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Lone Tree Plant Refurbishment - The Lone Tree plant refurbishment is a key project to enable a hub-and-spoke mining and processing strategy for i-80 Gold Corp[14] - The refurbishment aims to unlock transformational value by enabling in-house processing of both sulfide and oxide material from three underground operations[21] - The refurbishment project has completed ~30% detailed engineering, suggesting a high level of technical definition and improved accuracy of capital cost estimates[26] - The anticipated processing scenario is expected to increase margins by approximately $1,000 - $1,500/oz Au at Granite Creek and Archimedes, driving free cash flow generation[21] - The refurbishment project is estimated to require ~600,000 direct construction hours, which is relatively low compared to greenfield mining projects with 1M+ construction hours[26] Production and Development Plan - The company aims to become a mid-tier gold producer with a target of producing 500,000 ounces of gold per annum[2] - The company anticipates average annual gold production to exceed 600,000 ounces in Phase 3 (2032E+), incorporating Granite Creek Underground, Archimedes Underground, Lone Tree Autoclave, Cove Underground, Granite Creek Open Pit, and Mineral Point Open Pit[48] - The company expects to secure funding for the recapitalization plan by the end of Q2 2026 or earlier, aligning with the scheduled construction decision for the Lone Tree refurbishment[43] Financials and Risks - The Lone Tree plant refurbishment project has a revised capital expenditure (CAPEX) of $430 million, compared to the 2023 study's $386 million[37] - The company is actively pursuing senior debt and royalty financing options, with due diligence and evaluation underway[43] - The company is considering the sale of the FAD non-core asset, with indicative proposals expected in early 2026[43]

Core Points - A class action securities lawsuit has been filed against Freeport-McMoRan Inc. for alleged securities fraud affecting investors between February 15, 2022, and September 24, 2025 [1][2] - The lawsuit claims that Freeport failed to ensure safety at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia, leading to increased risks for workers and potential regulatory and reputational consequences [2] - Investors who suffered losses during the specified period have until January 12, 2026, to request to be appointed as lead plaintiff, with no costs required to participate in the lawsuit [3] Company Details - The complaint alleges that Freeport's statements regarding its business operations and prospects were materially false and misleading due to undisclosed safety risks [2] - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has a strong track record in securities litigation, having secured hundreds of millions for shareholders over the past 20 years [4]

Core Insights - CEO.CA is a leading investor social network focused on junior resource and venture stocks, providing exclusive updates and insights to CEOs of junior mining explorers [1][2] - The platform has gained popularity since its founding in 2012, attracting millions of users globally to discuss investment opportunities and share knowledge about stocks and commodities [2][5] Company Overview - CEO.CA is a wholly owned subsidiary of EarthLabs, Inc., and is recognized as one of the most popular free financial websites and apps in Canada [2][5] - The platform facilitates engagement among investors from over 164 countries, allowing them to connect and discuss their portfolio holdings [5] Industry Engagement - The 'Inside the Boardroom' series offers interviews with industry leaders, providing insights into their vision, challenges, and strategies, exemplified by the recent interview with Francois Motte Sauter, CFO of Aclara Resources Inc. [3] - The series aims to foster community engagement and keep investors informed about the mining landscape [3] Marketing and Opportunities - Companies interested in showcasing their profiles on 'Inside the Boardroom' can reach out to CEO.CA for promotional opportunities [4]

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Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Based on the judgment that the lead market will maintain a situation of strong supply and weak demand in 2026, prices are expected to fluctuate within a range. The main operating range for Shanghai lead is 16,000 - 18,000 yuan/ton, and for London lead, it is 1,900 - 2,100 US dollars/ton [1][67]. - In 2026, the domestic market may have a slight surplus. The supply of lead ore is expected to improve, the supply of waste batteries may increase slightly, and the production of refined lead will continue to grow. The demand side may be supported by the continued replacement consumption and the positive growth of two - wheeled electric vehicles. The energy storage demand is growing explosively, and the incremental space for lead - carbon batteries is broad. However, the export of lead - acid batteries may face pressure, and the overall supply - demand situation is weak, with prices remaining range - bound. The price - holding intention in the waste battery recycling sector is strengthening year by year, which is expected to continuously lift the bottom of the lead price [1][67]. - It is recommended to pay attention to seasonal fluctuation opportunities. After the small spring of consumption at the beginning of the year, consumption weakens marginally, and prices may fall under pressure. In the middle of the year, battery manufacturers replenish stocks in advance for the consumption peak season, while the supply of waste batteries does not increase significantly during the replacement consumption peak season, which may bring a temporary supply - demand gap and inject upward momentum into prices [2][67]. Summary by Directory 1. 2025 Review: First Decline then Rise, with a Slow Uptrend in the Center of Gravity - In January 2025, the lead price declined due to the end of downstream inventory preparation, high finished - product inventory, and a potentially longer Spring Festival holiday. In February, the price rose initially but then fluctuated after factoring in the expected production increase of large downstream manufacturers. In March, the price increased as consumption recovered and downstream battery companies increased inventory. In April, it declined due to macro - tariff impacts and the entry into the consumption off - season. In May and June, prices fluctuated in a weak supply - demand situation [7]. - From July to December, the lead price showed a complex trend. In July, it first rose and then fell due to changes in supply and demand. In August, it fluctuated weakly. In September, it rose after a period of fluctuation. In October, it trended strongly with obvious supply pressure on primary lead and incremental demand. In November, it climbed and then declined as primary lead production increased and secondary lead production grew rapidly [8][9]. 2. Supply - Demand Weakness, with Dull Fundamental Contradictions 2.1 Lead Ore Supply is Rigid, but There Will Be Increment in the Next Year - In the long - term, overseas mining enterprises' capital expenditure in lead ore has been low, resulting in relatively rigid global lead ore production. The supply cycle of lead ore is more closely related to that of zinc ore. In 2025, global lead ore supply disturbances increased, and overseas production increments were limited. For 2026, there is an expected increment of 100,000 tons, with a year - on - year growth rate of 2.2% [10][13][14]. 2.2 Domestic Mines Increased Production This Year, but Realistic Contradictions Still Exist - In 2025, from January to November, China's lead concentrate production increased by 10.4% year - on - year, mainly due to the production increase of mines such as Xinjiang Huoshaoyun. It is expected to contribute an increment of 100,000 tons in 2026. The continuous tight supply of lead concentrate has squeezed the profit margin of primary lead smelting. China's lead raw material import structure is becoming more diversified, but the import profit of lead concentrate is meager [20][26]. 2.3 Insufficient Endogenous Power, Driven by By - Product Profits - Since March 2025, the thickening of primary lead plant profits has driven high - level production. By - product profits such as silver and sulfuric acid have become the main factors driving the supply elasticity of primary lead plants. Assuming that the prices of by - products remain high in 2026, primary lead supply is expected to continue to grow slightly, and supply elasticity may increase [33][34]. 2.4 Problems in Secondary Lead Supply Still Exist, Forming a Strong Constraint - China's secondary lead production capacity is severely over - supplied, and the shortage of raw materials has led to low - level production. Since the second quarter, secondary lead enterprises have suffered losses, and it is expected that the production of secondary lead will continue to decline in 2026. Although there will be more incremental supply in the long - term, the growth rate of capacity expansion may slow down, and some enterprises are transforming to a multi - raw material production mode [36][37]. 3. Is the Demand Really Collapsing: A Flash in the Pan or a Steady Stream? 3.1 Policy Boosts Consumption, Electric Bicycles Return to Positive Growth, and Automobile Exports Contribute Significantly - In 2025, new national standards and national subsidy policies have stimulated the growth of the electric bicycle industry. Automobile consumption policies have also continuously increased, and the trade - in policy has effectively boosted consumption. It is expected that the trade - in subsidy scale will continue to be maintained at 300 billion yuan in 2026 [46][52][53]. 3.2 Explosive Growth in Energy Storage Demand, Vast Incremental Space in the Future - The energy storage demand for lead - acid/lead - carbon batteries is growing explosively. Lead - acid batteries have cost, safety, recycling, and low - temperature performance advantages, but also have performance shortcomings. In 2025, the lead consumption of lead - carbon batteries was 27,300 tons in the first three quarters, and it is expected to increase by 28,300 tons in 2026, with a marginal contribution to consumption of 0.4% [60][61]. 3.3 High Domestic - Foreign Price Ratio and Tariff Impacts Weigh on Lead - Acid Battery Exports - In 2025, the export volume of lead - acid batteries declined rapidly due to the expansion of the domestic - foreign price ratio and tariff impacts. The anti - dumping tariff imposed by the GCC on Chinese lead - acid batteries will take effect in 2026, which may significantly reduce the export volume [64]. 4. Conclusion and Investment Outlook - In 2026, the lead market will maintain a situation of weak supply and demand, with prices fluctuating within a range. The main operating range for Shanghai lead is 16,000 - 18,000 yuan/ton, and for London lead, it is 1,900 - 2,100 US dollars/ton. It is recommended to pay attention to seasonal fluctuation opportunities [67].

Let’s start with silver. The Cash Index (SIY00) has posted a high of $66.88 during December, so far. But as a friend in the brokerage industry likes to say, “There is a lot of month left the next two weeks.” Suddenly, $70 doesn’t seem so far away, with other analysts now talking about $100 being within reach based on something as simple as the Law of Supply and Demand. Back in August, I talked about how silver looked to be a demand-driven market, meaning the change in price range could be long-term. However ...

Lundin公司表示，此次交易使其能够进一步精简投资组合，专注于巴西和智利的大型铜矿业务，同时通 过Talon的勘探资产（包括明尼苏达州的Tamarack镍矿项目）保留潜在的上升空间。 交易预计将于2026年1月初完成，但需获得监管部门的批准。交易完成后，Eagle公司的产量将不再计入 Lundin矿业公司的产量指南。 （文华综合） 这笔交易将使Lundin公司在不稀释的基础上拥有Talon公司约20%的股份。 Eagle是美国目前唯一在运营的原生镍矿。Lundin公司表示，自投产以来，该矿已生产了19.4万多吨镍和 18.5万多吨铜，截至2025年第三季度的收入超过32亿美元。 交易完成后，Talon将在美国的多个设施加工关键矿物，运营密歇根州的Humboldt Mill，并计划未来在 北达科他州的Beulah建立加工设施。 加拿大矿业公司Lundin Mining周四表示，计划将其Eagle镍铜矿和Humboldt Mill出售给Talon Metals ，以 换取股份，从而创建一家纯粹的美国镍铜公司。 根据这项交易，Lundin将把其拥有密歇根州Eagle矿的美国子公司转让给Talon，以换取约2.75 ...