Yunnan Tin vs China Molybdenum: why the prices moved differently

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Yunnan Tin Co Ltd (000960.CS)

Q3 202614 Jul – 28 Sep 2026

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Yunnan Tin's profit jumps, then a maintenance shutdown caps output

First-half profit guidance points sharply higher Yunnan Tin told investors it expected first-half 2026 net profit of 1.47–1.57 billion yuan, up 38%–48% from a year earlier. The gain came from running its plants more efficiently, making more metal, and selling into higher prices — all of which support the shares.
Sets up the profit growth that is the core positive driver for the stock this period.
Reported results confirm the strong growth The actual half-year report showed net profit of 1.504 billion yuan, up 41.6%, on revenue of 31.573 billion yuan, up 49.68%. The numbers landed near the top of the earlier guidance, and Yunnan Tin was named among the nonferrous-metal leaders in Shenzhen's strong reporting season.
Confirms the guided profit growth was real and places the company among the market's strongest half-year performers.
Asset write-offs cut reported profit by 445 million yuan Alongside the results, Yunnan Tin scrapped damaged or idle equipment worth 252 million yuan and wrote off 296 million yuan of long-term expenses. Together these one-time charges cut net profit by 445 million yuan, a real drag on the headline number even though they are not cash losses from normal operations.
The main counterweight to the strong profit report and a genuine hit to reported earnings.
Smelter maintenance pauses tin output for up to 45 days The Tin Branch will shut its smelting equipment from September 30 for routine maintenance lasting up to 45 days. That temporarily reduces the company's tin production and the metal it can sell, though management says the full-year plan already accounted for the stoppage.
A fresh supply-side event that could trim near-term output and sales.

August 202614 Jul – 28 Sep 2026

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Yunnan Tin's profit jumps, then a maintenance shutdown caps output

First-half profit guidance points sharply higher Yunnan Tin told investors it expected first-half 2026 net profit of 1.47–1.57 billion yuan, up 38%–48% from a year earlier. The gain came from running its plants more efficiently, making more metal, and selling into higher prices — all of which support the shares.
Sets up the profit growth that is the core positive driver for the stock this period.
Reported results confirm the strong growth The actual half-year report showed net profit of 1.504 billion yuan, up 41.6%, on revenue of 31.573 billion yuan, up 49.68%. The numbers landed near the top of the earlier guidance, and Yunnan Tin was named among the nonferrous-metal leaders in Shenzhen's strong reporting season.
Confirms the guided profit growth was real and places the company among the market's strongest half-year performers.
Asset write-offs cut reported profit by 445 million yuan Alongside the results, Yunnan Tin scrapped damaged or idle equipment worth 252 million yuan and wrote off 296 million yuan of long-term expenses. Together these one-time charges cut net profit by 445 million yuan, a real drag on the headline number even though they are not cash losses from normal operations.
The main counterweight to the strong profit report and a genuine hit to reported earnings.
Smelter maintenance pauses tin output for up to 45 days The Tin Branch will shut its smelting equipment from September 30 for routine maintenance lasting up to 45 days. That temporarily reduces the company's tin production and the metal it can sell, though management says the full-year plan already accounted for the stoppage.
A fresh supply-side event that could trim near-term output and sales.

Latest14 Jul – 28 Sep 2026

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Yunnan Tin's profit jumps, then a maintenance shutdown caps output

First-half profit guidance points sharply higher Yunnan Tin told investors it expected first-half 2026 net profit of 1.47–1.57 billion yuan, up 38%–48% from a year earlier. The gain came from running its plants more efficiently, making more metal, and selling into higher prices — all of which support the shares.
Sets up the profit growth that is the core positive driver for the stock this period.
Reported results confirm the strong growth The actual half-year report showed net profit of 1.504 billion yuan, up 41.6%, on revenue of 31.573 billion yuan, up 49.68%. The numbers landed near the top of the earlier guidance, and Yunnan Tin was named among the nonferrous-metal leaders in Shenzhen's strong reporting season.
Confirms the guided profit growth was real and places the company among the market's strongest half-year performers.
Asset write-offs cut reported profit by 445 million yuan Alongside the results, Yunnan Tin scrapped damaged or idle equipment worth 252 million yuan and wrote off 296 million yuan of long-term expenses. Together these one-time charges cut net profit by 445 million yuan, a real drag on the headline number even though they are not cash losses from normal operations.
The main counterweight to the strong profit report and a genuine hit to reported earnings.
Smelter maintenance pauses tin output for up to 45 days The Tin Branch will shut its smelting equipment from September 30 for routine maintenance lasting up to 45 days. That temporarily reduces the company's tin production and the metal it can sell, though management says the full-year plan already accounted for the stoppage.
A fresh supply-side event that could trim near-term output and sales.

China Molybdenum Co Ltd Class A (603993.CG)

Q3 20263 Jul – 20 Aug 2026

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CMOC profit surges on higher copper, moly, tungsten prices and gold deal

First-half profit jumps 86% on higher metal prices and volumes CMOC's first-half net profit rose 86.3% to 16.15 billion yuan, with revenue up 42.8%. The gain came from selling more copper and getting higher prices for copper, molybdenum and tungsten, plus adding Brazilian gold mines. Strong earnings and cash flow support the stock price.
This is the core new financial result showing why the company is fundamentally more valuable.
Raises sales caps to CATL, signaling strong battery-metal demand CMOC plans to raise annual sales caps to CATL Group to as much as $5 billion by 2028, and purchase caps from KFM to $14 billion. This points to growing demand for CMOC's copper and cobalt products, which supports future revenue and the stock price.
It shows a concrete new demand signal from a major customer, which affects future earnings.
DRC export ban lifts copper sentiment but has limited real impact The Democratic Republic of Congo banned copper and cobalt concentrate exports, sparking a rally in nonferrous stocks. CMOC says the ban barely affects it because it mostly sells refined copper and cobalt hydroxide, not raw concentrate. Still, the news lifted copper prices, which helps CMOC's revenue.
It explains a new supply-side event that moved the sector and could affect copper prices, a key driver for CMOC.
Halts tailings supply to tungsten joint venture, cutting revenue CMOC stopped supplying tailings to Luoyang Yulu, a joint venture that recovers tungsten. The shutdown cuts a small revenue stream and creates uncertainty, though the financial impact is limited. This is a minor negative for the stock.
It is a new operational setback that could slightly reduce earnings and adds regulatory risk.

July 20263 Jul – 20 Aug 2026

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CMOC profit surges on higher copper, moly, tungsten prices and gold deal

First-half profit jumps 86% on higher metal prices and volumes CMOC's first-half net profit rose 86.3% to 16.15 billion yuan, with revenue up 42.8%. The gain came from selling more copper and getting higher prices for copper, molybdenum and tungsten, plus adding Brazilian gold mines. Strong earnings and cash flow support the stock price.
This is the core new financial result showing why the company is fundamentally more valuable.
Raises sales caps to CATL, signaling strong battery-metal demand CMOC plans to raise annual sales caps to CATL Group to as much as $5 billion by 2028, and purchase caps from KFM to $14 billion. This points to growing demand for CMOC's copper and cobalt products, which supports future revenue and the stock price.
It shows a concrete new demand signal from a major customer, which affects future earnings.
DRC export ban lifts copper sentiment but has limited real impact The Democratic Republic of Congo banned copper and cobalt concentrate exports, sparking a rally in nonferrous stocks. CMOC says the ban barely affects it because it mostly sells refined copper and cobalt hydroxide, not raw concentrate. Still, the news lifted copper prices, which helps CMOC's revenue.
It explains a new supply-side event that moved the sector and could affect copper prices, a key driver for CMOC.
Halts tailings supply to tungsten joint venture, cutting revenue CMOC stopped supplying tailings to Luoyang Yulu, a joint venture that recovers tungsten. The shutdown cuts a small revenue stream and creates uncertainty, though the financial impact is limited. This is a minor negative for the stock.
It is a new operational setback that could slightly reduce earnings and adds regulatory risk.

Latest3 Jul – 20 Aug 2026

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CMOC profit surges on higher copper, moly, tungsten prices and gold deal

First-half profit jumps 86% on higher metal prices and volumes CMOC's first-half net profit rose 86.3% to 16.15 billion yuan, with revenue up 42.8%. The gain came from selling more copper and getting higher prices for copper, molybdenum and tungsten, plus adding Brazilian gold mines. Strong earnings and cash flow support the stock price.
This is the core new financial result showing why the company is fundamentally more valuable.
Raises sales caps to CATL, signaling strong battery-metal demand CMOC plans to raise annual sales caps to CATL Group to as much as $5 billion by 2028, and purchase caps from KFM to $14 billion. This points to growing demand for CMOC's copper and cobalt products, which supports future revenue and the stock price.
It shows a concrete new demand signal from a major customer, which affects future earnings.
DRC export ban lifts copper sentiment but has limited real impact The Democratic Republic of Congo banned copper and cobalt concentrate exports, sparking a rally in nonferrous stocks. CMOC says the ban barely affects it because it mostly sells refined copper and cobalt hydroxide, not raw concentrate. Still, the news lifted copper prices, which helps CMOC's revenue.
It explains a new supply-side event that moved the sector and could affect copper prices, a key driver for CMOC.
Halts tailings supply to tungsten joint venture, cutting revenue CMOC stopped supplying tailings to Luoyang Yulu, a joint venture that recovers tungsten. The shutdown cuts a small revenue stream and creates uncertainty, though the financial impact is limited. This is a minor negative for the stock.
It is a new operational setback that could slightly reduce earnings and adds regulatory risk.