Core Viewpoint - Freeport-McMoRan has seen a 12% increase in stock price over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500, driven by rising copper prices due to global economic recovery and increased demand from construction and renewable energy sectors [2] Financial Performance - Freeport reported a decline in net income from $473 million ($0.32 per share) in Q1 2024 to $352 million ($0.24 per share) in Q1 2025, with revenue decreasing from $6.32 billion to $5.73 billion year-over-year [6] - Overall copper production fell by 20% year-over-year to 868 million pounds, primarily due to maintenance at the Grasberg mine in Indonesia [6] Market Position and Valuation - Freeport is trading at 33 times earnings and 9 times free cash flow, resulting in a low earnings yield of 3%, compared to Charles Schwab's 25 times earnings and revenue growth of 10.8% [3] - The company maintains a high valuation based on expectations of future growth, particularly in the context of rising copper demand linked to artificial intelligence [3][4] Production and Sales Guidance - Freeport has affirmed its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting copper sales of approximately 4.0 billion pounds, gold sales of 1.6 million ounces, and molybdenum sales of 88 million pounds [7] - The company anticipates net cash costs to improve to $1.50 per pound, down from $2.07 per pound reported in Q1 [8] Strategic Outlook - Despite challenges in Q1 2025, Freeport's copper sales exceeded expectations, supported by strong U.S. operations and increased market premiums [9] - The company is committed to long-term growth with a $5 billion capital expenditure plan for smelter projects, mine expansions, and sustainability efforts [9]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marimaca Copper Corp. (TSX: MARI) (ASX: MC2) (“Marimaca” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of the votes cast by ballot at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held virtually via webcast on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (local time in Vancouver, British Columbia) (the “Meeting”). All matters submitted to shareholders for approval as set out in the Company’s Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Infor ...

Core Viewpoint - Fitzroy Minerals Inc. has reported significant drilling results from the Buen Retiro Copper Project, indicating a large-scale and high-grade copper mineralization system, particularly highlighted by drill hole BRT-DDH022 which returned 110 m @ 1.94% Cu [1][2][5] Exploration and Drilling Results - The ongoing drilling program at Buen Retiro has confirmed the presence of high-grade copper mineralization, with BRT-DDH022 intersecting 110 m @ 1.94% Cu and 416 ppm Co, including 58 m @ 3.06% Cu from 97 m [5][8] - The project area covers 13,240 hectares and is located 57 km southwest of Copiapó, Chile, with a focus on near-surface copper mineralization within a 1 km-wide by 4 km-long corridor [1][3] - Phase 1 drilling was completed prior to the acquisition of Ptolemy Mining Ltd, with results documented in a technical report filed on November 8, 2024 [3] Future Plans - The company aims to drill at least 8,000 m in 2025, with a focus on the Southwest and North areas, and is considering switching to a Reverse Circulation drill rig to accelerate exploration [7][24] - Exploration efforts will continue to delineate extensions of mineralization along strike and at depth, particularly in the Southwest Area [24] Mineralization Characteristics - The mineralization in BRT-DDH022 is characterized by leachable green copper oxides, including tenorite, cuprite, and chalcocite, with significant hydrothermal alteration observed [5][10] - The presence of high-grade cuprite and chalcocite feeder structures enhances the depth potential of copper mineralization at Buen Retiro [2][15] Assay Results - The best assay results to date from the project are from hole BRT-DDH022, which intersected 110 m @ 1.94% Cu and 416 ppm Co, indicating a strong mineralization trend [8][12] - Other drill holes in the Southwest Area have shown promising intersections averaging between 0.5% to 1.9% Cu in oxides and leachable minerals from surface [15][21] Geological Context - The geology of BRT-DDH022 is described as typical of Iron-Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) style, with significant brecciation and alteration, indicating a robust mineralizing system [10][15] - The mineralization is interpreted to be associated with a sub-vertical structure located near the center of a major magnetic anomaly [15][16]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aventis Energy Inc. ("Aventis" or the "Company") (CSE: AVE | FRA: C0O0 | OTC: VBAMF) is pleased to announce that it has contracted Axiom Exploration Group Ltd. ("Axiom") to complete a Technical Report (the "Report") in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 on the Corvo Uranium Project ("Corvo" or the "Project") located along the eastern margin of the Athabasca Basin, northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Axiom combines geoscience technology and au ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2025) - Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV: MMA) (OTC Pink: MDNGF) ("Midnight Sun" or the "Company") is pleased to report that diamond drilling is underway at the Kazhiba Target 2 sulphide copper target on the Company's Solwezi Project in Zambia. Midnight Sun's President & CEO, Al Fabbro, states "Kazhiba Target 2 represents an exciting opportunity to reach a major new milestone for Midnight Sun. By utilizing a phased sequence of exploration methods, we ha ...

Group 1 - The international precious metals market is strengthening, with spot gold prices holding at $2350 per ounce and silver prices surpassing $34 per ounce, reaching a new high since 2012 [1] - Adrian Day warns of significant valuation discrepancies in mining companies and highlights a potential liquidity crisis in the global financial system, which may compel the Federal Reserve to restart quantitative easing in Q3 [1][3] Group 2 - The gold market is supported by multiple fundamental factors, including accelerated central bank gold purchases, increased demand for safe-haven assets due to geopolitical uncertainties, and growing concerns over fiscal sustainability in major economies [3] - The OECD has significantly lowered its 2024 global economic growth forecast to 1.6%, citing the impact of U.S. protectionist policies on the global trade system, which has pressured the dollar index and supported gold prices for three consecutive weeks [3] - Day suggests that the U.S. Treasury may face a risk of funding exhaustion in Q3, leading the Federal Reserve to provide liquidity support by expanding its balance sheet rather than merely cutting interest rates [3] Group 3 - In terms of asset allocation, Day emphasizes that the mining sector presents significant value opportunities, citing Agnico Eagle Mines, which, despite high profit margins, has an enterprise value multiple (EV/EBITDA) below the 20th percentile of the past decade [4] - There is an expectation of increased merger and acquisition activity among mid-tier miners, with companies like Franco-Nevada and Wheaton Precious Metals identified as having strategic value [4] - Day maintains a bullish outlook on uranium, copper, and other key metals for energy transition, suggesting that the current precious metals market cycle is far from over and recommending investors hold gold mining stocks until at least 2025 [4]

TORONTO, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) continues to respond to the evolving wildfire situation in northern Manitoba and is working closely with local authorities to ensure its employees remain safe as well as comply with the regional wildfire evacuation orders for Snow Lake, Flin Flon and surrounding areas. Hudbay’s news release dated May 29, 2025 outlined the Company's response to fires near Flin Flon and plans to maintain operations in ...

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. Any failure to comply with this restriction may constitute a violation of U.S. securities law. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marimaca Copper Corp. ("Marimaca" or the "Company") (TSX: MARI) (ASX: MC2) is pleased to announce a proposed non- brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") of an aggregate of 5,311,416 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") at a price of C$4.60 per ...

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Group 1: Appointment of Ignacio Cruz - Amerigo Resources Ltd. has appointed Ignacio Cruz to its board of directors [1] - Ignacio Cruz is a Civil Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the mining, energy, and civil society sectors [2] - His previous roles include Executive Chair of TECHO International and CEO of Colbún S.A., as well as 14 years with Antofagasta Minerals [2] Group 2: Experience and Contributions - Cruz has a distinguished career in leading organizations, managing complex financial structures, and developing sustainable strategies [3] - He has served on the boards of various business and philanthropic organizations in Chile and is an international speaker on topics related to strategic management and sustainability in mining [4] - The company anticipates benefiting from Cruz's extensive experience and insights into mining operations in Chile [5] Group 3: Company Overview - Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Codelco, the world's largest copper producer [6] - The company produces copper concentrate and molybdenum concentrate as a by-product at the MVC operation in Chile [6]