While the entire global economy has embraced the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, it's the downwind effects of machine learning that may be of significant interest for the investment community. Sure, individual leaders in the technology space may grab the lion's share of the attention. However, demand for the commodities required to feed the digital machinery has only accelerated, shining the spotlight on copper.To be sure, when it comes to the metals, both gold and silver have captivate ...

Core Viewpoint - Andina Copper Corporation has appointed Joseph Salas as Vice President - Exploration and Gustavo Zulliger as Principal Consulting Geologist, enhancing the company's technical expertise and regional experience in mineral exploration [1][3][7]. Group 1: Appointments and Expertise - Joseph Salas brings over 30 years of experience in Latin America, specializing in copper-gold porphyry systems, epithermal systems, and VMS deposits [1][2]. - Salas previously served as Vice President - Exploration at Atico Mining, contributing to the growth of the El Roble VMS mine and La Plata VMS deposit [2]. - Gustavo Zulliger has more than 30 years of international mineral exploration experience and is recognized as a leading South American porphyry copper specialist [3][4]. - Zulliger's recent role was Exploration Director at McEwen Copper, and he has held senior positions at various Ivanhoe Group companies and major mining firms [4][5]. Group 2: Roles and Responsibilities - Salas will lead the technical team and exploration activities, supporting the company's disciplined business development [3][6]. - Zulliger will assist in designing and executing high-impact exploration programs and advising on the company's technical positioning for potential strategic partners [6][7]. Group 3: Company Outlook - The company is entering a catalyst-rich period with strong exploration-driven news flow across its projects, including ongoing drilling at Piuquenes and Cobrasco, with follow-up exploration at Mantau [7]. - The appointment of Salas and Zulliger is expected to be invaluable as the company aims to enhance its project portfolio and shareholder value [7]. Group 4: Stock Options - Andina Copper has granted a total of 2,000,000 stock options with varying exercise prices of $0.735, $0.92, and $1.10 [8]. Group 5: Company Overview - Andina Copper Corporation is focused on copper exploration in South America, holding significant discoveries in Argentina and Colombia, as well as an undrilled copper-gold target in Chile [9].

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 12, 2026) - Olive Resource Capital Inc. (TSXV: OC) ("Olive" or the "Company") is pleased to provide investors an update on its investments for the period ending December 31, 2025.Derek Macpherson, the Company's Executive Chairman stated: "Olive's investors are now reaping the rewards of the work completed in 2022 and 2023 to reposition the Company's portfolio. The Company's assets rose 151% in 2025, and the share price increased 240% in 2025. Strong performance a ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coppernico Metals Inc. (TSX: COPR, OTCQB: CPPMF, FSE: 9I3) (“Coppernico” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce results from recent geological mapping and channel sampling at Zone 1 within the Nioc target area, which continue to confirm the presence of a laterally extensive copper skarn system. Channel sampling has now defined a continuous surface footprint of copper mineralization measuring approximately 170 metres (“m”) east-west by approxi ...

Group 1 - Ero Copper Corp. (ERO) has seen a Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase by 8.1% over the last 60 days [1] - Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) has experienced a Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rise of 7.1% over the last 60 days [1] Group 2 - Kohl's Corporation (KSS) has reported a Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 104.4% over the last 60 days [2] - Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (FLGT) has seen a significant increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings by 775% over the last 60 days [2] - The Beachbody Company, Inc. (BODI) has experienced a Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increase of 58.3% over the last 60 days [2]

TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced strategic investment from Mitsubishi Corporation (“Mitsubishi”) for a 30% joint venture interest (the “JV Transaction”) in Copper World LLC, which owns the fully-permitted Copper World project in Arizona (“Copper World”). On closing, Mitsubishi contributed approximately $420 million of cash to Copper World LLC, and it will contribute an a ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (“K92” or the “Company”) (TSX: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) is pleased to announce production results for the fourth quarter (“Q4”) of 2025 from its Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea. Q4 2025 Production Results Strong quarterly production of 47,178 ounces gold equivalent (“AuEq”)(1) or 44,129 oz gold, 1,940,781 lbs copper and 47,427 oz silver (Figure 1). Quarterly sales of 41,344 oz gold, 1,726,051 lbs copper and 44,317 oz silver.Reco ...

Global Commodities Outlook for the 2026 Global Strategy Conference Ride the Power Race and Supply Waves January 2026 | Daan Struyven | Managing Director | Co-Head of Global Commodities Research | | --- | --- | --- | | Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | +1 212-357-4172 | Daan.Struyven@gs.com | | Samantha Dart | Managing Director | Co-Head of Global Commodities Research | | Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | +1 212-357-9428 | Samantha.Dart@gs.com | 3 c45a43530f604d12bcb9a82b5aa6b9f6 Source: IEA, EIA, National Mining Associatio ...

Core Insights - Aftermath Silver Ltd has successfully completed the acquisition of the Berenguela project in southern Peru, now fully owned by the company [1][4] - The project is a significant silver-copper-manganese deposit, currently in its third phase of drilling, targeting exploration zones and future infrastructure [2][5] Acquisition Details - The acquisition process began in 2020, involving approximately $21 million Canadian in cash and shares, with complex legal work required for ownership transfer [4] - As of the end of December, Aftermath Silver holds 100% ownership of the Berenguela project, allowing for full control over the asset [4][8] Project Overview - The Berenguela project is a large deposit with potential for silver, copper, and manganese, all of which are currently experiencing high prices in the commodities market [5] - The company is focusing on drilling specific targets, including a copper zone on the eastern side and a copper-gold target in the southwest [6] Funding and Future Plans - Aftermath Silver raised about $20 million in December, providing full funding to advance engineering studies over the next 12 months [7] - The company aims to enhance the project's valuation in the market, leveraging its 100% ownership for strategic decisions regarding landholdings and associated costs [8]

Core Viewpoint - The copper market has experienced significant growth recently, driven by expectations of increased infrastructure spending and demand related to energy transition [1] Industry Summary - Producers and miners in the copper sector have reported double-digit gains, indicating a strong market response to anticipated investments [1]