on car sales in Europe. This would in turn continue affecting the demand for PGMs. The EU+UK accounted for ~20% and 32% of the world autocatalyst Pd and Pt consumption, respectively, in 2022E
#cars
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Morning Bites (part 2)
☢Uranium producers are facing supply chain issues, with some of them forced to purchase U3O8 on the spot market, according to Yellow Cake. This is a result of industry underfunding, rising costs, and western consumers transitioning away from Russian suppliers. Yellow Cake also notes the risks associated with uranium shipments from Kazakhstan (43% of global mined output in 2022) and Uzbekistan (7%) through Russian ports. Meanwhile, the market volume of long-term contracts jumped 58% YoY in 2022 to 114mnlb (~70% of total volumes, in line with Kazatomprom’s estimates). Indicated term prices were also up, gaining 32% YoY, corresponding to the spot price dynamics (+44% YoY). Overall, the company keeps its positive outlook on the U308 market, amid strong fundamentals, despite the potential for some short-term price volatility
#uranium
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☢Uranium producers are facing supply chain issues, with some of them forced to purchase U3O8 on the spot market, according to Yellow Cake. This is a result of industry underfunding, rising costs, and western consumers transitioning away from Russian suppliers. Yellow Cake also notes the risks associated with uranium shipments from Kazakhstan (43% of global mined output in 2022) and Uzbekistan (7%) through Russian ports. Meanwhile, the market volume of long-term contracts jumped 58% YoY in 2022 to 114mnlb (~70% of total volumes, in line with Kazatomprom’s estimates). Indicated term prices were also up, gaining 32% YoY, corresponding to the spot price dynamics (+44% YoY). Overall, the company keeps its positive outlook on the U308 market, amid strong fundamentals, despite the potential for some short-term price volatility
#uranium
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Alcoa 2Q23 results - EBITDA disappoints again
✏️Alcoa's 2Q23 revenues came in line with consensus and us. However, adjusted EBITDA was 13% short of the market estimates and 15% below us, mostly due to higher-than-expected cash costs. Despite lower energy prices in Europe, the pressure on overall costs remains high, which negatively affects the company's earnings
⛏The producer has confirmed its FY23 sales guidance: aluminium and alumina shipments are both set to remain roughly unchanged YoY
📊According to Alcoa CEO Roy Harvey, the Alumina and Aluminium segments are both likely to see a reduction in the costs for raw materials and production in 3Q23
❗️At spot, and despite soft aluminium prices, we expect EBITDA to remain roughly flat QoQ in 3Q23, bolstered by stable sales volumes and some improvement in cash costs
#AA #Aluminium
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✏️Alcoa's 2Q23 revenues came in line with consensus and us. However, adjusted EBITDA was 13% short of the market estimates and 15% below us, mostly due to higher-than-expected cash costs. Despite lower energy prices in Europe, the pressure on overall costs remains high, which negatively affects the company's earnings
⛏The producer has confirmed its FY23 sales guidance: aluminium and alumina shipments are both set to remain roughly unchanged YoY
📊According to Alcoa CEO Roy Harvey, the Alumina and Aluminium segments are both likely to see a reduction in the costs for raw materials and production in 3Q23
❗️At spot, and despite soft aluminium prices, we expect EBITDA to remain roughly flat QoQ in 3Q23, bolstered by stable sales volumes and some improvement in cash costs
#AA #Aluminium
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Newmont 2Q23 results - firmly below expectations
📉Newmont's revenues in 2Q23 underperformed both the consensus (-11%) and our forecasts (-10%), primarily due to lower gold sales volumes, although these were partially offset by higher realised prices for most of the metals basket. Meanwhile, AISC came higher than we had anticipated, which has amplified a negative effect on EBITDA (-16% vs. the consensus and - 20% vs. us)
⛏The company is on track to achieve its guidance of 5.7-6.3mnoz for FY23: gold production is set to remain unchanged YoY. Of note, Newmont expects gold AISC at $1,150-1,250/oz (18% lower vs. the 2Q23 level)
💰The company's BoD has declared a 2Q dividend of $0.40 per share, which implies ~0.9% yield
❗️On our numbers, Newmont’s 3Q23F EBITDA will likelyshow a moderate increase QoQ at spot, amid potential recovery in sales volumes
#NEM #gold
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📉Newmont's revenues in 2Q23 underperformed both the consensus (-11%) and our forecasts (-10%), primarily due to lower gold sales volumes, although these were partially offset by higher realised prices for most of the metals basket. Meanwhile, AISC came higher than we had anticipated, which has amplified a negative effect on EBITDA (-16% vs. the consensus and - 20% vs. us)
⛏The company is on track to achieve its guidance of 5.7-6.3mnoz for FY23: gold production is set to remain unchanged YoY. Of note, Newmont expects gold AISC at $1,150-1,250/oz (18% lower vs. the 2Q23 level)
💰The company's BoD has declared a 2Q dividend of $0.40 per share, which implies ~0.9% yield
❗️On our numbers, Newmont’s 3Q23F EBITDA will likelyshow a moderate increase QoQ at spot, amid potential recovery in sales volumes
#NEM #gold
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Freeport McMoran 2Q23 results - in-line with expectations
✏️2Q23 revenues were 6% higher YoY, roughly meeting the market estimates (+2% vs. the consensus and us). Adjusted EBITDA was also broadly in-line with expectations (+1% vs. the consensus and +3% vs. us)
⛏The miner has slightly lowered its FY23 copper and gold production outlook: by 2% and 3%, respectively, vs. the previous reading. Meanwhile, the consolidated unit cash cost figure for 2023 was unchanged
❗️We expect Freeport’s 3Q23 EBITDA to grow by low-double digits QoQ at spot, supported by higher copper and gold sales
#FCX #copper
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✏️2Q23 revenues were 6% higher YoY, roughly meeting the market estimates (+2% vs. the consensus and us). Adjusted EBITDA was also broadly in-line with expectations (+1% vs. the consensus and +3% vs. us)
⛏The miner has slightly lowered its FY23 copper and gold production outlook: by 2% and 3%, respectively, vs. the previous reading. Meanwhile, the consolidated unit cash cost figure for 2023 was unchanged
❗️We expect Freeport’s 3Q23 EBITDA to grow by low-double digits QoQ at spot, supported by higher copper and gold sales
#FCX #copper
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Morning Bites
📈Global primary aluminium production rose 1% YoY in June, the same as in May, the International Aluminium Institute reports. Meanwhile, China’s production inched up 1% YoY, and was also 14% above the pre-Covid 2019 level, while ex-China production grew 2% YoY (+1% vs. 2019). To recap, China might potentially relaunch its previously suspended capacities, as well as commission new smelters in FY23 (jointly representing ~6% of global Al supply) once electricity shortages have eased. However, this looks overly upbeat to us, while a Reuters source expects a maximum resumption of 1.3mnt of China’s halted Al capacity (~2% of global 2022 output)
#aluminium
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📈Global primary aluminium production rose 1% YoY in June, the same as in May, the International Aluminium Institute reports. Meanwhile, China’s production inched up 1% YoY, and was also 14% above the pre-Covid 2019 level, while ex-China production grew 2% YoY (+1% vs. 2019). To recap, China might potentially relaunch its previously suspended capacities, as well as commission new smelters in FY23 (jointly representing ~6% of global Al supply) once electricity shortages have eased. However, this looks overly upbeat to us, while a Reuters source expects a maximum resumption of 1.3mnt of China’s halted Al capacity (~2% of global 2022 output)
#aluminium
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Morning Bites (part 1)
💍China’s jewellery and watch retail sales declined 14% YoY in June, following the 12% YoY decline in May. The figure was also 1% below the (pre-pandemic) 2019 level. The dynamic likely represents the concerns of the middle class, given mixed signals on China’s economic recovery. To recap, China represents ~15% of the world's gem-set jewellery trade. Given weak sales data in China and the US, we maintain our cautious outlook on the diamond sector, amid adverse macroeconomic conditions globally
#diamonds
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💍China’s jewellery and watch retail sales declined 14% YoY in June, following the 12% YoY decline in May. The figure was also 1% below the (pre-pandemic) 2019 level. The dynamic likely represents the concerns of the middle class, given mixed signals on China’s economic recovery. To recap, China represents ~15% of the world's gem-set jewellery trade. Given weak sales data in China and the US, we maintain our cautious outlook on the diamond sector, amid adverse macroeconomic conditions globally
#diamonds
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Morning Bites (part 2)
⛏SolGold has signed an agreement to develop the Cascabel mine in Ecuador, Reuters reports. Construction is slated to start in 2025, with mining operations launching in 2030. According to the local ministry, Cascabel could become the world's largest silver mine, as well as No. 3 in terms of gold and No. 6 for copper. However, according to the pre-feasibility study from April 2023, the mine would, on average, bring 132kt of copper (0.6% of global mined output in 2022), 358koz of gold (0.3% of global supply) and 1mnoz of silver (0.1%). We note that, on our numbers, the project’s capex/t is about double that of peers'. Furthermore, recent large copper projects globally have been delayed by up to 30%, also with 25-30% higher actual capex. Hence, we do not expect any substantial effect on the market balance of these metals, at least at this point, given the long-term nature of the project
#copper
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⛏SolGold has signed an agreement to develop the Cascabel mine in Ecuador, Reuters reports. Construction is slated to start in 2025, with mining operations launching in 2030. According to the local ministry, Cascabel could become the world's largest silver mine, as well as No. 3 in terms of gold and No. 6 for copper. However, according to the pre-feasibility study from April 2023, the mine would, on average, bring 132kt of copper (0.6% of global mined output in 2022), 358koz of gold (0.3% of global supply) and 1mnoz of silver (0.1%). We note that, on our numbers, the project’s capex/t is about double that of peers'. Furthermore, recent large copper projects globally have been delayed by up to 30%, also with 25-30% higher actual capex. Hence, we do not expect any substantial effect on the market balance of these metals, at least at this point, given the long-term nature of the project
#copper
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Week ahead data releases in M&M
As reporting season continues, several M&M names are scheduled to publish their earnings. For the major miners publishing this week (Anglo American Platinum, Arcelor Mittal, US Steel and Nexa Resources), our EBITDA forecasts are slightly below the consensus, while for the rest we are more bullish
#reporting_season
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As reporting season continues, several M&M names are scheduled to publish their earnings. For the major miners publishing this week (Anglo American Platinum, Arcelor Mittal, US Steel and Nexa Resources), our EBITDA forecasts are slightly below the consensus, while for the rest we are more bullish
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Anglo American Platinum 1H23 results - one-off ruined EBITDA
📝Amplat's 1H23 revenues beat our estimates by 5% (in-line with consensus). Although the miner reported low EBITDA (-37% vs. the consensus and -35% vs. us), this was mostly due to concentrate inventory movements. Excluding the inventory effect, EBITDA broadly met both the consensus and our forecasts
📈The PGM miner's cash cost jumped 24% YoY to ZAR 18,076/oz, following lower mined volume, the local electricity crisis and a weaker ZAR/USD exchange rate. Management sees costs stabilising at ~ZAR 17,800/oz in 2023 (+16% YoY)
⛏Amplats has reiterated its 2023 production guidance at 3.6-4.0mnoz of refined PGM
💰The BoD has declared an interim dividend of ZAR 12/sh. (~1.3% yield) — in line with the dividend policy
📌At spot, Amplat's 2H23F EBITDA will decline HoH, on our numbers, following lower prices across its whole metals basket
#AMS #PGMs
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📝Amplat's 1H23 revenues beat our estimates by 5% (in-line with consensus). Although the miner reported low EBITDA (-37% vs. the consensus and -35% vs. us), this was mostly due to concentrate inventory movements. Excluding the inventory effect, EBITDA broadly met both the consensus and our forecasts
📈The PGM miner's cash cost jumped 24% YoY to ZAR 18,076/oz, following lower mined volume, the local electricity crisis and a weaker ZAR/USD exchange rate. Management sees costs stabilising at ~ZAR 17,800/oz in 2023 (+16% YoY)
⛏Amplats has reiterated its 2023 production guidance at 3.6-4.0mnoz of refined PGM
💰The BoD has declared an interim dividend of ZAR 12/sh. (~1.3% yield) — in line with the dividend policy
📌At spot, Amplat's 2H23F EBITDA will decline HoH, on our numbers, following lower prices across its whole metals basket
#AMS #PGMs
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Morning Bites (part 1)
🔗China’s aluminium products output jumped 10% YoY to 6.03mnt in June, vs. +1% YoY in May. Overall, monthly production dynamics were solid for the 12th consecutive month (ex. December 2022, with -4% YoY). Given China accounted for ~58% of world primary Al demand in 2022, increasing consumption is a favourable factor for the metal's price. However, once local electricity curbs are eased, China might relaunch some smelters (>2% of world 2022 Al supply), which could offset the positive effect
📈Chinese output of copper products was up 5% YoY in June to 2.11mt, decelerating from +11% YoY in May. The figure might have been partially supported by a 53% YoY growth in the output of domestic power generation equipment (vs. +30% YoY in May). Given China represents ~55% of global Cu consumption, this number is a potential positive for copper sentiment
#aluminium #copper
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🔗China’s aluminium products output jumped 10% YoY to 6.03mnt in June, vs. +1% YoY in May. Overall, monthly production dynamics were solid for the 12th consecutive month (ex. December 2022, with -4% YoY). Given China accounted for ~58% of world primary Al demand in 2022, increasing consumption is a favourable factor for the metal's price. However, once local electricity curbs are eased, China might relaunch some smelters (>2% of world 2022 Al supply), which could offset the positive effect
📈Chinese output of copper products was up 5% YoY in June to 2.11mt, decelerating from +11% YoY in May. The figure might have been partially supported by a 53% YoY growth in the output of domestic power generation equipment (vs. +30% YoY in May). Given China represents ~55% of global Cu consumption, this number is a potential positive for copper sentiment
#aluminium #copper
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Morning Bites (part 2)
🏗China’s excavator sales are set to decline 14% YoY in 2023 (domestic + export), following the 24% YoY decline in 2022, per CCMA’s (China Construction Machinery Association) estimates. However, export sales are forecasted to gain 10-15% YoY this year. Hence, China’s domestic sales might shrink 33% YoY in 2023, as well as ~17% in 2H23 (vs. -44% YoY in 1H23), on our numbers. As a leading indicator of construction activity, further stagnation in domestic excavator sales, were it to materialise, would indicate the absence of recovery in China’s property sector. This is a potentially adverse factor for the short-term demand for industrial metals (such as steel, aluminium and copper)
#steel
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🏗China’s excavator sales are set to decline 14% YoY in 2023 (domestic + export), following the 24% YoY decline in 2022, per CCMA’s (China Construction Machinery Association) estimates. However, export sales are forecasted to gain 10-15% YoY this year. Hence, China’s domestic sales might shrink 33% YoY in 2023, as well as ~17% in 2H23 (vs. -44% YoY in 1H23), on our numbers. As a leading indicator of construction activity, further stagnation in domestic excavator sales, were it to materialise, would indicate the absence of recovery in China’s property sector. This is a potentially adverse factor for the short-term demand for industrial metals (such as steel, aluminium and copper)
#steel
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Morning Bites (part 3)
🏆China’s gold production was up 3% YoY in 2Q23 (vs. +7% YoY in 1Q23), per China Gold Association. The agency also notes that local gold enterprises returned to normal production levels during 1H23. Meanwhile, the country's gold consumption grew 22% YoY in 2Q23 (vs. +12% YoY in 1Q23), also being up 11% vs. the pre-COVID (2019) level. Specifically, gold jewellery and bars&coins demand jumped 18% and 46% YoY, respectively. Overall, China’s rising gold output (~9% of world metal's output) might be at least partially offset by the solid consumption growth, underpinning strong demand fundamentals
#gold
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🏆China’s gold production was up 3% YoY in 2Q23 (vs. +7% YoY in 1Q23), per China Gold Association. The agency also notes that local gold enterprises returned to normal production levels during 1H23. Meanwhile, the country's gold consumption grew 22% YoY in 2Q23 (vs. +12% YoY in 1Q23), also being up 11% vs. the pre-COVID (2019) level. Specifically, gold jewellery and bars&coins demand jumped 18% and 46% YoY, respectively. Overall, China’s rising gold output (~9% of world metal's output) might be at least partially offset by the solid consumption growth, underpinning strong demand fundamentals
#gold
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Morning Bites (part 1)
💎De Beers has reported sales of USD 410mn at its 6th cycle in 2023, 22% below the historical average and 36% lower YoY (vs. -25% YoY at the 5th cycle in 2023). According to De Beers CEO Al Cook, adverse macroeconomic conditions globally continue to put pressure on the diamond industry, particularly the midstream’s purchases. The weak sales generally continued the negative trend of recent months: De Beers lowered its prices 5-20% at the 6th Cycle, as well as postponed its auctions (historically ~10% of its rough sales) during Cycles 5-6 amid soft demand from Indian cutters. Hence, we maintain our cautious outlook on the diamond sector, given the adverse economic conditions globally and ongoing weak US sales (50% of the world gem-set jewellery trade)
#diamonds
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💎De Beers has reported sales of USD 410mn at its 6th cycle in 2023, 22% below the historical average and 36% lower YoY (vs. -25% YoY at the 5th cycle in 2023). According to De Beers CEO Al Cook, adverse macroeconomic conditions globally continue to put pressure on the diamond industry, particularly the midstream’s purchases. The weak sales generally continued the negative trend of recent months: De Beers lowered its prices 5-20% at the 6th Cycle, as well as postponed its auctions (historically ~10% of its rough sales) during Cycles 5-6 amid soft demand from Indian cutters. Hence, we maintain our cautious outlook on the diamond sector, given the adverse economic conditions globally and ongoing weak US sales (50% of the world gem-set jewellery trade)
#diamonds
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