Core Viewpoint - The article highlights three stocks with strong income characteristics and a buy rank for investors to consider on December 24th Group 1: Company Summaries - CB Financial Services, Inc. (CBFV) has a Zacks Rank 1 and its current year earnings estimate has increased by 4.2% over the last 60 days, with a dividend yield of 2.9%, surpassing the industry average of 2.4% [1] - Garrett Motion Inc. (GTX) also holds a Zacks Rank 1, with a current year earnings estimate increase of 2.1% over the last 60 days, and a dividend yield of 1.8%, compared to the industry average of 0.0% [2] - Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) has a Zacks Rank 1 and has seen its current year earnings estimate rise by 4.7% over the last 60 days [2]

Core Insights - Copper prices have surged to unprecedented highs above $12,000 a ton due to fears of a tighter global market in 2026, marking a nearly 40% increase this year, the largest annual jump since 2009 [1][3] - On the London Metal Exchange, prices reached an all-time high of $12,282 a ton, reflecting strong market dynamics [2] - Supply disruptions from major mines and tariff fears have contributed to the tightening of copper supplies, while robust demand from sectors like energy and artificial intelligence is expected to further increase consumption [4][3] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Significant supply risks have materialized this year, including accidents and natural disasters at major copper mines in Indonesia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chile, which have negatively impacted global production [3] - Tariff concerns have prompted traders to increase shipments to the US, further tightening supplies in other regions [4] - The demand for copper remains strong, driven by the need for infrastructure development in power grids and new energy, as well as the anticipated growth in the artificial intelligence sector [4] Market Trends - All six base metals on the London Metal Exchange are projected to see annual gains, influenced by various supply-side pressures [5] - Other metals such as aluminum and tin have also experienced significant price increases, with aluminum up nearly 16% and tin jumping 48% due to supply constraints [5]

Meanwhile, drones are becoming a “necessity” for both productivity and safety as miners move into deeper and more remote terrain, says GlobalData strategic intelligence analyst Aidan Knight. With 95,000 historic and active mineral extraction sites, most of which are in remote areas, Australia is actively investing in drones to optimise mining operations.Mine communication and management systems are essential for productivity because they provide the potential to fully upgrade a mining site rather than simpl ...

欧洲天然资源基金特约分析师李冈峰表示，至12月初为止，各金属的基金多头上涨，当中钯金合约经历了164周(自2022年10月23日起)基金净空后，终于 恢复净多头。银价急起直追，至上周五为止今年已经升达132%，金银比更从90.84跌至64.6。但基金于美国期货白银净多年初至今仅升66%，说明实物需 求推高所致。某知名金属交易商调查结果显示，51%受访者认为白银会继续在2026年跑赢市场，29%认为黄金会再度领先，11%认为2026年最看好铜，剩 余10%看好铂金。铂金今年升幅亦达120%，但历史上，一安士铂金平均能换60多安士白银，而最近1安士铂金才能换29安士白银处于历史最低水平，反映 相对白银，铂金现在的估值是历史中最便宜的。 另外值得留意，市场已经有人开始赌2027年美联储会开始加息了(虽然现时几率还很少)。李冈峰之前指出，这次商品大牛市，可能会被美国的加息周期干 掉，所以非常重要。 | | | COMEX黄金 | COMEX白银 | | Nymex铂金 | | Nymex把金 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ( ...

Core Viewpoint - Cascade Copper Corp. has successfully closed the final tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising a total of $659,728 (CDN) through the issuance of units [1] Group 1: Offering Details - The Offering included 8,462,500 Critical Minerals Flow-Through units at a price of $0.04 each and 8,923,002 Non-Flow-Through Units at a price of $0.036 each [2] - Each unit consists of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant, with each full warrant exercisable at $0.05 for 36 months from the closing date [2] - The Offering is subject to regulatory approvals, including acceptance from the Canadian Securities Exchange, and all securities issued will have a four-month hold period [3][6] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the sale of Flow-Through Shares will primarily fund eligible Critical Mineral Canadian Exploration Expenses and exploration programs in Ontario and British Columbia [5] - Proceeds from Non-Flow-Through shares will be allocated for the general working capital of the Company [5] Group 3: Insider Participation - The Offering included participation from insiders, which is classified as a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 [4] - The Company is relying on exemptions from valuation requirements and minority approval as the value of the subscribed Units does not exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization [4] Group 4: Company Overview - Cascade Copper is an exploration stage natural resource company focused on the evaluation, acquisition, and exploration of copper-based mineral resource properties [8] - The Company is engaged in exploring copper and gold deposits in British Columbia and Ontario, utilizing modern technology for exploration [8] - Cascade has five projects, including the Copper Plateau Copper-Moly Project and the Centrefire Copper Project, with drilling planned for several projects this year [8]

Core Viewpoint - Rosen Law Firm is reminding investors who purchased Freeport-McMoRan Inc. securities between February 15, 2022, and September 24, 2025, of the January 12, 2026, deadline to become a lead plaintiff in a securities class action lawsuit [1]. Group 1: Class Action Details - Investors who purchased Freeport-McMoRan securities during the specified Class Period may be entitled to compensation without any out-of-pocket fees through a contingency fee arrangement [2]. - A class action lawsuit has already been filed, and interested parties can join by contacting Rosen Law Firm [3][6]. - The lead plaintiff must file a motion with the Court by January 12, 2026, to represent other class members in the litigation [3]. Group 2: Law Firm Credentials - Rosen Law Firm has a strong track record in securities class actions, having achieved the largest securities class action settlement against a Chinese company and being ranked No. 1 for settlements in 2017 [4]. - The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors, including over $438 million in 2019 alone [4]. Group 3: Case Allegations - The lawsuit alleges that Freeport-McMoRan made false and misleading statements regarding safety at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia, which posed a heightened risk to workers [5]. - It is claimed that the lack of proper safety measures led to undisclosed regulatory, litigation, and reputational risks, resulting in materially false statements about the company's business and operations [5].

Core Points - First Canadian Graphite Inc. held its annual and special general meeting on December 9, 2025, with 5,212,511 common shares represented, approximately 20.37% of the outstanding shares [1] Group 1: Number of Directors - Shareholders approved the number of directors to be set at four, with 5,185,929 votes (99.49%) in favor and 26,582 votes (0.51%) against [2] Group 2: Election of Directors - Thomas Yingling, Brijender (Binny) Jassal, and Florent Baril were elected as directors, each receiving over 99% of votes in favor, while Charn Deol did not stand for re-election [3] Group 3: Appointment of Auditor - Smythe LLP was appointed as the auditor of the Company, with 5,179,791 votes (99.37%) in favor and 32,720 votes (0.63%) withheld or abstained [4] Group 4: Approval of Share Incentive Plan - The 2025 Omnibus Share Incentive Plan was approved with 3,353,710 votes (98.58%) in favor and 48,349 votes (1.42%) against [5] Group 5: Re-pricing of Options - The re-pricing of outstanding eligible options was approved with 3,349,545 votes (98.46%) in favor and 52,514 votes (1.54%) against, amending the exercise price to $0.18 [6] Group 6: Company Overview - First Canadian Graphite is managed by a team with over 150 years of collective experience in mining, with a recent success in discovering the Berkwood graphite resource in Northern Quebec, which the Company owns 100% [7]

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Core Viewpoint - The Portnoy Law Firm has initiated an investigation into Ramaco Resources, Inc. for possible securities fraud, potentially leading to a class action lawsuit on behalf of investors [1]. Group 1: Investigation and Legal Actions - The Portnoy Law Firm is encouraging investors to contact them to discuss their legal rights and options for pursuing claims to recover losses [2]. - The investigation follows a report by Wolfpack Research, which alleged that Ramaco's Brook Mine project was a "hoax" and that the company manipulated data to misrepresent profitability [3]. Group 2: Stock Price Impact - Following the allegations from Wolfpack Research, Ramaco's stock price dropped by $3.81, or 9.5%, closing at $36.01 per share on October 23, 2025, resulting in financial harm to investors [3]. Group 3: Firm's Background - The Portnoy Law Firm has a history of representing investors in claims related to corporate wrongdoing, having recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors [4].