Core Viewpoint - Perpetua Resources (PPTA.US) has seen a significant stock increase of over 7%, reaching a historical high, and has surged 90% year-to-date, driven by plans to establish an antimony refining plant in the U.S. to boost domestic supply [1] Group 1: Company Developments - Perpetua Resources is in discussions with Glencore and Trafigura to collaborate on building an antimony refining facility in the U.S. [1] - The company has received U.S. government approval to begin construction of its antimony mine located approximately 138 miles (222 kilometers) north of Boise, Idaho, which will become the largest antimony supply source in the U.S. [1] - The CEO of Perpetua Resources, Jon Cherry, expressed optimism about expanding domestic mineral processing capabilities and emphasized the importance of making informed, market-based decisions when selecting partners [1] Group 2: Industry Context - Antimony is identified as a critical mineral used in the production of bullets, solar panels, and other products, highlighting its importance in various industries [1] - Currently, there are no domestic antimony mining resources in the U.S., indicating a significant opportunity for Perpetua Resources to fill this gap in the market [1]

Group 1 - Perpetua Resources is negotiating with companies like Glencore and Trafigura to establish an antimony refining plant in the U.S. as part of efforts to increase Western antimony supply [1] - The company has received U.S. government approval to begin construction of its antimony mine located approximately 138 miles (222 kilometers) north of Boise, Idaho, which is expected to become the largest antimony supply source in the U.S. [1] - The mine is estimated to have 148 million pounds of antimony reserves and 6 million ounces of gold reserves, but faces legal opposition from the Nez Perce Tribe due to concerns over potential impacts on local salmon populations [1] Group 2 - Perpetua Resources plans to mine antimony but not refine it, prompting the search for partners to complete the necessary refining process [1] - The company is in discussions with Glencore, Trafigura, Clarios, and Sunshine Silver regarding refining partnerships and aims to seek proposals in the coming weeks, with a decision expected by the end of the year [1] - United States Antimony Corporation, which operates two antimony refining plants in North America, recently secured a contract worth up to $245 million from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency for antimony ingot supply [2]

SHMET 网讯：9月22日（周一），阿根廷拥有全球最大的铜储量，随着未来几十年全球铜需求飙升， 阿根廷政府正在寻求开采这种矿产资源。 阿根廷每年生产约4,000吨铜，而邻国智利每年生产约550万吨铜。然而，它拥有估计7500万吨的铜储 量，该国铜储量位于全球第六，这使其有开发这种矿产资源的巨大潜力。 阿根廷在采矿业有着悠久的历史，投资组合约为300亿美元，有100多个项目，其中约50%是铜矿项目。 此外，该国还拥有大量的锂、铝、硼、铁、钼、钾盐、铀、钒和锌矿床。 国际能源署（IEA）在一份报告中称，预计到2050年，全球铜需求将增长70%，至5,000多万吨/年。然 而按照目前的铜矿项目开发进度，预计到2025年铜供应量将全球需求量低30%。 数位政府官员表示支持该国铜工业的发展，将其作为主要收入来源。一项政府分析表明，到2030年，该 国8个铜项目可以共同贡献154亿美元的采矿出口总值，是2024年出口值的三倍多，如果阿根廷能够实现 52.1万吨/年的生产目标，其中，铜出口收入料达52亿美元。 今年5月，IEA执行主席Fatih Birol表示："这将是一个重大挑战。是时候敲响警钟了。" 因此，开发阿根廷 ...

The cobalt export suspension from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will expire on October 15. The restriction, imposed in February, extended in June and again on Sunday, had a profound impact on the market price of battery metal, which recovered over 60% since February.Per Bloomberg's report, the officials in Kinshasa will replace the blanket ban with a quota-based system aimed at curbing oversupply without halting shipments entirely. The new system will launch on October 16, with miners shipping a ma ...

Australian mining company Orion Minerals has revealed that its subsidiary, Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM), has entered into a non-binding term sheet agreement with a subsidiary of Glencore. This agreement is for financing ranging from A$200m ($132.5m) to A$250m and concentrate offtake for the Prieska project in South Africa. The funding for PCZM will be structured into two separate tranches. Tranche A, amounting to A$40m, will be allocated for the construction and start-up of the Uppers at Prieska. Tr ...

(Reuters) -Australia's Orion Minerals said on Wednesday it has signed a non-binding term sheet with a unit of global miner Glencore for $200 million–$250 million funding for its Prieska copper-zinc project in South Africa. The diversified metal developer said that the deal includes an offtake agreement with Glencore to sell 100% of zinc and copper concentrates, among others, from the mine for a period ranging between five and 10 years. Orion will receive the funding in two tranches for the construction a ...

Summary of Conference Call on Cobalt Sector Industry Overview - The cobalt sector is currently experiencing a price increase trend, supported by Glencore's backing of the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) quota system to enhance cobalt prices, with a significant policy announcement expected on September 22, 2025 [1][2] - Cobalt intermediate prices have seen a slight increase since June 22, 2025, from $13 per pound to $13.7 per pound, but the price rise is limited due to high industry inventory levels [3] Key Points and Arguments - Glencore has ceased external sales of cobalt intermediates to control supply and drive prices up, indicating a potential favorable policy outcome for prices [2] - The DRC's extended export ban could prolong transportation cycles, potentially leading to a supply chain disruption if exports do not resume by late October or November 2025 [6] - Current domestic inventory levels are precarious, with an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 tons remaining by the end of 2025, concentrated in a few major companies [5][6] - The cobalt price trend for 2025 is optimistic, with companies like Huayou, Tengyuan, and Hanrui expected to perform well, particularly after the policy announcement [10] Company Performance - Huayou and Tengyuan are highlighted as reliable investments due to their strong earnings potential, with Huayou benefiting from its Indonesian MHP project [10][13] - Luoyang Molybdenum (Luomoly) is viewed as less favorable for cobalt investments compared to Huayou, Tengyuan, and Hanrui, as its price increase has been limited [11] - Rio Tinto Resources, listed in Hong Kong, achieved a profit of 1.4 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 despite low nickel prices, with an expected annual profit of 3 billion yuan, making it an attractive investment due to its low valuation [12] Additional Insights - The lack of significant price increases in cobalt is attributed to the absence of public news stimuli, despite expectations of an extended export ban [9] - The market is advised to closely monitor Glencore's sales policies as they will significantly influence price movements [7][8] - The overall recommendation is to invest in Huayou, Tengyuan, and Hanrui, while also considering Rio Tinto Resources for its low valuation and potential growth [13]

Two years ago, Teck Resources founder Norman Keevil Jr rejected a takeover proposal by rival Glencore. Fast forward to 2025, he's changed his tune as he advocates for a deal with Anglo, before it's too late https://t.co/bG13NWp1zh ...

矿业股在开盘交易中领涨富时100指数。黄金和白银开采商Fresnillo涨幅居前，股价上涨约4%。英美资 源、Endeavour Mining和嘉能可均上涨约2%。金价上涨0.5%，至每盎司3653美元；银价上涨1.3%，至 每盎司42.1美元。Swissquote Bank分析师Ipek Ozkardeskaya表示，金价受益于投资者押注美联储将开始 降息、美元走弱以及持续的地缘政治紧张局势。她补充称，美国周四公布的经济数据已为美联储下周降 息开了"绿灯"。 来源：滚动播报 ...

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