Core Insights - Highland Copper Company is making significant progress on its 100%-owned Copperwood Project, moving towards a near-term construction decision [1] Funding and Support - The Copperwood project is under consideration for a $50 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, pending final approval from the Senate Appropriations Committee [2] - Wakefield Township has requested a separate $50 million infrastructure grant from the Michigan legislature, demonstrating strong local support for the project [3] - The proposed grant aims to enhance economic development in Gogebic County by upgrading local infrastructure, which will also support the Copperwood project [4] - Local leaders, including Wakefield Township Supervisor Mandy Lake and Congressman Jack Bergman, emphasize the project's importance for domestic copper production and job creation [5] Engineering and Development - Highland has awarded Front-End Engineering and Design contracts to DRA Global for mine and process plant engineering, and to Foth and Tetra Tech for water management and tailings disposal facility engineering, respectively [6] - The company plans to transition into Phase 2 of its engineering program in Q3 2025, targeting 35% completion for mine and process plant engineering and 85% for the tailings disposal facility by Q1 2026 [7] - Successful completion of metallurgical drill programs has been reported, with 400 kilograms of core samples sent for analysis, achieving results comparable to previous tests [8] Environmental Mitigation - The 2025 construction season focuses on fulfilling obligations related to environmental mitigation, including the planting of nearly 20,000 trees [10] - An off-site stream mitigation project is underway to replace undersized culverts with a 50-foot-span bridge, enhancing fish habitat and meeting mitigation obligations [11] Strategic Outlook - The company is focused on key work programs to enable a construction decision for Copperwood in 2026, including site preparation, engineering progress, and funding opportunities [12]

VANCOUVER, Canada, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oroco Resource Corp. (TSX-V: OCO; OTC: ORRCF) (“Oroco” or the “Company”) is excited to announce that it has retained Whittle Consulting Ltd., based in Melbourne, Australia, to undertake a Strategic Option Study (the “Study”) for Oroco’s Santo Tomás porphyry copper project in northwestern Mexico. Strategic Option Study Overview Whittle Consulting Ltd. (“Whittle”) will collaborate with Oroco’s team to evaluate innovative operating strategies and technologie ...

Core Insights - Gladiator Metals Corp has completed a gravity survey at the Little Chief Trend, identifying multiple undrilled gravity anomalies that may indicate large-scale copper-gold skarn mineralization [1][4][5] Exploration and Survey Results - The gravity survey revealed high-density anomalies potentially related to untested copper-gold skarn mineralization, including a prominent 2km long anomaly at the Valerie prospect and a 900m long anomaly at the LC Footwall [2][7][10] - Additional anomalies were detected in unexplored areas near the historic Little Chief copper mine, which previously produced over 8.5 million tons at 1.5% Cu and 0.75 g/t Au [11][12] Drilling Plans - The company plans to mobilize two diamond drill rigs in the coming weeks to test the identified anomalies as part of its fully funded 2025 exploration program [3][5][15] - The ongoing drilling at Cowley Park is part of a larger 29,000m drill program targeting high-grade copper skarns throughout the Whitehorse Copper Belt [18][30] Project Background - The Whitehorse Copper Project is an advanced-stage exploration project located in the Yukon Territory, covering a 35km long area with a history of copper mining dating back to 1897 [20][22] - Historical production from the Little Chief deposit totaled 267.5 million pounds of copper, 225,000 ounces of gold, and 2.838 million ounces of silver from 11.1 million tons of mineralized material [21][30]

Group 1 - The Central Economic Committee emphasized the need for a unified national market and high-quality development of the marine economy, highlighting the importance of coordination and cooperation to achieve these goals [1] - The meeting underscored that advancing Chinese-style modernization requires a focus on the marine economy, aiming to establish a path with Chinese characteristics [1] Group 2 - In June, new car manufacturers reported significant sales figures, with Hongmeng Zhixing delivering 52,747 vehicles, marking a historical high and securing the top position among new forces in car manufacturing [2] - Leap Motor also achieved a record high in new car deliveries for June, reaching 48,006 units, while Li Auto and Xpeng Motors followed closely [2] Group 3 - The People's Bank of China and six other departments released guidelines to enhance financial support for boosting and expanding consumption, emphasizing the importance of increasing residents' financial capacity to stimulate consumption [3] - Analysts noted that rising stock markets can enhance consumer willingness and ability to spend, as increased asset values create a psychological effect of wealth growth [3] Group 4 - China plans to issue 1.3 trillion yuan in ultra-long special bonds by 2025, with 5.55 billion yuan issued in the first half of the year, accounting for 42.69% of the annual quota [4] - The issuance plan for the second half of the year has been adjusted to be more intensive, with the first issuance scheduled for July 14 [4] Group 5 - In July, several Hong Kong stocks were favored by brokerages, with companies like Pop Mart, Hong Kong Exchanges, and others receiving multiple recommendations from different firms [5] - The technology and brokerage sectors are highlighted as areas of focus for institutional investors, especially with the upcoming mid-year report season [5] Group 6 - The banking sector has seen a continuous rise, with 36 listed banks in A-shares increasing by over 1%, and Suzhou Bank and Xiamen Bank showing notable gains [8] - Analysts attribute this upward trend to recent shareholder meetings focusing on dividends and strategic transformations, laying a foundation for future stock price increases [8] Group 7 - The international copper price surged, reaching a peak of $9,984, driven by market confidence stemming from the "Big and Beautiful" bill in the U.S. and inflation expectations [15] - Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for LME copper prices for the second half of 2025 from $9,140 per ton to $9,890 per ton, predicting a peak of $10,050 in August [15] Group 8 - BYD reported a 33.04% year-on-year increase in new energy vehicle sales for the first half of the year, totaling approximately 2.146 million units [21] - New and existing companies are expected to see significant profit growth, with projections indicating increases of 50%-100% for several firms in the upcoming half-year [21]

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Core Viewpoint - Atico Mining Corporation has successfully executed a loan amendment and restructuring with Trafigura, extending its existing secured credit agreement and outlining repayment terms for the outstanding principal amount of US$8.7 million [1][2]. Group 1: Loan Amendment and Restructuring - The outstanding principal amount of US$8.7 million will be repaid in two installments: US$2.7 million on July 25, 2025, and US$6 million on December 30, 2026 [2]. - The outstanding principal amount will accrue interest at a rate of SOFR plus 7.5% [2]. - The existing commercial concentrate purchase contract with Trafigura has been extended for two more years, covering 100% of the concentrate produced from the El Roble mine, with a minimum annual tonnage of 32,000 dry metric tons [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Atico Mining Corporation is focused on exploring, developing, and mining copper and gold projects in Latin America [3]. - The company generates significant cash flow through the operation of the El Roble mine and is developing the high-grade La Plata VMS project in Ecuador [3]. - Atico is also pursuing additional acquisition opportunities in advanced stages [3].

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