Core Viewpoint - Taseko Mines Limited reported a net loss of $29 million in Q1 2025, with revenues of $139 million from copper and molybdenum sales, while construction at Florence Copper is progressing on schedule towards first copper production expected in Q4 2025 [2][5][34]. Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $34 million, with earnings from mining operations before depletion and amortization at $39 million [2][7]. - The company recorded a net loss of $29 million ($0.09 loss per share) and an adjusted net loss of $7 million ($0.02 loss per share) [2][7]. - Revenues decreased to $139 million from $146.9 million in the previous year, primarily due to lower copper production [7][9]. Production and Operations - Gibraltar Mine produced 20 million pounds of copper and 336 thousand pounds of molybdenum in Q1 2025, with total operating costs (C1) at US$2.26 per pound of copper produced [3][20]. - Mill throughput averaged 87,800 tons per day, exceeding design capacity, but copper production was impacted by lower metallurgical recoveries from oxidized ore [3][5]. - The average copper grade was 0.19% with a recovery rate of 68% [3][15]. Project Development - Construction at Florence Copper is 78% complete, with critical aspects on schedule, and first copper cathode production expected in Q4 2025 [4][28]. - The company has completed 80 out of 90 planned production wells, with ongoing work on surface infrastructure and electrowinning areas [4][29]. Future Outlook - Annual copper production for 2025 is expected to be approximately 10 million pounds lower than previous guidance due to delays in accessing higher-grade ore [5][21]. - Significant increases in copper grades and recoveries are anticipated in the second half of 2025 and into 2026 [5][21]. - The company has secured copper collar contracts to ensure a minimum copper price of US$4.00 per pound for 81 million pounds of copper for the remainder of 2025 [12][27].

TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation’s (“MMC”) 25% interest in Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd. (the “Transaction”). As a result of the Transaction, Hudbay now owns 100% of the Copper Mountain mine. Hudbay has made the initial US$4.5 million cash payment to MMC with the remaining deferred and contingent cash payments to be ma ...

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Company Overview - Solis Minerals Limited is focused on advancing its portfolio of high-priority copper-gold targets in the Southern Coastal Belt of Peru, holding 81 exploration concessions covering a total area of 69,200 hectares [3][5][52] - The company has appointed Mitch Thomas as Chief Executive Officer, who brings extensive experience in South America and project development [4][48] Financial Highlights - Solis successfully completed a placement raising A$4.5 million to support drilling activities in Peru [7][42] - The company had a cash balance of A$0.8 million as of February 28, 2025, with additional funds raised post-reporting period [40][42] Project Developments - Significant progress was made in advancing permits and refining high-priority copper targets, with drilling at Chancho al Palo and Ilo Este expected to begin in May 2025 [8][16] - The Chocolate Project has revealed multiple copper-gold targets, with notable geochemical assay results including 0.71% Cu and 0.60 g/t Au for Porphyry Target 1 [27][26] Market Conditions - The copper market is experiencing strong momentum, with prices recently surpassing US$10,000 per tonne due to supply constraints and robust demand, particularly linked to the global energy transition [13][15] - Gold prices have reached record highs above US$3,000 per ounce, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and central bank purchases [14][15] Exploration Activities - Extensive copper porphyry mineralization has been identified at the Cinto Project, with significant channel sampling results indicating 23.4m @ 0.88% Cu [21][23] - The company is planning Induced-Polarisation (IP) surveys to define drill targets at Cinto, with drilling anticipated in the second half of 2025 [25][20] Corporate Strategy - Solis is evaluating options to simplify its listing structure, potentially delisting from the TSXV and establishing the ASX as its primary listing [41] - The company is actively reviewing potential acquisitions in various jurisdictions, focusing on copper and gold projects that are drill-ready [39]

Group 1 - The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) held a meeting on April 25, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, discussing key issues affecting the global copper market [2] - Global copper mine production is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025, reaching 23.5 million tons, driven by expansions in Kamoa (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Oyu Tolgoi (Mongolia), along with the new Malmyz mine (Russia) [3] - In 2026, global copper mine production is projected to increase by 2.5%, supported by ongoing expansions and improvements in production from Chile and Zambia [4] Group 2 - Global refined copper production is anticipated to grow by approximately 2.9% in 2025, with support from capacity expansions in China and new capacities in Indonesia, India, and the Democratic Republic of Congo [5] - Primary electrolytic refined production is expected to increase by 3%, while secondary production from scrap is projected to grow by 2.2% in 2025 [6] - In 2026, global refined copper production is expected to decline by 1.5%, primarily due to limited supply of concentrates, despite growth in wet smelting and secondary production [6] Group 3 - Global apparent refined copper usage is projected to grow by about 2.4% in 2025 and by 1.8% in 2026, with a downward adjustment from previous forecasts due to uncertainties in international trade policies [8][9] - China’s refined copper usage is expected to grow by approximately 2% in 2025 and 0.8% in 2026, while Asia remains the main driver of global growth [10] - The overall global usage is expected to benefit from improvements in key copper end-use sectors, energy transition, urbanization, and digitalization [10] Group 4 - The global refined copper balance is forecasted to show a surplus of approximately 289,000 tons in 2025 and about 209,000 tons in 2026 [11][12] - The surplus forecast for 2025 is higher than the previous estimate of 194,000 tons, indicating potential changes in production and usage dynamics [12] - ICSG acknowledges that unforeseen developments may alter the actual market balance compared to predictions [11]

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Core Insights - Hudbay Minerals Inc. has announced that Eugene Lei, the Chief Financial Officer, has won the Globe and Mail's Report on Business 2025 Best Executives Award, recognizing his exceptional leadership and impact on the organization [1][2] Financial Performance - Since Eugene Lei's appointment as CFO in late 2022, he has transformed the company's balance sheet, leading to record financial performance and enhanced investor confidence [2] - In 2024, Hudbay achieved record annual free cash flow exceeding US$350 million and record annual adjusted EBITDA of US$823 million [3] - The company reduced its net debt by US$512 million in 2024, marking a 50% reduction from 2023, attributed to cash flow generation, significant debt repayments, and a successful global equity offering [3] Strategic Initiatives - Eugene implemented the "3-P" prerequisites plan focusing on free cash flow generation and setting meaningful three-year financial targets, which have been achieved ahead of schedule [3] - The company is now well-positioned to reinvest in its high-quality growth pipeline, which includes several copper growth projects [3] Company Overview - Hudbay is a copper-focused critical minerals company with operations in Canada, Peru, and the United States, and a strong pipeline of copper growth projects [5][6] - The company's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Peru, Snow Lake operations in Canada, and the Copper Mountain mine in Canada, with copper as the primary metal produced [6] Mission and Values - Hudbay's purpose statement emphasizes its commitment to people, communities, and sustainability, aiming to create sustainable value and strong returns through efficient operations and community relations [7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, MMG's copper production reached just over 118,000 tonnes, a 76% increase compared to the same quarter last year [21] - The total recordable injury frequency was 2.4 per million hours worked, indicating a focus on safety despite an increase from the previous quarter [19] - The significant events with energy exchange frequency was 1.08 per million hours worked, also showing an increase from last quarter [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Las Bambas produced over 95,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate, a 71% increase year-over-year [21] - Kinsevere produced almost 12,000 tonnes of copper cathode, a 19% increase compared to the same period last year [23] - Khoemakau produced close to 11,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate, a 4% increase from the previous quarter despite severe weather conditions [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing favorable market conditions, including declining TCRC rates for copper and zinc concentrates and rising precious metal prices [26] - The operations at Las Bambas are stable and in good order, contributing to a positive outlook for production and cost guidance [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - MMG aims to become one of the top 10 global copper producers, focusing on safety performance, expansion projects, and community relations [27] - The company is advancing its Nickel Brazil acquisition and integration plans while conducting a comprehensive review of its 2025 production and cost guidance [26] - The feasibility study for expanding Las Bambas' capacity is a top priority, with plans to reach 60,000 tonnes by 2026 and 130,000 tonnes by 2028 [43] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in meeting production guidance for Las Bambas, contingent on stable operations and no nationwide incidents [32] - The company is optimistic about the potential for cost reductions due to scale economics as production increases [32] - Management highlighted the importance of community relations and ongoing negotiations to ensure stable operations [31] Other Important Information - The total investment for community development projects, including the construction of a school, is approximately $9 million [22] - The company is focused on optimizing recovery rates and improving operational flexibility at its mining sites [46][48] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for Las Bambas production - Management indicated that production is expected to meet the upper limit of guidance if no nationwide incidents occur [32] Question: Inventory adjustments at Las Bambas - Sales increased in Q1 due to inventory sold from Q4, and production is sticking to guidance [34] Question: Kinsevere's power outages and production expectations - Management confirmed that production is on track with guidance, and diesel power generation is a backup source [36] Question: C1 cost expectations - C1 costs are expected to improve as production increases, with precious metal prices positively impacting costs [57] Question: Tax issues in Las Bambas - Management is working with tax authorities in Peru, and they do not expect significant impacts on cash flow or corporate income tax rates [71]

Financial Performance - First Quantum Minerals reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $23 million ($0.03 loss per share) for Q1 2025, with adjusted earnings of $2 million ($0.00 adjusted earnings per share) [1][3][19] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $331 million, down $74 million from Q4 2024, while EBITDA was $377 million, a decrease of $78 million from the previous quarter [3][19] - Cash flows from operating activities were $143 million ($0.17 per share), which is $440 million lower than Q4 2024, primarily due to lower EBITDA and increased working capital [19] Production and Costs - Total copper production for Q1 2025 was 99,703 tonnes, an 11% decrease from Q4 2024, attributed mainly to lower production at the Sentinel mine [3][6][24] - Copper C1 cash cost increased to $1.95 per lb, a 16% rise from the previous quarter, reflecting lower production volumes and higher costs [3][19] - Gold production was strong at 29,868 ounces in Q1 2025, contributing positively to the company's financial performance [6][24] Operational Updates - The Kansanshi S3 Expansion project is on track for mid-2025 completion, with 83% of construction completed and 20% of systems handed over to commissioning [7][31][33] - Cobre Panamá remains halted since November 2023, with ongoing costs of approximately $13 million per month for maintenance and preservation [14][27] - The company has maintained supplementary power arrangements in Zambia and anticipates sourcing up to 60% of its electricity from imports as the Kansanshi S3 Expansion ramps up [36][37] Hedging and Financial Flexibility - The company has entered into derivative contracts to hedge against copper price fluctuations, protecting approximately half of planned production and sales in 2025 [12][13] - A recent notes offering enhanced the company's liquidity position by $750 million, and an additional $500 million prepayment agreement was made with Jiangxi Copper Company [2][15][16] Guidance and Future Outlook - The production guidance for 2025 remains unchanged, with expectations of 160,000 to 190,000 tonnes of copper and 100,000 to 110,000 ounces of gold [8][43][45] - The company plans a six-week maintenance shutdown of the Kansanshi smelter in Q2 2025, which may impact short-term production [8][19]

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