Core Insights - Nutrien Ltd.'s shares have increased by 40.5% year-to-date, outperforming the industry's 14.8% gain and the S&P 500's 18.3% rise [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - Nutrien's stock performance has been driven by strong fertilizer demand, particularly for potash, nitrogen, and phosphate, supported by expectations of robust crop production and limited new supply [5][8]. - The company has raised its 2025 potash sales outlook to approximately 14-14.5 million tons due to healthy demand from key markets such as North America, Brazil, and Southeast Asia [6][8]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Nutrien reported significant EBITDA growth in Q3 2025, driven by higher sales volumes and stronger pricing across all segments, reflecting improved operational leverage and cost-control initiatives [9]. - The company achieved margin expansion and a notable increase in free cash flow, allowing for over $1 billion in capital returns to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks in the first nine months of the year [10]. Group 3: Operational Efficiency - Nutrien is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing production costs, with a target of achieving about $200 million in total cost reductions in 2025, currently ahead of schedule [11].

Industry Trend & Vision - The industry anticipates a renaissance of the American factory in 2026, driven by a "factory first" mindset [1] - The industry aims to reinstate a culture of building in the US by applying assembly line principles to various sectors [3] - The industry is exploring how to bring the factory out into the world, particularly in sectors like data centers [5] Challenges & Opportunities - The industry faces challenges from offshoring, financialization, and accumulated regulations that hinder new developments [2][3] - The industry sees opportunities in modular deployment of AI and autonomy alongside skilled labor to streamline complex processes [1] - The industry is focusing on applying assembly line principles to housing, data centers, mining, and energy infrastructure [4] Technology & Innovation - AI is seen as a key enabler for understanding and mapping complexities in regulations, facilitating modular design [4] - The industry is leveraging the rapid development of data centers to test and deploy autonomy, AI, and robotics [5] - The industry aims to transfer learnings from data center construction to other sectors, such as factories and manufacturing facilities [6] Strategic Focus - The industry emphasizes building things at scale and creating industrial capacity as a competitive advantage [7] - The industry is seeking founders and builders to reinvent the American factory [7]

Core Viewpoint - Teck Resources Limited's merger with Anglo American plc has received approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, moving the deal closer to completion with only customary closing conditions remaining [2][11] Merger Details - The merger agreement aims to create the Anglo Teck group, positioning it as a leader in global critical minerals, which is expected to be attractive to shareholders of both companies [3] - Teck Resources' shareholders approved the merger in early December [3] Company Profile - Anglo Teck will have over 70% exposure to copper and is projected to be among the top five global copper producers, with a portfolio that includes six world-class copper assets and premium iron ore and zinc operations [4][11] - The combined annual copper production is expected to increase from 1.2 million tons to 1.35 million tons by 2027, representing a 10% growth [5] Economic Impact - The merger is projected to inject C$4.5 billion (approximately $3.25 billion) into Canada's economy over five years, including investments in extending the life of the Highland Valley Copper Mine and enhancing critical minerals processing capacity [6] - The company plans to invest in new copper mines in Northwestern British Columbia and focus on critical minerals exploration and job creation [6] Synergies and Financial Projections - The merger is expected to generate $800 million in annual pre-tax synergies within four years, with 80% of this achieved within two years through economies of scale [8] - An additional $1.4 billion in EBITDA synergies is anticipated from 2030 to 2049 through operational integration of adjacent assets [8] Ownership Structure - Post-merger, Teck Resources will hold 37.6% of Anglo Teck, while Anglo American will retain 62.4%, with each Teck share exchanged for 1.3301 Anglo American shares [9][11] Stock Performance - Teck Resources' stock has increased by 1.7% over the past year, compared to the industry's growth of 31.9% [10]

Core Viewpoint - Cavalry Capital Corp. has received conditional acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange to proceed with its business combination with Advanced Energy Fuels, Inc., which will be classified as Cavalry's "Qualifying Transaction" [1][3]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The business combination is expected to close on or before December 31, 2025 [2]. - A filing statement dated December 12, 2025, has been submitted, which includes a technical report on the South Woodie Woodie Manganese Project in Western Australia [3]. - The summary financial information for Advanced Energy includes: - Interest income of $4,366 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, compared to $1,559 for the year ended December 31, 2024 - Operating expenses of $350,266 for the nine-month period, up from $168,175 for the previous year - Net loss after tax of $345,900 for the nine-month period, compared to $155,966 for the year ended December 31, 2024 - Total assets of $1,256,932 as of September 30, 2025, compared to $540,394 at the end of 2024 - Shareholders' equity of $1,106,714 as of September 30, 2025, up from $423,409 at the end of 2024 [4]. Group 2: Corporate Changes - Following the completion of the Transaction, Cavalry will be renamed "AE Fuels Corporation" and will undergo a share capital consolidation at a ratio of 1.66 pre-Consolidation shares for each post-Consolidation share [4]. - The board of directors of the Resulting Issuer will consist of five members: Gary Lewis, Melissa Sanderson, Mitchell Smith, Derek Marshall, and Brandon Bonifacio [4]. Group 3: Management Team - Gary L. Lewis will serve as Chief Executive Officer and President, bringing over 30 years of experience in capital markets and resource projects valued over US$400 million [5]. - Jack Cartmel, as Chief Financial Officer, has over 20 years of experience in the mining industry and has held various senior financial roles [6]. - Melissa Sanderson, a director, has over 40 years of experience in geopolitics and ESG strategies, previously serving as a US diplomat [7]. - Mitchell Smith, another director, has over 15 years of experience in finance and capital markets, focusing on critical mineral supply chain security [8]. - Derek Marshall, a director, is an exploration geologist with nearly two decades of experience in mineral discovery and project development [9][10]. - Brandon Bonifacio has been the CEO of Cavalry since April 2021, with extensive experience in project development and mergers and acquisitions [11].

About this content About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government ...

This week's market focus will be on US economic news. Later today, the Dec NAHB housing market index is expected to increase by +1 to 39. On Tuesday, Nov nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +50,000, and the Nov unemployment rate is expected to be at 4.5%. Meanwhile, Nov average hourly earnings are expected to rise by +0.3% m/m and +3.6% y/y. Also, on Tuesday, Oct retail sales are expected to be up +0.1% m/m, and Oct retail sales ex-autos are expected to be up +0.2% m/m. Finally, on Tuesday, the Dec ...

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Core Viewpoint - The Gross Law Firm has issued a notice to shareholders of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. regarding a class action lawsuit alleging that the company made materially false and misleading statements related to safety practices at its Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia [1]. Group 1: Allegations - The complaint alleges that Freeport did not adequately ensure safety at the Grasberg Block Cave mine [1]. - It is claimed that the lack of proper safety precautions posed a heightened risk that could foreseeably lead to worker fatalities [1]. - The allegations include that this situation constituted an undisclosed heightened risk of regulatory, litigation, and reputational issues [1]. - As a result, the defendants' statements about Freeport-McMoRan's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading [1]. Group 2: Class Action Details - The class period for the lawsuit is from February 15, 2022, to September 24, 2025 [1]. - Shareholders are encouraged to register for the class action by January 12, 2026, to potentially be appointed as lead plaintiff [2]. - Once registered, shareholders will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software for status updates throughout the case [2]. Group 3: Law Firm Background - The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm focused on protecting the rights of investors affected by deceit and illegal business practices [3]. - The firm aims to ensure companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship [3].

About this content About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government ...

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (TSXV: CDPR) (OTCQB: GPPRF) (FRA: N8HP) (BVL:CDPR) (“CDPR” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the formalization of its surface use agreement with the Community of Quiulacocha. The agreement was signed on December 11, 2025. This agreement reinforces CDPR’s long standing collaborative framework with the community and strengthens the company’s social license to operate, underscoring the constructive relationship that has supported ...