Zijin Mining's stock surged 5.01% during intraday trading on Tuesday.

The significant price movement follows Iran's announcement of a complete blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has sharply escalated geopolitical risk and boosted safe-haven demand for precious metals. The blockade further exacerbates existing global sulfur supply chain disruptions, placing additional downward pressure on hydrometallurgical copper production.

Copper supply was already constrained by Peru's energy crisis limiting mine output, while demand continues to grow from AI infrastructure development. Market analysts have noted that Chinese copper equities have historically lagged behind copper price gains, indicating a potential valuation gap. Fundamental support for Zijin Mining includes S&P's recent confirmation of its BBB credit rating with a revised positive outlook, projecting improved debt metrics, and the company's new strategic cooperation agreement with Naipu Mining Machinery.