So when we look at permitting, we think, okay, we want to build power lines that's steel, aluminum, and copper. There's some new fears of tariffs on those exact things. Does that hurt or slow down our ability to invest in AI infrastructure if there are tariffs on the stuff we need to build that stuff.So let's think steel for a minute. We've all seen a steel blast furnace. We are in Pittsburgh.I think it's fairly know what a blast furnace looks like. It looks like pouring molten lava, right. That's what Righ ...

Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, July 13.You should know by now to expect the unexpected with the stock market as it pertains to the Trump administration. The Aug. 1 deadline for tariffs announced on Tuesday took investors by surprise, but the real kick in the teeth was the sudden 50% tariff on copper imports. The commodity surged in response, which brought the old ‘Dr Copper’ adage into play.For the uninitiated, Investopedia says “… from homes and factories to electronic ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2025) - Stakeholder Gold Corp. (TSXV: SRC) (OTC Pink: SKHRF) ("Stakeholder" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has initiated it's 2025 exploration program on the Ballarat Gold-Copper Project located in the heart of the White Gold District of the Yukon Territory, Canada. The exploration program this year will include maiden diamond drilling on both the Skye Gold Zone and the Loki Copper Zone targets. Ballarat Exploration Program 2025The Com ...

VANCOUVER, BC, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX: WRN) (NYSE American: WRN) is pleased to provide an update on its Environmental and Socio-economic Effects Statement ("ESE Statement") submission for the Casino Project (the "Project").The ESE Statement incorporates extensive technical work, including environmental and socio-economic baselines studies and assessments. Western is pleased with the progress to date and the level of consultation ach ...

 VANCOUVER, BC — JULY 15, 2025 — TheNewswire - Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG | OTC: BFGFF | FWB: YW5 | CSE: BFG.WT.A | CSE: BFG.WT.B) (“Giant Mining” or the “Company”) is pleased to report additional assay results from Phase 1 of the Spring 2025 diamond drilling program (the “Core Program”) including core holes MHB-33, MHB-34, and MHB-35, completed at the Majuba Hill Porphyry Copper-Silver-Gold Project (“Majuba Hill”) in Pershing County, Nevada.These results from the Core Program confirm strong breccia cont ...

Core Viewpoint - ACG Metals Limited has reported strong operational results for H1 2025, including a significant increase in production guidance and advancements in the Gediktepe Sulphide Expansion Project, while maintaining a leading safety record [1][4][7]. H1 2025 Operational Highlights - Production guidance for FY2025 has been upgraded from 30-33 koz to 36-38 koz AuEq, driven by operational improvements and higher recoveries of gold and silver [7]. - The company achieved a 3% increase in Gold Equivalent production at the Gediktepe Mine, with sales of 23 koz of Gold Equivalent [7][8]. - ACG reported a realized gold price of $2,950/oz, a 37% increase compared to H1 2024, and a silver price of $32/oz, a 27% increase [8]. - All-in sustaining costs (AISC) decreased by 13% to $1,060/oz from $1,218/oz in H1 2024, reflecting cost discipline [7][8]. Safety and Operational Integrity - ACG achieved a new record of 817 LTI-free days as of the end of June 2025, demonstrating robust safety practices [7][8]. Gediktepe Sulphide Expansion Project - The project is progressing on schedule and on budget, with 48% of engineering design completed, 36% of procurement deliveries, and 15% of construction underway [7][14]. - Major construction milestones include the completion of earthworks and the start of Heating Centre construction for the GAP Blue Collar camp [14]. Capital Structure and Bond Update - ACG made its first scheduled coupon payment on its $200 million Senior Secured Bond on July 13, 2025, and has fully repaid outstanding sponsor loans [7][12][15]. - The company’s net debt as of July 13, 2025, was $66 million, with a cash balance of $133 million [15]. Gold Hedging Strategy - ACG's structured collar hedging strategy provided effective downside protection while allowing for exposure to upside in gold prices, without significantly affecting realized prices [16].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Supply-side reform in China is evolving, focusing on mid-to-downstream sectors rather than solely on upstream sectors as in previous reforms [2] - The current reform approach is more nuanced and balanced, addressing advanced capacity rather than outdated capacity [2] - The report anticipates a slowdown in China's real GDP growth to below 4.5% in the second half of 2025 due to diminishing export momentum and fiscal easing [11] Summary by Sections Supply-Side Reform - The current supply-side reform is characterized as "new wine in an old bottle," emphasizing the importance of demand for economic reflation [2] - The targeted sectors have shifted from SOE-dominated to POE-dominated firms, indicating a change in ownership dynamics [2] Economic Growth - China's real GDP growth is projected to decline to less than 4.5% in the latter half of 2025, influenced by fading export growth and fiscal easing measures [11] - The economy is expected to remain on a slow reflation path, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving robust growth [11] Housing Market - The housing market continues to face challenges, with elevated inventory levels in lower-tier cities and a persistent decline in housing prices [21] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is considering expanding funding channels to address housing inventory issues, which may depend on various factors including funding size and developer selection [22] Fiscal Policy - The fiscal space in China is becoming more constrained, with major tax revenues and land sales underperforming against budget expectations [38][43] - The report suggests that China needs not only new stimulus measures but also a reformed growth algorithm to address structural issues in the economy [44] Reflation Strategy - The report outlines a "5R" reflation strategy, which includes measures such as expanding fiscal deficits, monetary easing, and social welfare spending to stimulate consumption [47] - The strategy aims for a gradual and uneven progress towards economic recovery, with various policy measures expected to be implemented by the end of 2025 [47]

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2025) - US Copper Corp (TSXV: USCU) (OTCQB: USCUF) (FSE: C73) ("US Copper" or the "Company") announces a proposed non-brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $750,000 comprised of up to 7,500,000 units at a price of $0.10 per unit (each such unit being comprised of one common share and one warrant) (the "Offering"). Each whole warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share for $0.15 at any time within 2 years after closing. ...

Core Viewpoint - Ero Copper Corp. (ERO) shows potential for significant upside, with a mean price target of $19.52 indicating a 29.3% increase from the current price of $15.1 [1] Price Targets and Analyst Consensus - The average of 14 short-term price targets ranges from a low of $15.98 to a high of $25.00, with a standard deviation of $2.65, indicating variability in analyst estimates [2] - The lowest estimate suggests a 5.8% increase, while the highest points to a 65.6% upside [2] - A low standard deviation indicates a high degree of agreement among analysts regarding the stock's price movement [9] Earnings Estimates and Market Sentiment - Analysts have shown increasing optimism about ERO's earnings prospects, with a strong consensus in revising EPS estimates higher, which correlates with potential stock price increases [11] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has risen by 2% over the past month, with two estimates increasing and one decreasing [12] - ERO holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), placing it in the top 20% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimates [13] Caution on Price Targets - While price targets are commonly referenced, they can mislead investors, as empirical research shows they rarely indicate actual stock price movements [7][10] - Analysts may set overly optimistic price targets due to business incentives, which can inflate expectations [8]

Royal Road Minerals Announces Scout Drilling Results from the Lalla Aziza Copper Project, Kingdom of MoroccoJuly 14, 2025 7:30 AM EDT | Source: Royal Road Minerals LimitedToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2025) - Royal Road Minerals Limited (TSXV: RYR) ("Royal Road" or the "Company") is pleased to announce results from its initial scout drilling program at the Lalla Aziza copper project in Morocco. Lalla Aziza is an underground copper-mine located in Morocco's Western High Atlas, ap ...