Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2025) - Orestone Mining Corp. (TSXV: ORS) (OTC Pink: ORESF) (FSE: O2R2) ("the Company") is pleased to provide an update of corporate activities and an overview of exploration activities on the Company's gold, silver and copper properties. Francisca Gold-Silver Project, Salta, Argentina Orestone signed an Option Agreement covering the Francisca property during the first quarter of 2025. We are preparing to initiate a Phase I exploration program in the t ...

Core Viewpoint - MetalQuest Mining Inc. has successfully completed a non-brokered private placement, raising $517,296 through the issuance of 7,389,943 units, subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange [1][2]. Financing Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, allowing the holder to purchase an additional common share at $0.10 for three years [2]. - The proceeds will be allocated for exploration, development, and general working capital [2]. Insider Participation - New Age Metals Inc. will increase its ownership in MQM from approximately 6.44% to 19.05% post-conversion, becoming a new insider [2][4]. - Existing insiders and control persons purchased a total of 4,868,000 units, qualifying as a related party transaction [4]. Regulatory Compliance - All securities from the private placement are subject to a four-month hold period under Canadian Securities Laws [3]. - The company is relying on exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements due to the nature of the transaction [4]. Shareholder Control - Prior to the offering, Mr. Harry Barr controlled 8,616,438 common shares, which could increase to approximately 33.28% post-offering if stock options are exercised [5]. - After the offering, Barr's control could rise to approximately 47.27% of the company's outstanding shares, while New Age Metals could control about 19.05% [8][9]. Company Overview - MetalQuest Mining owns 100% of the Lac Otelnuk Iron Ore Project in Quebec, which is one of the largest iron ore projects in North America [12]. - The company has invested approximately $150 million in the project and is working with the Naskapi First Nation on exploration and pre-development [12]. - A comprehensive gap analysis of the historic feasibility study is being conducted to align with current market dynamics and regulatory standards [12].

随着全球范围内数千亿美元资金投入电网现代化改造与扩建工程，以满足数字化与清洁能源革命带来的 巨大电力需求，铜消费增速已远超行业预期。然而，智利、刚果(金)等主要产铜国因新矿投资不足导致 供应受限，这为铜价长期高位运行埋下伏笔。部分分析师预测，2030年前铜价将突破每吨1.2万美元的 历史峰值，较当前约9700美元/吨的价格上涨23%。 据该机构提供的最新预测，全球发电与输电网络升级带来的铜需求将从今年的1252万吨增至2030年的 1487万吨。 数据中心与电动汽车成需求新引擎 美国银行分析师Michael Widmer预计，到2030年全球铜需求将较当前增长10%至3032万吨，届时供需缺 口将达184万吨。在人工智能(AI)与机器学习(ML)驱动的数据中心爆发式增长地区，建设高韧性电网的 需求尤为迫切。 全球基础设施咨询公司AECOM的全球信息和通信技术负责人Peter Charland表示："AI和ML数据中心需 要更强大、更高效的算力支撑，这意味着电力需求激增。" 尽管终端用户正寻求替代方案，但铜因其卓越的导电性、耐用性和多功能性仍难以被取代。国际能源署 数据显示，全球电网投资额继2024年创下390 ...

Core Insights - Southern Copper reported strong quarterly results for Q2 2025, surpassing both GAAP earnings per share and revenue expectations despite a decline in copper sales volumes and year-over-year revenue [1][5] Financial Performance - GAAP earnings per share were $1.22, exceeding the analyst estimate of $1.12, while GAAP revenue reached $3,051.0 million, slightly above the expected $3,047.2 million [2][5] - Year-over-year revenue fell by 2.2% due to a 3.0% drop in copper sales volume, but net income increased by 2.4% to $973.4 million, supported by reduced operating costs and by-product credits [2][5] - Adjusted EBITDA was $1,790.9 million, showing a slight decrease from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 58.7% [2][5] Production and Operations - Mined copper output was 238,980 tonnes, primarily affected by declines in Mexico, while by-product production saw significant increases: zinc production surged by 56% and silver output rose by 15.4% [6][7] - Operating cash costs for copper fell to $0.63 per pound, aided by gains from by-product revenues [6] Capital Investments and Sustainability - Capital investments dropped to $235.7 million, a 28.9% decrease from the prior year, while the company continued to develop key projects in Peru and Mexico [2][8] - Southern Copper achieved external verification of its ESG report and improved sustainability metrics, including a 24% reduction in lost time injuries and an increase in renewable energy use to 39% [8] Shareholder Returns - The quarterly dividend was raised to $1.40 per share, marking a 16.7% increase from the previous year, reflecting the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders [9][10] Future Outlook - Management did not provide specific financial guidance but emphasized strong operational and financial performance as a foundation for resilience [11] - The company is focused on advancing major projects in Peru and addressing regulatory challenges in Mexico [11][12]

Core Insights - Ivanhoe Mines reported a Q2 2025 profit of $35 million and adjusted EBITDA of $123 million, with Kamoa-Kakula contributing $128 million to EBITDA [1][9] - Kamoa-Kakula produced 112,009 tonnes of copper in Q2 2025, operating at 85% design capacity for Phases 1 and 2, and 30% above design capacity for Phase 3 [1][37] - The company is advancing its dewatering efforts at Kakula Mine, with Stage One completed and Stage Two set to commence imminently [1][49] - The startup of Africa's largest and greenest copper smelter is on schedule for September 2025 [1][68] - Recent increases in platinum and palladium prices have improved the net present value of the Platreef project by over 20% to approximately $3.8 billion [1][9] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $123 million, down from $226 million in Q1 2025; profit after tax was $35 million compared to $67 million in Q2 2024 [9][1] - Kamoa-Kakula sold 101,714 tonnes of copper at an average realized price of $4.34/lb, with revenue of $875 million for the quarter [9][1] - The cost of sales per pound of payable copper sold increased to $2.85/lb in Q2 2025 from $1.87/lb in Q1 2025 [11][9] - Kamoa-Kakula's cash cost (C1) per pound of payable copper produced averaged $1.89/lb, up from $1.69/lb in Q1 2025 [11][9] Operational Highlights - Kamoa-Kakula's concentrators milled 3.62 million tonnes of ore in Q2 2025, producing 112,009 tonnes of copper, an 11% increase compared to Q2 2024 [37][9] - The Phase 3 concentrator achieved a record production of 40,608 tonnes of copper, operating at an annualized rate of 6.5 million tonnes, 30% above design capacity [46][12] - Kipushi operations sold 43,348 tonnes of zinc, up nearly 45% from Q1 2025, with a revenue of $97 million [11][9] - Platreef's Phase 1 project is nearing completion, with first ore feed expected in Q4 2025 [12][8] Project Development - The Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter is expected to start operations in September 2025, processing concentrates from all phases of the mine [68][1] - The company is targeting to provide an update on Kamoa-Kakula's recovery plan and ramp-up to steady-state operations by September 2025 [12][1] - The Platreef project is projected to be the lowest-cost primary platinum-group-metals producer globally, with a Phase 2 expansion expected to produce over 460,000 ounces of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold annually [12][8] Exploration Activities - Ivanhoe Mines is expanding the Makoko District copper discovery and exploring for new sedimentary-hosted copper discoveries across its extensive license areas in DRC, Angola, Zambia, and Kazakhstan [3][2] - The company has completed 86,000 meters of diamond drilling in the Makoko District, doubling the total copper contained in the area [16][3] - Drilling activities in Kazakhstan commenced in July 2025, with two rigs deployed for a 17,500-meter maiden diamond drilling program [16][3]

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Company Overview - American Pacific Mining Corp (USGD) has approximately $13 million CAD in cash as of July 2025 [5, 6, 8] - The company is focused on high-grade projects in the Western US [8, 67] - Michael Gentile is a 14% shareholder [6] Madison Project (Montana, USA) - USGD acquired the Madison Copper Gold Project in June 2020 and has spent $7.7 million on exploration since 2019 [11] - The Madison Mine had past production of 2.7 million lbs of copper with grades ranging from ~20% to over 35% and 7,570 ounces of gold at 16.1 g/t [11] - The Broadway Mine had past production of 144,000 oz Au / 4.54 g/t [11, 27] - Phase I 2025 drill program intersected 23.2 g/t Au over 1.5 m within a broader 19.8 m interval of 2.0 g/t Au in hole APMMAD-25-02 [15] - APMMAD25-08 intersected 44.1 g/t Au over 1.5 m within a broader interval of 10.2 g/t Au over 7.6 m [18] Palmer VMS Project (Southeast Alaska, USA) - The company owns 100% of the Palmer VMS Project after taking over ownership from Dowa Metals and Mining Alaska Ltd, with Dowa retaining an option to acquire 50% of zinc offtake once in production [47] - Dowa made a $10 million USD cash payment to American Pacific as part of the transaction [47] - Total project expenditures of >$116 million USD by the end of 2024 [47] - Indicated Mineral Resources include 4.77 Mt at 1.69% Cu, 5.17% Zn, 0.14% Pb, 28.4 g/t Ag, and 0.29 g/t Au [54] - Inferred Mineral Resources include 12.00 Mt at 0.57% Cu, 3.92% Zn, 0.47% Pb, 66.3 g/t Ag, and 0.33 g/t Au [54]

2Q25 RESULTS J U L Y 2 0 2 5 Disclaimer The material in this presentation has been prepared Southern Copper Corporation (SCC) and is general background information about SCC's activities current as at the date of this presentation. This information is given in summary form and does not purport to be complete. Information in this presentation, including financial forecasts, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors or prospective investors in relation to holding, purchasing or selli ...

Core Viewpoint - Nicola Mining Inc. has commenced a 10,000 tonne bulk sample at its high-grade Dominion Creek Mineral Project, in which the company holds a 75% economic interest [1][4]. Group 1: Project Development - The company has established a 14-man camp with fully furnished rooms and necessary facilities, and has installed a bridge and mobilized equipment at the site [2]. - Roadwork improvements to the bulk sample site have begun and are expected to be completed by August 10, 2025, allowing for extraction to commence shortly thereafter [2]. Group 2: Permitting and Sampling - A draft permit has been issued by the British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals for the extraction of 10,000 tonnes of gold and silver ore at the Dominion project [3]. - Previous surface sampling returned grades of 62.1 grams per tonne of gold and 320 grams per tonne of silver, along with lead and zinc percentages of 23.4% and 12.4%, respectively [8]. Group 3: Company Overview - Nicola Mining Inc. is a junior mining company that owns a fully permitted mill and tailings facility near Merritt, British Columbia, capable of processing both gold and silver [6]. - The company also owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property, and the Treasure Mountain Property, which includes 30 mineral claims [9].

Core Insights - The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) has shown a year-to-date return of 9.8% in 2025, outperforming other sector-focused ETFs and the S&P 500 [1] - Despite recent uncertainties in the materials sector due to its cyclical nature and economic concerns, there are still compelling investment opportunities in individual stocks rated as Buy by analysts [2] Company Summaries Agnico Eagle Mines - Agnico Eagle Mines has a market cap exceeding $62 billion, making it the second-largest publicly traded gold mining firm [5] - The company reported a significant earnings beat in Q1, with revenue increasing by approximately 35% year-over-year and earnings per share surpassing analyst expectations by $0.14 [6] - Analysts have a consensus Buy rating for Agnico, with a 12-month price forecast suggesting an 8.5% upside from the current price of $126.18 [4][8] Barrick Gold - Barrick Gold has a current price of $21.50, with a 12-month price forecast indicating a potential upside of 13.55% [9] - The company has a significant exposure to copper mining, which could present both risks and opportunities due to new tariffs on imported copper [10] - Analysts rate Barrick as a Moderate Buy, with a consensus indicating more than 14% upside potential [11] Carpenter Technology - Carpenter Technology has seen a nearly 58% increase year-to-date, driven by demand for specialty metals, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors [13] - The company may benefit from recent tariffs on steel, which could support price increases and margin expansion [14] - Analysts have a Moderate Buy rating for Carpenter, with a 12-month price forecast suggesting a 1.18% upside from the current price of $275.09 [12][14]