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Core Viewpoint - VVC Exploration Corporation has strategically restructured its mining projects in Mexico, focusing on cost discipline, safety, and risk management while reallocating resources to more promising projects [1][2][3] Project Review and Decisions - The exit from the Gloria Copper Project is aimed at reducing future cash outlays for maintenance and permitting amid political uncertainty in Chihuahua State [2][6] - Resources will be redirected to the Cumeral Gold Project, which has significant upside potential and local support for permitting and implementation [2][6] Cumeral Gold Project Details - The Cumeral Gold Project spans 1,665 hectares in northern Sonora, Mexico, and has shown promising geological indicators with historical assays reporting approximately 36% of samples assaying between 0.1–10 g/t Au [6] - Soil surveys have identified additional anomalies, and air-track drilling has revealed near-surface intervals of 0.21–0.44 g/t Au over lengths of 6–26 meters in key target areas [6] Company Overview - VVC Resources specializes in the exploration and development of natural resources, focusing on materials essential for high-tech industries and the green economy [3]

Core Insights - First Atlantic Nickel Corp. is participating in Benchmark Week 2025 to showcase its Pipestone XL Nickel Alloy Project, which addresses the increasing demand for nickel and cobalt production in North America [1][2] - The Pipestone XL Project utilizes awaruite, a naturally occurring nickel-iron-cobalt alloy, which allows for efficient processing without the need for overseas smelting, thus reducing energy consumption and environmental impact [6][20] Company Overview - First Atlantic Nickel Corp. is focused on developing the Pipestone XL Nickel Alloy Project located in Newfoundland, Canada, which spans a 30-kilometer ophiolite complex [29] - The project aims to establish a secure and reliable source of nickel production for various industries, including electric vehicles and aerospace, while addressing supply chain vulnerabilities [30] Project Details - The Pipestone XL Project features awaruite, which contains approximately 77% nickel and is free of sulfur, allowing for smelter-free processing through magnetic separation and flotation [1][6] - Awaruite's unique properties enable a simplified processing method that significantly reduces energy requirements and environmental impacts compared to traditional nickel extraction methods [7][21] Market Context - The electric vehicle and battery industries are heavily reliant on nickel and cobalt, with the U.S. importing 83% of its nickel and 69% of its cobalt, highlighting the strategic importance of domestic production [8][9] - The U.S. Geological Survey has recognized awaruite as a potential solution to nickel shortages, emphasizing its easier concentration compared to traditional nickel sulfides [2][30] Supply Chain Implications - First Atlantic's discovery of awaruite allows for complete domestic processing, reducing reliance on foreign entities and enhancing the resilience of North American supply chains for critical minerals [9][30] - The project is positioned to mitigate vulnerabilities in the supply chain for electric vehicle manufacturers and battery producers, particularly in light of geopolitical shifts [4][9] Technical Advantages - Metallurgical testing has shown that the Pipestone XL Project can produce high-grade concentrates with nickel grades averaging between 1.30% and 1.47%, with potential to exceed 60% through flotation [12][20] - The processing method achieves approximately 90% mass reduction during initial magnetic separation, leading to lower energy consumption and overall costs [12][21]

Strong Year-Over-Year Growth and Advancement of 0 Development Initiatives in Q3 2025 Safety: continued emphasis on safe, disciplined operations with strengthened housekeeping and visible leadership engagement across both sites. Throughput increased:Â consolidated tonnes milled of 250,807 (+66% vs. prior year), supported by increased plant availability at both mines which has resulted in higher metal output: Gold increased 51%, Silver increased 97%, Zinc increased 78%, Lead increased 81%, Copper increased 43 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Core Viewpoints - The Asia IG space was 1 - 2bps wider this morning, with better selling on KR/JP/HK T2s [4]. - Tactical buyers continued to pick up cheaper offers in higher - yielding LGFV names in preparation for next year, while lower - yielding CNH issues remained under selling pressure [3]. - The report maintains a buy rating on PCORPM 7.35 Perp due to better carry, trading liquidity, smooth access to diverse funding channels, and notably lower refinancing pressure [11]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Trading Desk Comments - There was better selling on Japanese names such as NOMURA/JERA/KUB/MITCO/MIZUHO/MUFG. Small selling on the BBLTB curve occurred due to news of new USD issues. PBs were buying Asia/Yankee FRNs with wider spreads. Mixed two - way flows were seen on AU/KR lower - spread names. Chinese onshore accounts were buying FRNs of leasing/security houses. Macau gaming names had price changes ranging from unchanged to 0.2pt lower, LIHHK 26 was 0.5pt higher, the NWDEVL complex was unchanged to 0.9pt lower, LASUDE 26 was down by 0.7pt. In Chinese properties, VNKRLE 27 was 0.2pt lower while VNKRLE 29 was 0.2pt higher, and some other property papers had price drops [2]. Analyst Comments - PCORPM's net leverage improved due to lower net working capital. Its revenue declined by 10% yoy in 9M25, mainly due to lower sales volume and selling price. However, gross profit increased by 15% yoy, EBITDA grew by 11% yoy, and net profit surged 37% yoy. Free cash flow jumped 361% from 9M24 to PHP47bn. The report maintains a buy on PCORPM 7.35 Perp [8][9][11]. - WESCHI proposes to issue a new USD bond to fund a tender offer for WESCHI 26 at 101.238. Holders of WESCHI 26 who subscribe to the new bond may get priority in the tender offer and preferential allocation. The offer expires on 28 Nov '25 5pm CET, and WESCHI 26 was 0.4pt higher this morning [4]. Top Performers and Underperformers - Top performers include PTTTB 4 1/2 10/25/42 (price 88.7, change 0.6), CRNAU 9 1/4 10/01/29 (price 92.4, change 0.6), CQSXGU 6.95 08/07/28 (price 99.1, change 0.6), LIHHK 4.8 06/18/26 (price 94.9, change 0.5), ROADKG 6 03/04/29 (price 19.5, change 0.5) [5]. - Top underperformers include NWDEVL 5 1/4 PERP (price 45.1, change - 0.9), TENCNT 3.68 04/22/41 (price 85.5, change - 0.9), NWDEVL 6 1/4 PERP (price 44.7, change - 0.8), LASUDE 5 07/28/26 (price 68.1, change - 0.7), NWDEVL 10.131 PERP (price 48.3, change - 0.6) [5]. Macro News Recap - On Monday, S&P (-0.92%), Dow (-1.18%), and Nasdaq (-0.84%) were lower, and UST yield was lower. The 2/5/10/30 - year yield was at 3.60%/3.72%/4.13%/4.73% [7]. Offshore Asia New Issues - Priced: Guilin ETDZ Holding Group issued a 3 - year USD40mn bond with a 5.0% coupon at 5.0% and is unrated [15]. - Pipeline: Sichuan Kaizhou Development Holding plans a 3 - year bond with a 6.5% coupon and is unrated; The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation plans a 5 - year bond at T + 50 with a rating of Aa3/AA+/- [16]. News and Market Color - 98 credit bonds were issued onshore yesterday with an amount of RMB120bn. Month - to - date, 1,027 credit bonds were issued with a total amount of RMB1,115bn, a 27.9% yoy increase. S&P upgraded Bharti Airtel to BBB from BBB - and Del Monte Pacific 2QFY26 sales rose 10% yoy to USD234.9mn [17]. - Danantara will restore all grounded Garuda Indonesia aircraft by next year. Geely Automobile seeks a USD1.5bn - equivalent one - year loan for ZEEKR take - private. S&P downgraded Longfor to BB - from BB. NWD announced early tender results of its USD bonds and perps. Rio Tinto pauses a AUD215mn (cUSD140mn) BioIron green steel project. Transurban launches tender offers for TCLAU 3.375 03/22/27 and EUR bonds due 2028 and 2030 [23].

Market Overview - The U.K. stock market's benchmark FTSE 100 is experiencing a significant decline, down 120.72 points or 1.25% at 9,554.71, marking the fourth consecutive session of losses [2] - Concerns regarding the global economic outlook, particularly related to the AI bubble, U.S. tariffs, and the Federal Reserve's policy decisions, are negatively impacting investor sentiment [1] Sector Performance - Major bank stocks such as Standard Chartered, HSBC Holdings, and Barclays have seen declines ranging from 3.2% to 3.5% [2] - Other notable declines include Anglo American Plc down 3.7%, Convatec down 3.6%, and IAG down 3.1%, with Fresnillo and Antofagasta also down nearly 3% [2] Company-Specific Movements - Companies like Schroders, WPP, Prudential, Rio Tinto, Diageo, 3i Group, Mondi, Airtel Africa, Glencore, and Rolls-Royce Holdings are also experiencing sharp declines [3] - In contrast, ICG is gaining nearly 6% due to stronger than expected earnings, while Imperial Brands is up 2.7% following a nearly 5% increase in annual adjusted operating profit [3] - Other companies such as Rightmove, BAE Systems, Sainsbury (J), AstraZeneca, British American Tobacco, and Centrica are showing modest gains [3]

Group 1 - Allegations have emerged linking a JSE director to market manipulation, involving crypto payments and covert directives [2] - Expert analysis indicates that recordings suggest intentional share-price rigging through OTC options [2] - Mantengu has accused regulators of obstructing investigations, leading to the expansion of criminal cases to the NPA, FBI, and FinCEN [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Zijin Mining is "Buy" with a target price of HK$39.00, representing an expected total return of 16.7% [6][8]. Core Insights - The report presents a bullish outlook on gold and copper prices, driven by geopolitical tensions, potential FED rate cuts, and increased gold reserves in emerging countries [2][4]. - Zijin Gold aims for an output target of 100 tons per annum (tpa) by 2030, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% through 2030, primarily through internal production improvements and acquisitions [3]. - The copper supply-demand dynamic indicates a robust demand forecast, with expectations of reaching 40 million tons per annum (mntpa) by 2035, despite current output challenges faced by Zijin [4]. Summary by Sections Gold Price Outlook - Mr. Lin holds a positive view on gold prices, citing historical increases during previous economic cycles and suggesting further upside potential in the current cycle [2]. Copper Supply-Demand Dynamics - Global top-10 copper miners produced approximately 8 million tons of copper in the first nine months of 2025, with Zijin experiencing a 2% year-over-year decrease in output due to mine disruptions and logistical issues [4]. Acquisition Plans - Zijin Mining is actively seeking acquisition opportunities in copper, gold, and lithium, with specific targets in South America and Africa, aiming for a lithium capacity of 200-250 kilotons per annum by 2028 [5].

Core Insights - NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC) experienced a significant share price increase of 16.84% from November 7 to November 14, 2025, ranking among the top energy stocks for the week [1] - The company operates in the natural resources sector through three segments: Coal Mining, North American Mining, and Minerals Management [2] Financial Performance - For Q3, NACCO reported a revenue growth of 24% year-over-year, reaching $76.6 million, driven by its contract mining and minerals divisions [3] - EBITDA for the quarter increased by over 34% year-over-year to $12.5 million, supported by improvements across all segments and higher natural gas prices [3] - Despite the revenue and EBITDA growth, NACCO's net income decreased by 15% year-over-year to $13.3 million, primarily due to a one-time insurance payout in 2024 [3] Balance Sheet Strength - As of September 30, NACCO's total debt outstanding was $80.2 million, a reduction from $95.5 million as of June 30 and $99.5 million as of December 31, 2024 [4] - The company has set a long-term target of achieving $150 million in annual EBITDA within the next 5 to 7 years [4] - Since the beginning of 2025, NACCO's share price has increased by over 72% [4]