Core Insights - Gladiator Metals Corp has completed a gravity survey at the Little Chief Trend, identifying multiple undrilled gravity anomalies that may indicate large-scale copper-gold skarn mineralization [1][4][5] Exploration and Survey Results - The gravity survey revealed high-density anomalies potentially related to untested copper-gold skarn mineralization, including a prominent 2km long anomaly at the Valerie prospect and a 900m long anomaly at the LC Footwall [2][7][10] - Additional anomalies were detected in unexplored areas near the historic Little Chief copper mine, which previously produced over 8.5 million tons at 1.5% Cu and 0.75 g/t Au [11][12] Drilling Plans - The company plans to mobilize two diamond drill rigs in the coming weeks to test the identified anomalies as part of its fully funded 2025 exploration program [3][5][15] - The ongoing drilling at Cowley Park is part of a larger 29,000m drill program targeting high-grade copper skarns throughout the Whitehorse Copper Belt [18][30] Project Background - The Whitehorse Copper Project is an advanced-stage exploration project located in the Yukon Territory, covering a 35km long area with a history of copper mining dating back to 1897 [20][22] - Historical production from the Little Chief deposit totaled 267.5 million pounds of copper, 225,000 ounces of gold, and 2.838 million ounces of silver from 11.1 million tons of mineralized material [21][30]

正信期货铜月报202506 投资咨询号:Z0016959 Email：zhangjf@zxqh.net Tel：027-68851554 研究员：王艳红 投资咨询号：Z0010675 Email：wangyh@zxqh.net Tel：027-68851554 研究员：张杰夫 内容要点 宏观层面：6月铜价继续横盘整理，价格缺少方向，博弈也并不激烈，波动率继续回落。需求季节性转 淡尚未完全体现，但关税问题的再发酵，对于悬而未决的铜市场来说通过贸易套利和库存转移再度支撑 起了铜价，尤其是月底LME铜现货升贴水走势异常，出现了自2021年逼仓式的高升水，宏观层面并未有 新驱动产生，美国"硬数据"尚可，但美联储按兵不动，唯一变化在于特朗普提前物色下一任美联储主 席，引发市场对降息的乐观预期。关注7月的美国就业数据变化和关税谈判进展是宏观预期驱动可能出 现变化的地方。 产业基本面：年中长单谈判以0美元落地，冶炼厂长单盈利能力大幅受挫，当前国内产量维持高位， 硫酸与副产品利润勉强弥补亏损，但利润结构极不健康。需求一端来看，国内淡季逐渐加深，现货升水 高位回落，但受内外价差影响，国内出口量增多导致累库预期不强，基本面能给到 ...

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Group 1 - Zijin Copper Industry Co., Ltd. is the leading enterprise in the 100 billion yuan copper industry in Shanghang County, located in the Jiaoyang New Materials Industrial Park [1] - Zijin Copper has been enhancing its leading role by strengthening upstream and downstream linkages and exploring a circular economy model that transforms waste into resources [3] - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Longyan Branch has conducted comprehensive research on the financial service needs of the copper smelting industry chain in Shanghang, tailoring a comprehensive financial service plan for local enterprises [3] Group 2 - ICBC Longyan Branch offers various financial products such as gold leasing, import letters of credit, bank acceptance bills, domestic factoring, and working capital loans to meet the financing needs of enterprises [3] - The bank's precise financial support has effectively addressed the "difficult and expensive financing" issues faced by industry chain enterprises, significantly improving financing efficiency [4] - The comprehensive financial services provided by ICBC have promoted close cooperation among upstream and downstream enterprises, facilitating the overall optimization and upgrading of the industry chain [4]

Project Highlights - The Santa Cruz Copper Project has a low initial capital expenditure of $1.24 billion and low unit production costs of $1.32 per pound of copper[30] - The project anticipates a 23-year mine life with a 20,000 tonnes per day operation and conventional heap leach process achieving 92% copper recoveries[30] - During the first 15 years, the project expects to produce 72,000 tonnes of copper cathode per year with an average annual copper grade of 1.1%[30] - At the current COMEX copper price, the project boasts an after-tax Net Present Value (NPV) at an 8% discount rate of $1.9 billion and a 24% Internal Rate of Return (IRR)[30] Financial Metrics - At a copper price of $4.25 per pound, the after-tax NPV8% is $1.4 billion with a 20% IRR[30] - The project anticipates a life of mine revenue of $13.1 billion and after-tax free cash flow of $5.0 billion[31] - The capital intensity is projected at $17100 per tonne[31] Resources and Reserves - The project's probable reserves are estimated at 136 million tonnes with a total copper grade of 1.08%[45] - Indicated resources inclusive of mineral reserves for Santa Cruz and East Ridge contain 3.1 million tonnes of copper[62] - Inferred resources for Santa Cruz and East Ridge contain 0.6 million tonnes of copper[64] Operational Aspects - The surface infrastructure requires approximately 2,600 acres, which is 40% of the total land package[41] - The mine will access the top of mineral reserves at 310 meters beneath the surface via twin decline drifts measuring approximately 8 kilometers[50] - The study incorporates over 200 kilometers of longhole stoping and local drift-and-fill across 16 levels[50]

Key Highlights - MAC achieved a 67% increase in the Life of Mine (LOM) [27, 73] - The company saw a 64% increase in reserves [28, 74] - Mineral Resources increased by 42% [30, 60, 76] - Q1 2024 copper production reached 8,786 tonnes with C1 costs of US$2.15/lb [36, 82] - Approximately US$127 million of interest-bearing liabilities were repaid in Q1 [36, 82] Financial Position - The fully-diluted market capitalization stands at US$1,250 million [21] - Liquidity as of March 31, 2024, was approximately US$100 million [21, 36, 54, 82] - The company completed an ASX IPO with proceeds of A$325 million (US$214 million) [54] Production Guidance - Copper production guidance for 2024 is set between 38Kt and 43Kt, with expectations to exceed 50kt by 2026 [36, 71, 82] - The mine life, based on Mineral Reserves, now extends to the end of 2034 [70, 81] Operational Improvements - Tonnes milled per employee increased by 19% from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024 [42] - Development costs per meter decreased significantly from US$18,677 in Q1 2023 to US$15,478 in Q1 2024 [49]

Company Performance & Strategy - MAC aims to become a +50 ktpa copper producer by 2026[10] - The company has repaid approximately US$168 million in interest-bearing liabilities since acquiring CSA on June 16, 2023[58] - Q3 2024 copper production reached 10,159 tonnes at 4% Cu[58] - The company is on track to meet its full-year 2024 production guidance of 38-43 kt[58] - The company's strategy includes delivering operationally at CSA, executing on an organic growth plan for +50ktpa within two years, and continuing to de-lever and improve the balance sheet[97] Financial Highlights - The company's enterprise value is approximately US$1.3 billion[57] - Pro-Forma Liquidity is approximately US$226 million[58] - The company achieved a 50% Underlying EBITDA Margin in 1H24[58] - The company's Q3 2024 C1 Cash Costs were US$1.90/lb, a 6% decrease compared to Q2 2024[58] CSA Copper Mine - Current copper reserves base is +102% larger than 2015 despite c362kt Cu produced[85]

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2025) - Canadian Critical Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CCMI) (OTCQB: RIINF) ("CCMI" or the "Company") announces that, pursuant to its stock option plan, the Company has granted 8,000,000 incentive stock options at an exercise price of $0.05 per share and an expiry date of three years from the date of issue to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company. About Canadian Critical Minerals Inc.CCMI is a mining company primarily focused on copper production asse ...

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