Core Points - A class action securities lawsuit has been filed against Freeport-McMoRan Inc. for alleged securities fraud affecting investors between February 15, 2022, and September 24, 2025 [1][2] - The lawsuit claims that Freeport failed to ensure safety at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia, leading to increased risks for workers and potential regulatory and reputational consequences [2] - Investors who suffered losses during the specified period have until January 12, 2026, to request to be appointed as lead plaintiff, with no costs required to participate in the lawsuit [3] Company Details - The complaint alleges that Freeport's statements regarding its business operations and prospects were materially false and misleading due to undisclosed safety risks [2] - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has a strong track record in securities litigation, having secured hundreds of millions for shareholders over the past 20 years [4]

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Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Based on the judgment that the lead market will maintain a situation of strong supply and weak demand in 2026, prices are expected to fluctuate within a range. The main operating range for Shanghai lead is 16,000 - 18,000 yuan/ton, and for London lead, it is 1,900 - 2,100 US dollars/ton [1][67]. - In 2026, the domestic market may have a slight surplus. The supply of lead ore is expected to improve, the supply of waste batteries may increase slightly, and the production of refined lead will continue to grow. The demand side may be supported by the continued replacement consumption and the positive growth of two - wheeled electric vehicles. The energy storage demand is growing explosively, and the incremental space for lead - carbon batteries is broad. However, the export of lead - acid batteries may face pressure, and the overall supply - demand situation is weak, with prices remaining range - bound. The price - holding intention in the waste battery recycling sector is strengthening year by year, which is expected to continuously lift the bottom of the lead price [1][67]. - It is recommended to pay attention to seasonal fluctuation opportunities. After the small spring of consumption at the beginning of the year, consumption weakens marginally, and prices may fall under pressure. In the middle of the year, battery manufacturers replenish stocks in advance for the consumption peak season, while the supply of waste batteries does not increase significantly during the replacement consumption peak season, which may bring a temporary supply - demand gap and inject upward momentum into prices [2][67]. Summary by Directory 1. 2025 Review: First Decline then Rise, with a Slow Uptrend in the Center of Gravity - In January 2025, the lead price declined due to the end of downstream inventory preparation, high finished - product inventory, and a potentially longer Spring Festival holiday. In February, the price rose initially but then fluctuated after factoring in the expected production increase of large downstream manufacturers. In March, the price increased as consumption recovered and downstream battery companies increased inventory. In April, it declined due to macro - tariff impacts and the entry into the consumption off - season. In May and June, prices fluctuated in a weak supply - demand situation [7]. - From July to December, the lead price showed a complex trend. In July, it first rose and then fell due to changes in supply and demand. In August, it fluctuated weakly. In September, it rose after a period of fluctuation. In October, it trended strongly with obvious supply pressure on primary lead and incremental demand. In November, it climbed and then declined as primary lead production increased and secondary lead production grew rapidly [8][9]. 2. Supply - Demand Weakness, with Dull Fundamental Contradictions 2.1 Lead Ore Supply is Rigid, but There Will Be Increment in the Next Year - In the long - term, overseas mining enterprises' capital expenditure in lead ore has been low, resulting in relatively rigid global lead ore production. The supply cycle of lead ore is more closely related to that of zinc ore. In 2025, global lead ore supply disturbances increased, and overseas production increments were limited. For 2026, there is an expected increment of 100,000 tons, with a year - on - year growth rate of 2.2% [10][13][14]. 2.2 Domestic Mines Increased Production This Year, but Realistic Contradictions Still Exist - In 2025, from January to November, China's lead concentrate production increased by 10.4% year - on - year, mainly due to the production increase of mines such as Xinjiang Huoshaoyun. It is expected to contribute an increment of 100,000 tons in 2026. The continuous tight supply of lead concentrate has squeezed the profit margin of primary lead smelting. China's lead raw material import structure is becoming more diversified, but the import profit of lead concentrate is meager [20][26]. 2.3 Insufficient Endogenous Power, Driven by By - Product Profits - Since March 2025, the thickening of primary lead plant profits has driven high - level production. By - product profits such as silver and sulfuric acid have become the main factors driving the supply elasticity of primary lead plants. Assuming that the prices of by - products remain high in 2026, primary lead supply is expected to continue to grow slightly, and supply elasticity may increase [33][34]. 2.4 Problems in Secondary Lead Supply Still Exist, Forming a Strong Constraint - China's secondary lead production capacity is severely over - supplied, and the shortage of raw materials has led to low - level production. Since the second quarter, secondary lead enterprises have suffered losses, and it is expected that the production of secondary lead will continue to decline in 2026. Although there will be more incremental supply in the long - term, the growth rate of capacity expansion may slow down, and some enterprises are transforming to a multi - raw material production mode [36][37]. 3. Is the Demand Really Collapsing: A Flash in the Pan or a Steady Stream? 3.1 Policy Boosts Consumption, Electric Bicycles Return to Positive Growth, and Automobile Exports Contribute Significantly - In 2025, new national standards and national subsidy policies have stimulated the growth of the electric bicycle industry. Automobile consumption policies have also continuously increased, and the trade - in policy has effectively boosted consumption. It is expected that the trade - in subsidy scale will continue to be maintained at 300 billion yuan in 2026 [46][52][53]. 3.2 Explosive Growth in Energy Storage Demand, Vast Incremental Space in the Future - The energy storage demand for lead - acid/lead - carbon batteries is growing explosively. Lead - acid batteries have cost, safety, recycling, and low - temperature performance advantages, but also have performance shortcomings. In 2025, the lead consumption of lead - carbon batteries was 27,300 tons in the first three quarters, and it is expected to increase by 28,300 tons in 2026, with a marginal contribution to consumption of 0.4% [60][61]. 3.3 High Domestic - Foreign Price Ratio and Tariff Impacts Weigh on Lead - Acid Battery Exports - In 2025, the export volume of lead - acid batteries declined rapidly due to the expansion of the domestic - foreign price ratio and tariff impacts. The anti - dumping tariff imposed by the GCC on Chinese lead - acid batteries will take effect in 2026, which may significantly reduce the export volume [64]. 4. Conclusion and Investment Outlook - In 2026, the lead market will maintain a situation of weak supply and demand, with prices fluctuating within a range. The main operating range for Shanghai lead is 16,000 - 18,000 yuan/ton, and for London lead, it is 1,900 - 2,100 US dollars/ton. It is recommended to pay attention to seasonal fluctuation opportunities [67].

Group 1: Silver Market Insights - The Cash Index for silver has reached a high of $66.88 in December, with analysts suggesting a potential rise to $70 and even $100 due to supply and demand dynamics [1] - The silver market is currently experiencing a short supply squeeze, although it is uncertain when the market will stabilize [1] - The silver/gold ratio has shifted from favoring silver to a neutral stance, indicating that silver may lose momentum against gold in the near future [1] Group 2: Gold Market Outlook - The Cash Index for gold has recovered to a December high of $4,353.35, approaching its all-time high of $4,381.21 [4] - Central bank buying, particularly from BRICS countries, continues to drive demand for gold, with projections suggesting prices could exceed $5,000 [2][4] - Investor buying has supplemented gold's strength but is not the primary driver, leading to occasional market fluctuations [4] Group 3: Copper Market Analysis - The Cash Index for copper has firmed in late 2025 but remains below its all-time high of $5.8015 [5] - A bearish key reversal pattern in July indicates a long-term downward trend, reflecting growing concerns over global economic conditions [5] - There is a divergence in outlook for copper, with some analysts predicting a significant move in 2026, while others view it as a sell-side position in contrast to safe-haven gold and demand-driven silver [5]

Core Viewpoint - Lundin Mining plans to sell its Eagle nickel-copper mine and Humboldt Mill to Talon Metals in exchange for shares, creating a pure-play U.S. nickel-copper company [1] Group 1: Transaction Details - Lundin will transfer its U.S. subsidiary owning the Eagle mine in Michigan to Talon for approximately 275 million shares of Talon stock, valued at about $83.7 million based on recent prices [1] - This transaction will allow Lundin to hold approximately 20% of Talon on a non-diluted basis [1] - The Eagle mine is currently the only operating primary nickel mine in the U.S., having produced over 194,000 tons of nickel and over 185,000 tons of copper since production began, with revenues exceeding $3.2 billion expected by Q3 2025 [1] Group 2: Future Operations - Post-transaction, Talon will process critical minerals at multiple facilities in the U.S., operate the Humboldt Mill in Michigan, and plans to establish a processing facility in Beulah, North Dakota [1] - The transaction is expected to be completed by early January 2026, pending regulatory approval, after which Eagle's production will no longer be included in Lundin's production guidance [2]

Group 1 - The Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF (FDLS) is a passively managed investment vehicle that is currently delivering good but not exceptional returns [1] - The analyst emphasizes the importance of assessing Free Cash Flow and Return on Capital in investment analysis to gain deeper insights [1] - The focus of the research includes the energy sector, particularly oil & gas supermajors, mid-cap, and small-cap exploration & production companies, as well as oilfield services firms [1] Group 2 - The analyst also covers a variety of other industries, including mining, chemicals, and luxury goods [1] - There is a belief that while some growth stocks deserve premium valuations, it is crucial for investors to investigate whether the market's current opinions are justified [1]

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