Core Viewpoint - Silicon Metals Corp. has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% ownership of an Aggregate Permit and surrounding mineral claims in the Sudbury District of Ontario, along with plans for a private placement to raise up to $800,000 [1][3]. Acquisition Details - The company has entered into two definitive agreements with separate vendors to acquire an Aggregate Permit AP6453 and five mining claims covering quartz-rich pegmatite mineralization [1][5]. - The active Aggregate Permit allows for the extraction of high purity quartz material through quarrying, covering an area of 6.77 hectares with an initial extraction capacity of 3,000 tonnes per year [6]. Financial Aspects - The company plans to complete a private placement of up to 16,000,000 non-flow-through units at a price of $0.05 per unit, aiming for gross proceeds of up to $800,000 [10][11]. - Proceeds from the offering will be used for the advancement and development of the Permit and surrounding claims, as well as for general working capital [11]. Share Issuance Terms - Silicon Metals is required to make several cash payments and issue common shares to the optionor as part of the acquisition agreements, including $25,000 in cash and 500,000 common shares upon CSE approval [7][8]. - Additional share issuances of 1,500,000 common shares are required at specified intervals following CSE approval [7]. Project Updates - The company has received LiDAR data for the Ptarmigan Project and is currently conducting internal analysis and modeling [9]. Company Background - Silicon Metals Corp. is focused on exploration in western Canada, holding interests in multiple silica projects, including the newly acquired Aggregate Permit in Ontario [15].

Group 1: Report Summary - The copper market is expected to remain weak in the next 1 - 2 weeks, with prices likely to fluctuate in the range of RMB 76,000 - 79,000 per ton, mainly due to weak demand, ample supply, and macro - level factors such as US tariff policies and potential delays in Fed rate cuts. [34] Group 2: Market Data Changes Sub - group 1: Main Contracts and Basis - On July 14, the SHFE copper price dropped to RMB 78,330 per ton, a decrease of RMB 140 from July 11. The LME price also declined, and the LME (0 - 3) basis widened, indicating short - term supply surplus. The premium of premium copper remained at RMB 0, and the discount of flat - copper remained at RMB - 50, suggesting weak spot demand. The discount of wet - copper narrowed, possibly indicating improved supply. [2][33] Sub - group 2: Position and Trading Volume - On July 14, the LME copper inventory soared to 34,379 tons, a significant increase of 11,000 tons from July 11, with a growth rate of 47.5%. The SHFE inventory also increased, but at a slower rate of 0.83%. The accumulation of inventory is bearish for copper prices. [3][33] Group 3: Industry Chain Supply, Demand, and Inventory Sub - group 1: Supply - China's copper concentrate imports in June decreased by 1.9% month - on - month but increased by 6.4% year - to - date, indicating overall growth in imports. The CSPT meeting decided not to set a reference processing fee for Q3, which may reflect tightness at the mine end and pressure on smelting profits, potentially leading to smelter production cuts. The 50% tariff on imported copper in the US may disrupt the supply chain, especially affecting Chile's exports. The suspension of production by Canada's Hudbay Minerals due to wildfires may temporarily reduce supply, but the impact is minor. [4][34] Sub - group 2: Demand - Domestic downstream restocked when copper prices rebounded but then reduced purchases, indicating unstable demand. Spot market transactions in Shandong and North China were light, with downstream being cautious before the contract change, mainly driven by rigid demand. This may suggest insufficient terminal demand, especially in the power and construction sectors. [5][34] Sub - group 3: Inventory - The continuous accumulation of LME and SHFE inventories, especially the significant increase in LME inventory, along with the rising COMEX inventory, indicates an increase in global visible inventory, strengthening the expectation of a supply - abundant market, which is unfavorable for prices. [6][34]

Investment Positives - Zhaojin Mining has resumed coverage with an OUTPERFORM rating and a target price of HK$27.00, implying a 27x 2025 estimated P/E ratio, indicating strong growth momentum as a leading gold producer and smelter in China [1] - The Haiyu Gold Mine, in which Zhaojin Mining holds a 70% stake, is expected to produce 15–20 tons of gold annually at full capacity, with the company's attributable output projected at approximately 10.5–14 tons, positioning it as one of China's largest gold mines [1][2] Global Expansion - The successful acquisition of Tietto Minerals and Xijin Mining marks Zhaojin Mining's global expansion efforts, with Tietto holding an 88% stake in the Abujar open-pit gold project in Côte d'Ivoire, expected to produce 5.28 tons of gold annually for the next nine years [3] - Xijin Mining operates the Komahun gold mine in Sierra Leone, producing 1.77 tons annually, which will help Zhaojin Mining leverage its experience for further global expansion, aiming for overseas profits to reach around 50% [4] Corporate Management and Efficiency - Zijin Mining became the second-largest shareholder of Zhaojin Mining in 2022, holding a 44% stake in the Haiyu Gold Mine, which is expected to create synergies in institutional mechanisms, investment development, and technological innovation [5] - A management reshuffle in 2023 has optimized corporate governance, leading to a decrease in the company's expense ratio since 2022, which, along with organic growth and external expansion, is anticipated to drive strong profit growth [5] Market Trends and Gold Prices - The trend of de-dollarization and potential interest rate cuts may support gold price growth, with falling real interest rates creating favorable conditions for gold investments [6] - Global central banks have been increasing net gold purchases, particularly from emerging countries, indicating sustained demand for gold investment [7] Financial Outlook - Zhaojin Mining's estimated EPS is projected at Rmb0.92 in 2025 and Rmb1.10 in 2026, reflecting a CAGR of 62%, with the stock currently trading at 20.2x 2025 estimated P/E [8] - The company is optimistic about its growth outlook, driven by its ability to convert quality resources into production capacity and long-term earnings [8]

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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].

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Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given content. 2. Core View of the Report The global electrolytic copper total inventory continues to accumulate due to factors such as disturbances in overseas copper mine production or transportation, the significant impact of the traditional domestic consumption off - season, and Trump's government's tariff policies. Copper prices may still have downward space. It is recommended that investors hold their previous short positions cautiously and pay attention to the support and resistance levels of Shanghai copper, London copper, and US copper [3]. 3. Summary by Related Content Market Data - **Shanghai Copper Futures**: On July 14, 2025, the closing price of the active contract was 78,430, down 30 from the previous day; the trading volume was 79,136 lots, down 2,530; the open interest was 172,204 lots, down 6,478. The average price of SMW 1 electrolytic copper was 78,720, down 265 [2]. - **London Copper Futures**: The closing price of the LME 3 - month copper futures (electronic) on July 14 was 9,643.5, down 19.5. The total inventory of registered and cancelled warrants was 109,625 tons [2]. - **COMEX Copper**: The closing price of the copper futures active contract was 5.5255, down 0.1. The total inventory was 236,454 tons, an increase of 5,311 tons [2]. Industry News - **CSPT Meeting**: In the second - quarter general manager's office meeting in 2025, CSPT decided not to set a reference figure for the third - quarter spot copper concentrate processing fee due to the serious distortion and unsustainability of the current spot market processing fee [2]. - **US Treasury Plan**: The US Treasury plans to raise its cash reserves to $500 billion by the end of July and September through increasing the scale of weekly standard - fixed - rate bond auctions, which helps reduce market shocks [2]. Upstream Situation - **Copper Concentrate**: China's copper concentrate import index is negative but has increased compared to last week. The world's (China's) port copper concentrate departure (loading, inventory) volume has changed compared to last week. Due to the Sino - US trade dispute, the willingness of traders to accept US scrap copper is low. However, the negative price difference between domestic electrolytic copper and scrap copper makes scrap copper economically viable, and the scrap copper import window may open, but the domestic scrap copper production (import) volume in July may decrease month - on - month, and the supply - demand expectation is tight [3]. - **Smelting Plants**: Some smelting plants have production problems. For example, Glencore's EKSAR copper smelter in the Philippines has stopped production, and Zhongkuang Resources' Suned copper smelter in Namibia has suspended production due to a shortage of copper concentrate supply. Some new smelting plants are expected to be put into production, such as the Kanoa - Tabula smelter in the Congo (Kinshasa) and some domestic projects [3]. Downstream Situation - **Copper Rod**: The processing fee of copper rods for power and cable wrapping in East China has decreased compared to last week. Some copper rod enterprises plan to reduce production and inventory due to high finished - product inventories, but new orders have slightly improved. The capacity utilization rate of refined copper rod and recycled copper rod enterprises has increased compared to last week [3]. - **Copper Wire and Cable**: The capacity utilization rate of copper wire and cable has increased compared to last week. The raw material inventory of copper wire and cable enterprises has decreased, while the finished - product inventory has increased. The order volume and capacity utilization rate of copper cable wrapping have increased, and the raw material and finished - product inventory days of cable - wrapping enterprises have decreased [3]. - **Other Products**: The capacity utilization rate of copper plate and strip has increased, but the downstream demand is weak due to the traditional consumption off - season. The capacity utilization rate of steel pipes has decreased, and the capacity utilization rate of brass rods has decreased. The capacity utilization rate of copper foil may increase or decrease [3]. Investment Strategy Investors are advised to hold their previous short positions cautiously and pay attention to the support and resistance levels of Shanghai copper (76,000 - 78,000 and 80,000 - 83,000), London copper (9,400 - 9,600 and 9,900 - 10,200), and US copper (5.0 - 6.3 and 6.0 - 7.0) [3].

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