Freeport-McMoRan TodayFCXFreeport-McMoRan$45.86 +0.09 (+0.19%) 52-Week Range$27.66▼$52.61Dividend Yield0.65%P/E Ratio37.90Price Target$48.27Add to WatchlistIndustry analysts are intensifying their discussion, and the message is clear: the world is facing a structural, long-term copper shortage. This trend will not resolve itself anytime soon; it is a fundamental market shift driven by powerful, irreversible forces. The global transition to a green economy requires staggering amounts of the red metal to bui ...

Core Viewpoint - Horizon Copper Corp. has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Royal Gold, Inc. for an all-cash acquisition valued at approximately US$196 million, providing significant premiums to shareholders [1][4][6] Transaction Details - Horizon shareholders will receive C$2.00 per share, representing an 85% premium to the 20-day volume weighted average price and a 72% premium to the closing price on July 4, 2025 [1][4][6] - The transaction is contingent upon the completion of a concurrent acquisition of Sandstorm Gold, valued at approximately US$3.5 billion [2][8] - The transaction will be executed through a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) [4][8] Strategic Rationale - The acquisition is seen as a compelling value for Horizon shareholders, with strong cash flows from interests in major copper mines like Antamina, Hod Maden, and Oyu Tolgoi [3][16] - Horizon has outperformed benchmark copper mining indexes by over 50% in the past year, indicating strong market performance [3][15] Approval Process - The transaction requires approval from 66 2/3% of votes cast by Horizon shareholders at a special meeting [5][7] - Sandstorm and certain shareholders controlling 54% of Horizon shares have entered into voting support agreements to favor the transaction [5][7] Financial and Legal Advisors - Scotiabank is the financial advisor to Royal Gold, while Fort Capital Partners is advising Horizon Copper [14]

Core Insights - New Gold Inc. will release its second quarter 2025 operational and financial results on July 28, 2025, before market open [1] - The company will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 8:30 am Eastern Time [1] Company Overview - New Gold is a Canadian-focused intermediate mining company with two core producing assets: the New Afton copper-gold mine and the Rainy River gold mine [3] - The company's vision is to be the most valued intermediate gold and copper producer through profitable and responsible mining for shareholders and stakeholders [3] Conference Call Details - Participants can listen to the webcast by registering on the company's website or via a provided link [4] - The conference call can be accessed by calling a toll-free number in North America or an international number, with a passcode required [4] - A recorded playback of the conference call will be available until August 28, 2025, along with an archived webcast on the company's website [4]

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Group 1 - The copper price has more than doubled over the last 10 years, indicating a significant long-term upward trend in the market [1] - Year to date, copper prices are up 25%, driven by tariff disruptions that have facilitated the movement of physical copper from global inventories to US consumers ahead of the tariff pause deadline [1]

Core Viewpoint - NorthWest Copper Corp. successfully closed an oversubscribed non-brokered private placement financing, raising a total of $555,000 through the sale of 2,775,000 units at $0.20 per unit, which will primarily be used for general working capital purposes [1][2]. Financing Details - The private placement consisted of 2,775,000 units priced at $0.20 each, resulting in gross proceeds of $555,000 [2]. - Each unit includes one common share and one half of a non-transferable common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at $0.30 until July 3, 2027 [2]. - The company paid cash finder's fees of $6,000 and issued 30,000 compensation warrants, also exercisable at $0.30 until July 3, 2027 [3]. Strategic Insights - CEO Paul Olmsted highlighted that the increased demand for the private placement reflects confidence in the company's new strategic approach at Kwanika, focusing on higher-grade zones within current mineralization [3]. - The financing is seen as a crucial step in preparing for the next phase of exploration drilling and metallurgical work aimed at enhancing value at Kwanika [3]. Related Party Transactions - Three directors of the company acquired a total of 400,000 units for $80,000, which qualifies as a related party transaction [5]. - These transactions are exempt from certain requirements under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 due to the fair market value of the securities not exceeding 25% of the company's market capitalization [5]. Company Overview - NorthWest Copper is engaged in copper and gold exploration and development, with a portfolio of advanced and early-stage projects in British Columbia, including Kwanika-Stardust, Lorraine-Top Cat, and East Niv [7]. - The company is positioned to benefit from a strengthening global copper market and a robust gold market, emphasizing responsible mineral exploration in collaboration with First Nations [7].

Aluminium output hits a new monthly high in May, encouraged by elevated smelter margins and robust demand: Aluminium output in May rose c5% y-o-y to 3.83mt and y-t-d is up 4%, supported by the improved smelter margin given the substantial decline in raw material prices y-t-d, Alumina (-32%) and thermal coal (-20%). China aluminium inventory dropped c400kt over the past three months despite the robust supply, indicating strong downstream demand. Aluminium industry fundamentals look solid backed by the 45mt p ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) ("Ero" or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Tucumã Operation, located in Pará State, Brazil, achieved commercial production, effective July 1, 2025. During the month of June, following the completion of commissioning of the third filter press as well as modifications to the process plant, the operation achieved sustained throughput levels exceeding 75% of design capacity. "The achievement of co ...

Core Insights - Marimaca Copper Corp. announced significant high-grade copper intersections at the Pampa Medina deposit, extending its mineralization in all directions [1][2][3] - The drilling results indicate a unique sediment-hosted copper system in Chile, comparable to notable global deposits [2][3] - The company plans to host an investor presentation to discuss these findings and their implications for future production [2][8] Drilling Results - Drilling confirmed the presence of ultra high-grade (>5% CuT) zones over 15 meters thick, located more than 600 meters apart [2] - High-grade (>1.0% CuT) mineralization was defined across a 600m x 1,000m area, with potential extensions to 1.4km x 1.2km [2][3] - Notable intersections include: - Hole SMRD-13: 6m of 12.0% Cu from 594m downhole within 26m of 4.1% Cu from 580m [2] - Hole SMD-02: 40m of 2.1% Cu from 282m downhole within 132m of 1.0% Cu from 278m [2] - Hole SMD-01: 68m of 1.2% Cu including 20m of 2.3% Cu from 298m downhole [2] Geological Context - Pampa Medina is characterized as a manto-style copper deposit hosted in Jurassic-Triassic sedimentary units, with mineralization extending laterally down-dip [10][11] - The sedimentary units are extensive and mineralized over many square kilometers, indicating significant potential for high-grade sulphide mineralization [3][4] - The geological model has been updated to focus on lower sedimentary units as productive horizons for future drilling [11] Infrastructure and Development Potential - The location of Pampa Medina offers significant infrastructure advantages, being close to existing mines and associated facilities [2] - The low altitude and flat terrain provide ample space for future facilities and infrastructure development [2] - The company anticipates that the Pampa Medina and Madrugador oxide deposits will enhance its copper cathode production profile and extend mine life [5][6] Future Plans - The company is completing a 10,000m drilling program across 14 diamond holes to further define the limits of the prospective sedimentary units [5] - The Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the Marimaca Oxide Deposit (MOD) is nearing completion and will be released soon [6][8] - The previously announced Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for Pampa Medina will be paused to reassess the implications of the new drilling results [8]

Core Insights - U.S. Gold Corp. has been added to the Russell 3000 and Russell 2000 indexes effective June 30, 2025, which is a significant milestone for the company [1][2][3] - The inclusion in these indexes is expected to enhance market visibility and attract institutional investors, thereby broadening the shareholder base [4][6] Company Overview - U.S. Gold Corp. is focused on gold and copper exploration and development, with key projects including the CK Gold Project in Southeast Wyoming, the Keystone exploration property in Nevada, and the Challis Gold Project in Idaho [6] - The CK Gold Project has a Preliminary Feasibility Study technical report completed by Samuel Engineering Inc. [6] Market Impact - The company's stock experienced a notable increase in trading volume on June 27, 2025, prior to the index reconstitution, indicating heightened interest from the market [2][4] - Approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against the Russell U.S. indexes, highlighting the significance of inclusion in these indexes for investment managers and institutional investors [4]