Core Insights - Commodities like gold and silver are performing well, but nature-related risks could reduce sector earnings by up to 25% [1] - The mining sector is particularly vulnerable to biodiversity and ecosystem challenges, which may alter operational practices [1][4] Industry Challenges - The report highlights a conflict between rising commodity demand and increasing environmental scrutiny, particularly for copper, nickel, and lithium, which are essential for electrification and renewable energy [3] - Mining is highly exposed to nature-related risks due to its reliance on ecosystems for resources like land and water, with potential operational and financial strains if these risks are not managed [4] Future Projections - The number of people facing potential water scarcity is expected to rise from 1.9 billion (27% of the global population) in the early 2010s to between 2.7 billion and 3.2 billion by 2050, representing a 42%-95% increase [5] - The current commodity cycle is uneven, with industrial metal prices remaining volatile and demand expectations fluctuating due to global growth and tariff policies [6] Operational Implications - A downturn in earnings linked to nature-related risks could disrupt the fragile balance in the mining sector, especially as mine development typically requires long timelines [7] - The growing long-term demand for green metals may be constrained by the sector's vulnerability to environmental pressures, creating a dilemma for the green energy transition [8] Risk Management Framework - Barclays suggests the LEAP framework (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) as a structured approach for investors to quantify and manage nature-related risks, which include not only immediate costs but also reputational damage and regulatory sanctions [8] Conclusion - Addressing nature-related risks is crucial for protecting shareholder value and ensuring the success of the green transition [9]

首创期货：宏观影响减弱，市场重回基本面，受矿山事故干扰，铜价暴涨，或抑制旺季铜需求，同时随 着市场情绪释放，预计铜价会有所回落。 2025年前8个月，中国精炼铜出口总量超46万吨，同比增长15%，超过去年45.8万吨的纪录。 秘鲁大型铜矿Antamina明年铜产量将增长近20%，这一使其成为该国首屈一指的铜供应商之一。该公司 首席运营官Luis Santivanez在接受采访时表示，预计该矿2026年铜产量将升至45万吨，随后几年将持平 于每年约40万吨的水平。 三、机构观点 兴业期货：供需方面，自由港旗下Grasberg铜矿事件仍是市场关注焦点，高盛下调矿山产量增速，对 2025年供需结构由前期"过剩"调整为"短缺"。市场对矿端供给紧张预期进一步强化。冶炼方面，昨日中 国有色金属工业协会铜业分会表示坚决反对铜冶炼行业"内卷式"竞争，叠加冶炼加工费持续走低，冶炼 端紧张担忧有所抬升。需求方面，下游采购仍以刚需为主，现货升水仍承压。综合来看，供给紧张担忧 仍有进一步发酵空间，节前沪铜延续多头思路。但需警惕长假期间外盘宏观风险。 一、行情回顾 周五，沪铜期货价格延续涨势，截至收盘，主力合约上涨0.38%，报每吨8 ...

智利《biobiochile》网站9月25日报道，近期国际铜价持续走强，纽约商品交易所铜期货价格突破每磅 4.9美元。此轮价格上涨并非短期波动，而是由实质性供需关系变化所驱动的趋势性行情。其直接诱因 来自重大供应中断，全球第二大铜矿印尼Grasberg Block矿区自9月8日起因泥石流事故全面停产，造成 人员伤亡并严重影响多个作业层面，致全球铜供应骤然紧张，其他矿区相继宣布不可抗力状态，使得市 场对短期供应担忧加剧。加之结构性需求增长，高盛集团最新研究报告下调全球铜供应预期，并预警 2025-2026年将出现供需缺口。分析师指出，本轮铜价上涨具有坚实基本面支撑，电动汽车普及、可再 生能源基础设施扩建及全球数字化进程等共同构成铜需求的长期动力。智利、秘鲁等主要铜出口国将从 中受益。 （原标题：受印尼铜矿事故影响，铜价强势突破4.9美元） ...

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Market Overview - Wall Street ended a three-day decline as inflation data met expectations, alleviating concerns about aggressive Federal Reserve actions, with the S&P 500 rising approximately 0.6%, the Dow increasing by about 299 points, and the Nasdaq gaining around 0.4% [1] - U.S. GDP growth for Q2 was unexpectedly strong at 3.8%, while August PCE inflation increased to 2.7% year-over-year, and core PCE remained at 2.9% [2] - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that there is "no preset path" for monetary policy, highlighting the tension between persistent inflation and a cooling labor market [3] Bullish Stocks - Oracle Corp. shares surged after President Trump signed an executive order allowing Oracle to manage TikTok's U.S. security operations and provide cloud services [4] - UniQure NV experienced a 248% increase in stock price following positive trial results for its Huntington's disease gene therapy, prompting analysts to raise price targets to $65 and $68 [5] - Costco Wholesale Corp. reported $86.16 billion in revenue, exceeding estimates, with adjusted EPS of $5.87 and same-store sales rising 5.7% year-over-year [6] Bearish Stocks - Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP saw significant declines, leading to a drop in crypto-related stocks such as Riot Platforms, MARA Holdings, HIVE Digital Technologies, Coinbase Global, and Strategy Inc. [7] - NIO Inc. and Li Auto Inc. shares fell after Beijing announced new export permit requirements for electric vehicles starting January 1, 2026, aimed at stabilizing the domestic EV sector [8] - Freeport-McMoRan Inc. was downgraded by Scotiabank following a deadly mud rush at its Grasberg mine, with a 12-month target cut from $55 to $45 due to expected production delays and significant earnings reductions [9][10]

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Core Viewpoint - Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO) has seen a 4.2% increase in share price since the beginning of 2025, attracting investor interest due to its position as the world's second-largest metal and mining company, focusing on minerals and metals exploration, development, production, and processing [1] Business Units - Rio Tinto operates through four main business units: Aluminium, Copper & Diamonds, Energy & Minerals, and Iron Ore, with iron ore being the largest export and significantly influencing the company's performance [1][2] Market Performance - The S&P/ASX200 Materials Index has averaged a capital growth of 5.98% per year over the last five years, compared to the ASX 200 index's 8.10% annual return, highlighting the potential benefits of including materials companies like RIO in investment portfolios [3] Dividend Insights - RIO has maintained an average dividend yield of 6.80% per year over the past five years, establishing a reputation as a reliable dividend payer, although dividends can fluctuate due to the commodity-driven nature of the business [4] Growth Potential - The demand for essential materials such as iron ore, copper, and lithium is expected to grow, driven by the transition to renewable energy and the increasing need for components in electric car batteries and solar panels, positioning companies like Rio Tinto for future growth [5] Share Price Valuation - Currently, RIO shares have a dividend yield of approximately 5.28%, which is below the five-year average of 6.80%, indicating that shares are trading at a lower valuation compared to historical averages [6] Dividend Trends - The recent decline in RIO's dividend compared to the three-year average suggests that either dividends have fallen or the share price has increased, necessitating careful interpretation of dividend yield data [7]

Core Viewpoint - Candelaria Mining Corp. is currently under a management cease trade order (MCTO) due to delays in filing its audited annual financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2025, which were not submitted by the required deadline of August 28, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1 - The delay in filing the Annual Financial Filings is attributed to the auditors needing additional time to complete their audit and challenges related to updating the Company's accounts following the sale of certain Mexican subsidiaries [2]. - The Company is actively working to complete the Annual Financial Filings and anticipates filing them on or before October 3, 2025 [3]. - During the period of non-compliance, the MCTO will remain in effect, and the Company will issue bi-weekly default status reports as required [4]. Group 2 - The Company has confirmed that there have been no material business developments or other significant information regarding its affairs that have not been disclosed as of the date of the news release [4].

Joining us now to discuss is George Janericus, analyst at Canicuity. George, it's great to see you. >> Nice to see you too, Melissa.>> Um, there's two issues here. That is reducing the reliance on rare earth from China and elsewhere. And then there's the issue of the momentum in the stocks.And they seem to be sort of different issues because I'm not sure if if taking a stake in a in a mining company that has a mine that just opened is going to really do the trick. But we are seeing the excitement in in the ...

A potential government shutdown, earnings reports, and anticipation around inflation data made for a rocky start to the week, but all three major indexes still marked a third-straight record close on Monday. Nvidia's (NVDA) $100 billion investment in OpenAI pushed chips to the forefront, but it was not enough to stop stocks from snapping their win streaks.Profit-taking pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) to its first back-to-back daily drop in three weeks. Sentiment stayed grim despite cooler-than ...