Director, Head of Research, Smartkarma

Pranav Rao

Director, Head of Research

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

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<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut — a roundup of standout themes from the 1,900+ insights published on Smartkarma over the past month. </li>
<li>In this cut, we spotlight fresh additions to our 2026 high conviction list, review the strong pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and assess sentiment after the strong year-end metals rally.</li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.</li>
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Welcome to Curator’s Cut — a roundup of standout themes from the 1,900+ insights published on Smartkarma over the past month. 
In this cut, we spotlight fresh additions to our 2026 high conviction list, review the strong pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and assess sentiment after the strong year-end metals rally.
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.


Curator's Cut: Expanding 2026 Top Picks, China Healthcare IPO Bonanza & The Metals March

Global Materials | Industrials | Commodities

Rahul Jain

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<li>Structural copper tightness, strong gold cash flows, and rising silver prices position Zijin for multi-year earnings growth and a valuation re-rating in 2026.</li>
<li>Leadership transition reduces founder dependence, strengthens governance credibility, and enables multiple expansion as Zijin aligns with global copper-scarcity peers.</li>
<li>Base valuation is HK$40–41; spot and peer convergence support HK$48–50, implying 35–40% upside with clear catalysts across copper expansions and gold stability.</li>
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Structural copper tightness, strong gold cash flows, and rising silver prices position Zijin for multi-year earnings growth and a valuation re-rating in 2026.
Leadership transition reduces founder dependence, strengthens governance credibility, and enables multiple expansion as Zijin aligns with global copper-scarcity peers.
Base valuation is HK$40–41; spot and peer convergence support HK$48–50, implying 35–40% upside with clear catalysts across copper expansions and gold stability.


2026 High Conviction Idea: Zijin Mining – Copper Scarcity Rerating to HK$48

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities, Mint Finance

Umang Agrawal

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Commodities

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<li>LME and SHFE inventories have plunged 42% and 84% from their peaks, respectively, while COMEX stocks hit 653 kt as traders front-load shipments ahead of potential US tariffs.</li>
<li>COPX attracted USD 62 Mn of inflows across two trading sessions following a USD 20.2 Mn outflow, as the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates revived investor confidence.</li>
<li>Glencore’s adjusted copper EBITDA is expected to accelerate by 62% in FY26, while a potential ASX listing could strengthen capital access and unlock fresh M&amp;A opportunities.</li>
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LME and SHFE inventories have plunged 42% and 84% from their peaks, respectively, while COMEX stocks hit 653 kt as traders front-load shipments ahead of potential US tariffs.
COPX attracted USD 62 Mn of inflows across two trading sessions following a USD 20.2 Mn outflow, as the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates revived investor confidence.
Glencore’s adjusted copper EBITDA is expected to accelerate by 62% in FY26, while a potential ASX listing could strengthen capital access and unlock fresh M&amp;A opportunities.


Falling Exchange Inventories and Potential US Tariffs Lift Copper, Glencore Eyes ASX Listing

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zijin-gold-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45448:1" rel="noopener">Zijin Gold (2259 HK)</a> is up 101% on its 29th September listing. By my estimate, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zijin-mining-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24628:1" rel="noopener">Zijin Mining (601899 CH)</a>'s average premium to NAV since Zijin Gold's listing has been ~21%. </li>
<li>Preceding further commentary on Zijin Mining/Gold are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Zijin Gold (2259 HK) is up 101% on its 29th September listing. By my estimate, Zijin Mining (601899 CH)'s average premium to NAV since Zijin Gold's listing has been ~21%. 
Preceding further commentary on Zijin Mining/Gold are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: Zijin Mining (2899 HK) Is Still Out Of Whack

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<li>Earnings momentum accelerating driven by gold volume +20% and mine margin expansion to 60.6%, supported by disciplined cost control and strong operating cash flow.</li>
<li>Copper–gold dual exposure provides structural upside with spot torque to Cu ~US$10,800/t and Au ~US$4,200/oz, reinforcing earnings visibility into FY26–27.</li>
<li>Zijin Gold spin-off unlocks value via clean asset separation, improved capital efficiency, and SOTP rerating potential to HK$41–42/sh under spot scenario.</li>
</ul>


Earnings momentum accelerating driven by gold volume +20% and mine margin expansion to 60.6%, supported by disciplined cost control and strong operating cash flow.
Copper–gold dual exposure provides structural upside with spot torque to Cu ~US$10,800/t and Au ~US$4,200/oz, reinforcing earnings visibility into FY26–27.
Zijin Gold spin-off unlocks value via clean asset separation, improved capital efficiency, and SOTP rerating potential to HK$41–42/sh under spot scenario.


Zijin Mining – Structural Re-Rate Underway; Q3 Results Validate Copper–Gold Flywheel + Spin Unlock

China

Zijin Mining Group Company Limited operates metal mineral resources exploration and mining businesses. The Company produces gold, copper, zinc, iron, and other base metals. Zijin Mining Group also conducts metal trade and investment businesses domestically and internationally.

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Zijin Mining Group (601899 CH)

Curator's Cut: Expanding 2026 Top Picks, China Healthcare IPO Bonanza & The Metals March

In the first issue of Curator's Cut in 2026, we review more high conviction ideas, the pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and sentiment around...

Pranav Rao

2026 High Conviction Idea: Zijin Mining – Copper Scarcity Rerating to HK$48

Zijin poised for multi-year earnings growth and valuation re-rating in 2026 with strong copper, gold, and silver positioning, leadership...

Rahul Jain

Falling Exchange Inventories and Potential US Tariffs Lift Copper, Glencore Eyes ASX Listing

Chile’s weakening output and fresh DRC export curbs are deepening concerns over mined copper supply, with China’s softer import demand emerging as...

Mint Finance

StubWorld: Zijin Mining (2899 HK) Is Still Out Of Whack

Zijin Mining is trading rich. As is Zijin Gold. I'd be taking down borrow in Zijin Mining and look to short when this turns. Oddly - Zijin Gold is...

David Blennerhassett

Zijin Mining – Structural Re-Rate Underway; Q3 Results Validate Copper–Gold Flywheel + Spin Unlock

Strong earnings momentum in gold and copper, with potential for increased value through Zijin Gold spin-off and improved capital efficiency.

Rahul Jain

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Curator's Cut: Expanding 2026 Top Picks, China Healthcare IPO Bonanza & The Metals March

​In the first issue of Curator's Cut in 2026, we review more high conviction ideas, the pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and sentiment around...

Pranav Rao

2026 High Conviction Idea: Zijin Mining – Copper Scarcity Rerating to HK$48

​Zijin poised for multi-year earnings growth and valuation re-rating in 2026 with strong copper, gold, and silver positioning, leadership...

Rahul Jain

Falling Exchange Inventories and Potential US Tariffs Lift Copper, Glencore Eyes ASX Listing

Chile’s weakening output and fresh DRC export curbs are deepening concerns over mined copper supply, with China’s softer import demand emerging as...

Mint Finance

StubWorld: Zijin Mining (2899 HK) Is Still Out Of Whack

Zijin Mining is trading rich. As is Zijin Gold. I'd be taking down borrow in Zijin Mining and look to short when this turns. Oddly - Zijin Gold is...

David Blennerhassett

Zijin Mining – Structural Re-Rate Underway; Q3 Results Validate Copper–Gold Flywheel + Spin Unlock

Strong earnings momentum in gold and copper, with potential for increased value through Zijin Gold spin-off and improved capital efficiency.

Rahul Jain

In the first issue of Curator's Cut in 2026, we review more high conviction ideas, the pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and sentiment around...

Zijin poised for multi-year earnings growth and valuation re-rating in 2026 with strong copper, gold, and silver positioning, leadership...