Core Insights - First Majestic Silver Corp. reported a total production of 7.8 million silver-equivalent ounces in Q4 2025, marking a 37% year-over-year increase driven by a 77% surge in silver production [1][9] Production Highlights - The fourth quarter production included a record 4.2 million silver ounces and 41,417 gold ounces, along with 14.2 million pounds of zinc, 8.1 million pounds of lead, and 235,886 pounds of copper [1] - The San Dimas mine produced 2.45 million AgEq ounces, with silver production increasing by 10% year-over-year [3] - The Santa Elena mine produced 2.28 million AgEq ounces, down 16% year-over-year [3] - La Encantada produced 1 million ounces of silver, up 32% from Q4 2024, driven by a 20% growth in ore processed and an 11% increase in silver grades [4] - Los Gatos contributed 2.09 million AgEq ounces, including 1.49 million ounces of silver [4] Strategic Developments - In January 2025, First Majestic completed the acquisition of Gatos Silver, Inc., securing a 70% interest in the Cerro Los Gatos mine, enhancing its position as an intermediate primary silver producer [2] - The company initiated its 2025 drilling program at the Jerritt Canyon mine, completing 5,889 meters of drilling in Q4 2025, exceeding its annual target [5] Financial Updates - First Majestic announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from 1% to 2% of net quarterly revenues [6] - For 2026, the company expects silver production to be between 13-14 million ounces, with gold production projected at 116,000-129,000 ounces [7] Market Performance - First Majestic's stock price increased by 249.3% over the past year, outperforming the industry average of 208.2% [10]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Ratings - Gold: Cautiously long [1] - Silver: Stabilize and test long [1] - Copper: Buy on dips [1] - Zinc: Sell on rallies [1] - Lead: Resistance on rallies [1] - Tin: Resistance on rallies [1] - Aluminum: Under pressure [1] - Nickel: Under pressure [1] - Industrial Silicon: Cautiously bearish [1] - Polysilicon: Cautiously bearish [1] - Lithium Carbonate: Cautiously long [1] 2. Core Views - The weak US data has increased the expectation of interest rate cuts and the risk of stagflation, leading to an inflow of safe - haven funds and a significant increase in gold prices. The long - bull logic of gold remains unchanged in the long term [3][4]. - For copper, short - term supply - demand contradictions are due to seasonal factors and inventory pressure, while long - term contradictions lie in demand uncertainty and potential demand growth. After the non - farm payroll data was disappointing, the dollar index weakened, and copper prices rebounded [8][9]. - Zinc supply is abundant, and demand is weak during the off - season. It is recommended to hold short positions and seize opportunities to short on rallies [10][12]. - Aluminum prices are under pressure due to downstream weakness and inventory accumulation [13][15]. - Nickel prices face pressure due to weak supply - demand and inventory accumulation, and stainless steel also faces over - supply in the off - season [17][19]. - Lithium carbonate inventory has decreased, and with potential supply risks and improved demand, it is recommended to go long on dips [21][23]. 3. Summary by Directory Gold and Silver - **Market Review**: Weak US data increased the expectation of interest rate cuts, and the risk of stagflation reappeared. Safe - haven funds flowed in, causing a significant increase in gold prices [3]. - **Basic Logic**: US data increased the expectation of interest rate cuts; "reciprocal tariffs" are about to take effect; global gold demand is growing strongly. The long - bull logic of gold remains unchanged in the long term [4]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: Pay attention to the support around 770 for gold in the short term. For silver, it has fallen back to the previous range, and it is recommended to enter long positions after stabilization [5]. Copper - **Market Review**: Shanghai copper stopped falling and fluctuated narrowly [8]. - **Industry Logic**: Short - term supply - demand contradictions are related to seasonal factors and inventory pressure. Medium - term contradictions are the coexistence of tight copper concentrate supply and high electrolytic copper production. Long - term contradictions are between demand uncertainty and potential demand growth [8]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: After the non - farm payroll data was disappointing, the dollar index weakened, and copper prices rebounded. It is recommended to buy on dips in the short term and be bullish on copper in the long term. Pay attention to the price range of Shanghai copper [77500, 79500] and LME copper [9650, 9850] [9]. Zinc - **Market Review**: Shanghai zinc fluctuated weakly [11]. - **Industry Logic**: Zinc concentrate supply is abundant, processing fees are rising, and demand is weak during the off - season [11]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to hold previous short positions and take partial profits. Seize opportunities to short on rallies in the long term. Pay attention to the price range of Shanghai zinc [21800, 22600] and LME zinc [2650, 2850] [12]. Aluminum - **Market Review**: Aluminum prices were under pressure, and alumina also showed a downward trend [14]. - **Industry Logic**: For electrolytic aluminum, costs have decreased, inventory has increased, and downstream demand is weak. For alumina, supply is abundant, and inventory is accumulating [15]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to sell on rallies for Shanghai aluminum in the short term and pay attention to inventory changes. The main operating range is [20000 - 20700] [16]. Nickel - **Market Review**: Nickel prices were under pressure, and stainless steel rebounded and then fell [18]. - **Industry Logic**: Nickel supply - demand is weak, and inventory is accumulating. Stainless steel has over - supply issues in the off - season [19]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is recommended to sell on rallies for nickel and stainless steel and pay attention to downstream inventory changes. The main operating range for nickel is [118000 - 121000] [20]. Lithium Carbonate - **Market Review**: The main contract LC2509 reduced positions for five consecutive days, with a significant decline in trading volume and a gain of over 1% [22]. - **Industry Logic**: The inventory has stopped increasing, and the supply - demand situation may improve. The compliance risk of mining licenses is a key factor [23]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: There are still expectations of supply speculation. It is recommended to go long on dips in the range of [68000 - 71500] [24].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings There is no information provided regarding the report industry investment ratings in the given content. 2. Report's Core Views - The overall market is influenced by various factors such as economic data, tariff policies, and government policies. Different sectors show different trends and risks. For example, the gold market is affected by PCE data and tariff policies, showing a short - term weak trend; the stock index futures market is affected by domestic economic data and policies, and needs fundamental support; the bond market enters a favorable period but with a volatile upward trend [13][21][28]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Financial News and Reviews 3.1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The US core PCE in June increased by 2.8% year - on - year, better than expected. The hawkish stance of the Fed's interest - rate meeting reduces short - term interest - rate cut expectations. The gold price fell back below $3300, and it is expected to be in a weak shock in the short term [12][13][14]. 3.1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - Dollar Index) - Trump increased tariffs on Canada and extended the tariff period for Mexico, which led to a decrease in market risk appetite and a short - term strengthening of the dollar index [15][17][19]. 3.1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The State Council Executive Meeting proposed to implement the "Artificial Intelligence +" action and enhance macro - policy effectiveness. Due to the PMI in July being lower than expected, the short - term domestic economic pressure increases, and the stock market has a correction. It is recommended to allocate assets evenly [20][21][22]. 3.1.4 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - The unexpected rebound of inflation data increases the uncertainty of future interest - rate cuts. The US stock market's upward trend slows down, and attention should be paid to the risk of correction caused by economic data falling short of expectations [23][25][26]. 3.1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - China's official manufacturing PMI in July was 49.3, lower than expected. The Treasury bond futures enter a favorable period in August, but the upward trend is volatile, and it is necessary to grasp the rhythm when going long [27][28][30]. 3.2 Commodity News and Reviews 3.2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Oil/Rapeseed Oil/Palm Oil) - Malaysia's palm oil exports in July decreased by 6.71% month - on - month, and Indonesia raised the reference price and export tax of crude palm oil in August. The oil market is expected to fluctuate and correct, and it is recommended to go long on dips [31][32][33]. 3.2.2 Black Metals (Steam Coal) - Vietnam's coal imports from January to June increased by 13.26% year - on - year. Affected by rainfall and policies, the short - term coal price is expected to remain stable, and attention should be paid to the implementation of supply - side policies [34]. 3.2.3 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The price of metallurgical coke in the Lvliang market is running strongly. Recently, coking coal has been greatly affected by the macro and policies, and may stabilize in the short term after a continuous sharp decline. Pay attention to position management [4][35][37]. 3.2.4 Black Metals (Iron Ore) - India's Goa state resumed iron ore mining after 12 years. The iron ore price is mainly driven by sentiment in the short term. The fundamentals do not support sharp fluctuations. It is recommended to wait and see [38]. 3.2.5 Agricultural Products (Pigs) - Aonong Biological's actual external guarantee balance reached 1 billion yuan. The short - term spot price of pigs may fall, and the contango strategy is still applicable for contract arbitrage [39][40]. 3.2.6 Agricultural Products (Corn) - The inventory in the northern ports continued to decline. The corn futures price started to return to its fundamentals after the weakening of the macro - sentiment. In the medium and long term, it is expected to decline in a fluctuating manner, and it is recommended to hold new short positions [41][42][43]. 3.2.7 Agricultural Products (Corn Starch) - The开机 rate of starch increased, but the downstream demand was still weak. The price difference between rice and flour is expected to remain low and fluctuate [44][45]. 3.2.8 Black Metals (Rebar/Hot - Rolled Coil) - The inventory of five major steel products increased week - on - week. Affected by weather and policy expectations, the steel price fell, and it is expected to have further downward pressure [46][47]. 3.2.9 Non - ferrous Metals (Copper) - Chile's copper production in June decreased by 6% year - on - year. Trump imposed a 50% tariff on imported semi - finished copper products. The market is worried about the outward transfer of US copper inventories, which suppresses the copper price. It is recommended to take a short - term bearish approach and pay attention to inventory changes [48][50][52]. 3.2.10 Non - ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - The spot transaction average price has increased. The polysilicon price is expected to run between 45,000 - 57,000 yuan/ton in the short term. It is recommended to sell out - of - the - money put options [55][56]. 3.2.11 Non - ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - The social inventory of industrial silicon increased slightly. The supply is expected to increase in August. The price is expected to run between 8500 - 10,000 yuan/ton, and it is recommended to pay attention to range - trading opportunities [57][58]. 3.2.12 Non - ferrous Metals (Nickel) - Glencore's nickel production in the second quarter decreased by 3.6% year - on - year. Affected by macro - policies and fundamentals, the nickel price fell. It is recommended to pay attention to short - term band opportunities and medium - term short - selling opportunities at high prices [59][60][61]. 3.2.13 Non - ferrous Metals (Lead) - A lead smelter in the northwest plans to stop production. Affected by macro - sentiment and fundamentals, the short - term Shanghai lead price is weak, and it is recommended to wait and see [62][65]. 3.2.14 Non - ferrous Metals (Zinc) - Gatos Silver's zinc ore production in the second quarter increased by nearly 30%. Affected by macro - sentiment and fundamentals, the Shanghai zinc price fell. It is recommended to take a short - position with a light position, pay attention to mid - term month - spread positive - arbitrage opportunities, and wait and see in the short term [66][68][69]. 3.2.15 Energy and Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - The weekly commodity volume of Chinese LPG increased slightly, and the inventory rate decreased slightly. The 8 - month CP price was in line with expectations, and the price is expected to be in a weak shock in the short term [69][70][71]. 3.2.16 Energy and Chemicals (Carbon Emissions) - The closing price of CEA on July 31 decreased by 1.36%. The trading volume has not increased significantly. The CEA price is expected to fluctuate in the short term [72][73]. 3.2.17 Energy and Chemicals (PX) - The PX price fell on July 31. The PX market is expected to be in a volatile and upward trend in the short term [74][75]. 3.2.18 Energy and Chemicals (PTA) - The operating rates of texturing and weaving in Jiangsu and Zhejiang continued to increase. The demand side needs further observation. The PTA price may be in a slightly upward shock in the short term [76][77][78]. 3.2.19 Energy and Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - The transaction in the Shandong caustic soda market was moderate on July 31. The market is expected to fluctuate in the future [79][80][80]. 3.2.20 Energy and Chemicals (Pulp) - The price of imported wood pulp in the spot market adjusted in different directions on July 31. The pulp price is expected to follow the commodity market's correction [81][82]. 3.2.21 Energy and Chemicals (PVC) - The price of domestic PVC powder market fell on July 31. The PVC price is expected to follow the commodity market's correction [83][84]. 3.2.22 Energy and Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export quotes of bottle - chip factories were mostly slightly lowered. The bottle - chip price is expected to follow the fluctuation of polyester raw materials. It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunity of expanding processing fees by going long on dips [84][85]. 3.2.23 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rates) - Hartmann Group increased its order for new - built container ships in China. The container freight rate has confirmed a downward trend. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term and pay attention to spot changes [86][87][88].

Core Insights - Pan American Silver (PAAS) and First Majestic Silver (AG) are prominent players in the silver mining sector, both headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and providing exposure to silver and gold [1][2] - Silver prices have increased by 28% and gold prices by 29% this year, driven by safe-haven demand, geopolitical tensions, and supply deficits [1] - The silver market is projected to face another deficit in 2025, which is expected to positively impact prices [1] Company Overview: Pan American Silver - Pan American Silver is a leading silver and gold producer in the Americas, operating 12 mines across several countries [3] - As of June 30, 2024, Pan American's mineral reserves included 468 million ounces of silver and 6.7 million ounces of gold, with an expected increase of 58 million ounces from the acquisition of MAG Silver Corp. [4][5] - The company reported a 28.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $773 million in Q1, with record mine operating earnings of $250.8 million [6][10] - Silver production was 5 million ounces in Q1, with expectations to meet 2025 guidance of 20-21 million ounces of silver [8][9] Company Overview: First Majestic Silver - First Majestic Silver focuses on silver and gold production primarily in Mexico and the U.S., operating four underground mines [13] - Proven and probable mineral reserves are estimated at 86.8 million ounces of silver and 594,000 ounces of gold as of December 31, 2024 [14] - The company achieved a 130% increase in Q1 revenues to $243.9 million, driven by the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine and higher silver prices [16][10] - Total production reached 7.7 million silver-equivalent ounces in Q1, marking a 49% year-over-year increase [15] Financial Performance Comparison - Pan American's adjusted earnings per share for 2025 are estimated at $1.47, reflecting an 86.1% year-over-year growth [21] - First Majestic's earnings estimate for 2025 is 12 cents per share, an improvement from a loss of 14 cents in 2024 [22] - PAAS stock has increased by 40% over the past year, outperforming the industry's growth of 18.5%, while AG has gained 30.7% [23] Valuation and Market Position - Pan American is trading at a forward price-to-sales multiple of 3.39X, below the industry average of 4.06X, while AG trades at 4.48X [25] - Pan American offers a dividend yield of 1.38%, significantly higher than First Majestic's 0.22% [27] - The average price target for Pan American suggests a 9% increase, while First Majestic's average price target implies a 2% decline [28] Investment Outlook - Both companies are positioned to benefit from rising silver and gold prices, with strong production expectations and expansion efforts [29] - Pan American has shown better performance in share price gains and dividend yield, along with positive earnings estimate revisions [30] - With a more attractive valuation and higher growth potential, Pan American Silver is viewed as a more compelling investment choice compared to First Majestic [33]