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OR Royalties Announces Increase of Credit Facility and Positive Net Cash Position
Globenewswire· 2025-06-09 21:01
Core Viewpoint - OR Royalties Inc. has successfully amended its revolving credit facility, increasing its total availability to $850 million and converting it to a U.S. dollar denominated facility, reflecting confidence in its long-term growth prospects [1][2][4]. Credit Facility Details - The amended Credit Facility provides access to $650 million with an additional uncommitted accordion of up to $200 million, totaling $850 million, compared to the previous maximum of C$550 million [2]. - Advances under the amended Credit Facility will incur interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) or Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA) plus 1.45% to 2.75% per annum, based on the Company's leverage ratio, consistent with the previous agreement [3]. - The Credit Facility has a term of four years, maturing on May 30, 2029 [3]. Management Commentary - The President & CEO of OR Royalties emphasized that the expansion of the Credit Facility highlights the strength of the asset portfolio and positions the company well for strategic growth opportunities [4]. - The company has achieved a positive net cash position due to robust operating cash flows and disciplined capital allocation, reinforcing its financial foundation [4]. Acquisition Update - OR Royalties holds 4,000,000 shares of MAC Copper, valued at $49.0 million under a binding acquisition agreement with Harmony Gold Mining Company, expected to strengthen OR Royalties' balance sheet upon closing [5]. Company Overview - OR Royalties Inc. is an intermediate precious metal royalty company with a North American portfolio of over 195 royalties, streams, and precious metal offtakes, including 21 producing assets, anchored by a significant net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic Complex [6].
Comstock Amends Agreement With Mackay Precious Metals Inc.
Globenewswire· 2025-06-09 20:15
Core Viewpoint - Comstock Inc. has amended its Membership Interest Purchase Agreement to sell its Northern Targets and a membership interest in Pelen LLC to Mackay Precious Metals Inc. for a total of $2.95 million and a 1.5% NSR production royalty on extracted minerals [1][2][6] Financial Summary - The purchase price has been increased from $2.75 million to $2.95 million, with an additional cash component of $1.2 million [2] - Comstock has already received $1.0 million in cash, with the remaining $1.95 million to be paid in installments by August 30, 2025 [2] - The total revenue recognized from the previous lease and the current sale amounts to over $6.7 million, including $3.77 million from lease payments since June 30, 2023 [4][6] Asset Details - The Northern Targets include the Gold Hill and Occidental Lode claim groups located in Storey County, Nevada [5] - Mackay will also transfer approximately 300 acres of mining properties in Lyon County to Comstock at no additional cost, expanding Comstock's mineral claims [3][6] Strategic Implications - The Northern Targets were not integral to Comstock's development plans, which focus on the central and southern parts of the district [6] - The transaction is viewed positively as it allows Comstock to advance its plans for the Dayton and Lucerne resources and expand its gold and silver resource potential [6]
Critical Metals Corp Releases Additional High-Grade REE Results From Diamond Drilling at Tanbreez in Greenland
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-09 18:09
Core Viewpoint - Critical Metals Corp has announced exceptional assay results from the Tanbreez Project in Greenland, indicating a significant opportunity to increase the current Maiden Resource Estimate (MRE) of rare earth materials from 225 million tonnes (MT) to an exploration target of 500MT [1][19][30]. Group 1: Assay Results and Resource Estimates - The weighted average grade from the newly released diamond drill hole results is 0.43% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) with 28% Heavy Rare Earth Oxides (HREO) and 1.44% Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2) [9][13]. - The MRE for the Tanbreez Project is approximately 45MT of eudialyte containing 0.38% TREO, including 27% HREO, along with 180MT of industrial mineral by-products [1][30]. - The deep diamond drill holes have confirmed mineralization grades ranging from 0.33% to 0.51% TREO, with the potential for further resource upgrades [13][19][23]. Group 2: Drilling Plans and Operations - The company has applied for a Program of Works for the 2025 resource drilling program to upgrade the Inferred Resource to Indicated Resource category and extend the size of the Tanbreez Fjord and Hill Zone Deposits [2]. - The first stage of the drilling program will target the Fjord Deposit, while the second stage will focus on the Hill Zone Deposit, with planned depths of 60m to 150m [4][6][5]. - The company is currently re-assaying historical samples to confirm and reconcile assay results, with updates expected soon [3][7]. Group 3: Strategic Positioning and Future Outlook - The Tanbreez Project is strategically positioned to advance development plans, with ongoing exploration and fieldwork to deepen understanding of the asset's potential [1][19]. - The company holds a 42% interest in the Tanbreez Project, with the right to increase this to 92.5%, indicating strong control over the resource [1]. - The project is expected to play a crucial role in supplying critical minerals essential for electrification and next-generation technologies in Europe and its partners [38][39].
Zacks Initiates Coverage of Ampco-Pittsburgh With Neutral Recommendation
ZACKS· 2025-06-09 16:36
Zacks Investment Research has recently initiated coverage of Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (AP) , assigning a "Neutral" recommendation to the company's shares. This assessment comes amid a mixed outlook for the company, which has been making notable strides in the specialty metal products and customized industrial equipment space despite industry challenges.AP, headquartered in Carnegie, PA, manufactures and sells highly-engineered and high-performance specialty metal products and customized industrial equip ...
Carpenter Technology Shares Hit 52-Week High: What's Aiding It?
ZACKS· 2025-06-09 15:55
Core Insights - Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) shares reached a 52-week high of $252.63, closing at $248.74, with a market capitalization of $12.4 billion. The stock has increased by 140.4% over the past year, significantly outperforming the industry growth of 57.1% and the S&P 500 index's rise of 13.4% [1][6]. Financial Performance - In Q3 of fiscal 2025, Carpenter Technology achieved a record adjusted operating income of $138 million, marking its most profitable third quarter on record [4]. - The company raised its FY25 operating income guidance to $520-$527 million, projecting a 48% growth compared to fiscal 2024 [6][9]. - The increase in operating income is expected to be driven by higher prices, improved product mix, and increased volumes, contributing to significant cash flow for shareholders [9]. Market Demand - Carpenter Technology is experiencing strong demand recovery in the Aerospace and Defense sectors, with expectations for continued growth through fiscal 2025. The Aerospace market is benefiting from a resurgence in global travel [5][6]. - The company is also gaining from increased investments in next-generation programs and platforms within the Defense sector [7]. Strategic Positioning - The company maintains a solid balance sheet with total liquidity of $500.4 million, including $151.5 million in cash and $348.9 million in available credit [11]. - Carpenter Technology's board has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $400 million, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [11]. Growth Outlook - The company anticipates achieving its goal of doubling operating income by fiscal 2025, ahead of its previous target of fiscal 2027, due to strong performance and productivity improvements [8].
Goldstorm Metals Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Private Placement Financing to $1.8 Million, with Participation by Eric Sprott
Newsfile· 2025-06-09 12:53
Goldstorm Metals Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Private Placement Financing to $1.8 Million, with Participation by Eric SprottJune 09, 2025 8:53 AM EDT | Source: Goldstorm Metals Corp.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2025) - Goldstorm Metals Corp. (TSXV: GSTM) (FSE: B2U) ("Goldstorm" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, due to strong investor demand, it intends to increase the size of the Company's previously announced non-brokered private placement ...
供增需弱、成本托底,铅市宽幅震荡
Tong Guan Jin Yuan Qi Huo· 2025-06-09 05:56
Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The supply - demand situation of primary lead and recycled lead varies, with marginal increase in supply pressure. The off - season of lead - acid battery consumption continues, and the terminal sectors are slightly differentiated. Enterprises mainly accept long - term orders. With supply increasing and demand weak, there is insufficient upward drive for lead prices. However, due to the continuous existence of structural contradictions in raw material supply and demand, cost factors support lead prices. As the fundamental contradictions are not significantly intensified, it is expected that lead prices will maintain a wide - range oscillation [3][80]. Summary According to the Directory 1. Lead Market Review - In May 2025, Shanghai lead first increased and then decreased. In the first half of the month, with a series of domestic financial policies, the easing of Sino - US tariffs, and the strengthening of the interest - rate cut expectation due to the cooling of US inflation, the market risk appetite improved, and lead prices oscillated strongly. But it was difficult to break through the resistance at 17,000 yuan, and the price slightly回调. In the second half of the month, Moody's downgraded the US credit rating, and concerns about the US debt problem led to a decline in market risk appetite. Meanwhile, the arrival of crude lead eased the raw material pressure, the price of waste batteries decreased slightly, the cost loosened, and the off - season of consumption remained unchanged, with increasing inventory pressure. Lead prices gave back the gains from the first half of the month. By May 30, the futures price closed at 16,620 yuan/ton, with a monthly decline of 1.31%. - LME lead first declined, then rebounded, and finally oscillated sideways. At the beginning of the month, tariff concerns gradually cooled, and LME inventory slightly declined from a high level, so LME lead stabilized and rebounded. Subsequently, market sentiment fluctuated around economic pressure, inflation, and interest - rate cut expectations. In the second half of the month, LME inventory increased significantly, strengthening the expectation of overseas surplus, and the lead price was under pressure. The resistance at $2,000/ton was obvious, and the futures price slightly declined and oscillated. Finally, it closed at $1,963.5/ton, with a monthly increase of 0.98% [8]. 2. Lead Fundamental Analysis 2.1 Lead Ore Supply Situation - **Global lead concentrate supply is slowly recovering**: In March 2025, global lead concentrate production was 367,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 19.2% and a year - on - year increase of 1.21%. The cumulative production from January to March was 1.028 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 0.5%. ILZSG predicts that the global lead mine production in 2025 is expected to increase by 2.3% to 4.62 million tons. Overseas lead mines are producing steadily, and domestic lead concentrate production is also increasing. It is estimated that the global lead concentrate increment in 2025 is 160,000 tons, with 90,000 tons overseas and 70,000 tons in China. The contradiction of supply - demand mismatch in lead concentrate is expected to persist in the medium term [10][11]. - **Lead concentrate processing fees decline month - on - month, and lead concentrate imports decrease month - on - month**: In June 2025, the average monthly processing fees for domestic and overseas lead concentrates were 600 yuan/metal ton and - 30 dollars/dry ton respectively, with a month - on - month decrease of 60 yuan/metal ton and - 10 dollars/dry ton respectively. In April 2025, lead concentrate imports were 111,050 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 4.3% and a year - on - year increase of 22.13%. The cumulative imports from January to April were 448,700 physical tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 41%. The import of silver concentrate also decreased in April. The supply - demand gap of lead concentrate exists in the long - term, and there is still a slight downward pressure on processing fees [19]. 2.2 Refined Lead Supply Situation - **Global refined lead supply growth is gentle**: In March 2025, global refined lead production was 1.1316 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 6.9% and a year - on - year increase of 1.72%. The cumulative production from January to March was 3.2584 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 0.7%. ILZSG predicts that the global refined lead production in 2025 will be 13.272 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.6%. Overseas, there are no large - scale new refineries in recent years, mainly relying on the resumption and ramping - up of previous shut - down refineries. In China, new recycled lead refineries are the main focus, but projects are often postponed due to raw material constraints [25]. - **Electrolytic lead production in April was lower than expected, and supply mainly recovered in May**: In May 2025, electrolytic lead production was 331,200 tons, slightly lower than expected, a month - on - month increase of 3.53% and a year - on - year increase of 14.7%. The cumulative production from January to May was 1.562 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 8.2%. In June, due to more refinery overhauls and tightened lead concentrate supply, it is expected that electrolytic lead production will be 320,400 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 3.3%. For the whole year of 2025, electrolytic lead supply is expected to increase steadily [31]. - **The price of waste batteries moves up, and recycled lead refineries gradually resume production**: In May 2025, the average price of waste batteries was 10,200 yuan/ton at the end of the month, a decrease of 100 yuan/ton from the beginning of the month. In June, the price of waste batteries is expected to move up slightly. In May, recycled refined lead production was 223,500 tons, significantly lower than expected, a month - on - month decrease of 36.4% and a year - on - year decrease of 16.5%. In June, production is expected to rebound to 267,900 tons, a month - on - month increase of 19.9%, but the raw material supply problem still needs attention [36][37]. 2.3 Refined Lead Demand Situation - **Global refined lead demand situation**: In March 2025, global refined lead consumption was 1.1383 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 9.4% and a year - on - year increase of 3.37%. The cumulative consumption from January to March was 3.242 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 2.3%. ILZSG predicts that the global refined lead demand in 2025 is expected to increase by 1.5% to 13.19 million tons. In 2025, global refined lead supply will exceed demand by 82,000 tons. The uncertainty of Trump's tariff policy has a negative impact on the lead - battery demand in the automotive industry [46][47]. - **Lead - battery consumption is in the off - season, and sectors are differentiated**: In May, lead - battery enterprises maintained the characteristics of the seasonal off - season, with the five - province battery enterprise operating rate at 70.45% at the end of May. The production of electric - bicycle and automotive lead - battery markets changed little, while the operating rate of energy - storage battery enterprises was relatively good. After the Dragon Boat Festival, the operating rate may rebound slightly but will remain in the range of 70 - 73% [54]. - **The Shanghai - London ratio is not conducive to lead ingot and battery exports**: In April 2025, the refined lead export volume was 3,368 tons, a month - on - month increase of 19.09% and a year - on - year increase of 15.54%. The refined lead import volume in April was 4,734 tons, a year - on - year increase of 3496.9% and a month - on - month increase of 65.1%. The lead - battery export volume in April was 2.0463 million units, a year - on - year increase of 11.6% and a month - on - month increase of 8.3%. The reduction of Sino - US tariffs is beneficial to battery exports [55]. - **Policy guidance improves the lead - battery consumption prospect marginally**: In the terminal demand of lead - batteries, automotive and electric - bicycle batteries account for a large proportion. In the automotive sector, the lead - battery demand is strong, with both replacement and new - car supporting demands increasing. In the electric - bicycle sector, policies such as trade - in and the new national standard are beneficial to lead - battery consumption. In the energy - storage sector, the market scale is growing, and lead - battery demand also has growth potential [69][70][71]. 2.4 Overseas Inventory First Decreases and Then Increases, and There is Pressure on Domestic Inventory Accumulation - In May, LME inventory first decreased and then increased. By May 30, the inventory was 284,200 tons, a monthly increase of 20,000 tons. The domestic social inventory first increased and then decreased. By May 29, the inventory was 49,400 tons, a monthly increase of 4,600 tons. In June, inventory is expected to rise again, but the accumulation volume is limited [76][78]. 3. Summary and Outlook for the Future - The supply - demand imbalance of lead concentrate remains unchanged. In June, the domestic and overseas processing fees decreased slightly. The electrolytic lead production in May increased month - on - month but was slightly lower than expected, and it decreased in June. The recycled lead production decreased significantly in May and increased in June, but the resumption rhythm is restricted by raw material supply and profitability. The demand for electric - bicycle and automotive lead - batteries remains in the off - season, while the energy - storage battery demand is supported. The Shanghai - London ratio has limited boost to lead ingot exports. In the long - term, policy supports consumption, but the demand growth rate is stable but not strong. Overall, the supply pressure increases marginally, and lead prices are expected to oscillate widely [80].
黄金:非农小幅超预期,白银:技术突破
Guo Tai Jun An Qi Huo· 2025-06-09 01:49
黄金:非农小幅超预期 白银:技术突破 商 品 研 究 2025 年 6 月 9 日 | 王蓉 | 投资咨询从业资格号:Z0002529 | wangrong013179@gtjas.com | | --- | --- | --- | | 刘雨萱 | 投资咨询从业资格号:Z0020476 | liuyuxuan023982@gtjas.com | 【基本面跟踪】 贵金属基本面数据 | | | 昨日收盘价 | 日涨幅 | 昨日夜盘收盘价 | 夜盘涨幅 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 沪金2508 | 783.24 | -0.06% | 774.18 | -1.09% | | | 黄金T+D | 779.56 | -0.18% | 771.01 | -1.20% | | | Comex黄金2508 | 3331.00 | -1.34% | - | | | | 伦敦金现货 | 3309.47 | -1.55% | - | - | | | 沪银2508 | 8850 | 4.45% | 8808.00 | 0.62% | | 期货及现货电 | 白银T+D | 88 ...
钨:硬质合金需求怎么看
2025-06-09 01:42
钨:硬质合金需求怎么看 20250606 摘要 全球钨需求预计保持稳定,但中国国内可能面临产能过剩和出口限制, 导致国内价格因国外压力而高企。海外市场高度依赖中国钨供应,短期 内难以满足需求。 硬质合金是钨的主要应用,刀具类占比超 45%且持续增长,矿用合金占 30%,耐磨件占 25%。刀具作为机械加工的关键材料,具有重要地位。 黑钨精矿品位高、开采成本低,回收率高,但储量仅占全球 20%。白钨 精矿储量大但品位低、开采成本高,回收率较低。中国是全球最大的钨 储藏国和生产国,储量占全球约 44%,产量占全球 85%。 中国钨产业链集中于硬质合金及深加工制品,出口多为中低端产品,高 端合金制品依赖进口。国家通过配额制和六大稀土集团管控钨矿开采和 生产。 物价上涨导致硬质合金企业面临价格传导困难,下游客户订单需求疲软。 企业通过涨价或与长期供应商签订年度协议应对成本压力。 硬质合金下游市场细分,刀具领域附加值高,矿用合金关注性价比,钢 铁行业用辊环受房地产影响,耐磨零件定制化需求多。国内硬质合金制 品以中低端为主,但进口替代趋势明显。 黑钨精矿价格已达十年最高,含税报价 173,000 元/吨,受出口管控、 库存 ...
兴业银行南宁分行:为“绿色金融”大文章添彩
Zhong Guo Jin Rong Xin Xi Wang· 2025-06-08 09:03
Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the role of Industrial Bank's Nanning branch in promoting green finance and sustainable development in Guangxi, with a focus on carbon reduction and environmental protection [1][4] - As of April 2025, the green loan balance of Industrial Bank's Nanning branch has exceeded 25 billion yuan, highlighting its commitment to green banking [1] - The bank has initiated innovative financial products, such as the "carbon footprint + carbon emissions" linked loan, to support energy-intensive enterprises in their transition to low-carbon operations [1][2] Group 2 - In May 2025, the bank provided a 10 million yuan "green + technology" loan to Nanning Chuxin Integrated Circuit Design Co., Ltd., facilitating the production of energy-efficient OLED chips [3] - The bank has established a significant partnership with the China Quality Certification Center to offer carbon footprint accounting services to pilot enterprises, thereby reducing their carbon management and financing costs [2] - The bank supported Nanning Water Development Group with a 64 million yuan "water-saving loan" for smart water supply network upgrades, marking the largest single amount for such loans in Guangxi [4] Group 3 - Since 2023, the bank has financed nearly 3 billion yuan for "sponge city" projects in Nanning, contributing to urban water management and environmental sustainability [4] - The bank aims to continue enhancing its green finance initiatives, aligning with the dual carbon goals and fostering sustainable economic development in Guangxi [4]