Core Viewpoint - Precious metal stocks are experiencing a pre-market rise, driven by increasing gold and silver prices, with expectations for strong performance in 2026 due to factors like potential U.S. interest rate cuts and a weakening dollar [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Coeur Mining (CDE.US) rose nearly 4%, Pan American Silver (PAAS.US) increased over 2%, and Barrick Gold (B.US), Newmont Mining (NEM.US), and Harmony Gold (HMY.US) all gained over 1% [1] - Spot gold prices increased by over 1%, reaching a peak of $4,400, while spot silver surged by 3%, reclaiming the $73 mark [1] Group 2: Influencing Factors - The rise in precious metals is attributed to expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts and a weaker dollar, which may support prices in 2026 [1] - In 2025, precious metals experienced a significant upward trend, with gold prices hitting a series of historical highs due to central bank gold purchases, Federal Reserve easing policies, and a weaker dollar [1] - Geopolitical tensions and trade frictions led by the U.S. have also contributed to increased demand for safe-haven assets [1]

Core Viewpoint - Precious metal stocks showed pre-market gains, with notable increases in companies such as Coeur Mining (CDE.US) and Pan American Silver (PAAS.US), driven by rising gold and silver prices [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Gold prices increased by over 1%, reaching a peak of $4,400 during the day, while silver surged by 3%, surpassing $73 [1] - Major mining companies including Barrick Mining (B.US), Newmont Mining (NEM.US), and Harmony Gold (HMY.US) also experienced gains of over 1% [1] Group 2: Market Influences - The rise in precious metals is attributed to expectations of further interest rate cuts in the U.S. and a weakening dollar, which may lead to strong performance in 2026 [1] - Concerns about broad index rebalancing may exert pressure on prices in the near term [1] Group 3: Historical Context - The year 2025 saw a significant rally in precious metals, with gold prices reaching a series of historical highs due to central bank purchases, Federal Reserve easing policies, and a weaker dollar [1] - Geopolitical tensions and trade frictions led by the U.S. have also contributed to increased demand for safe-haven assets [1]

Core Insights - Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) and First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) are well-positioned to benefit from the strong upcycle in gold and silver markets [1] - Both companies are experiencing favorable industry trends, including rising precious-metal prices driven by inflation hedging, central-bank buying, and geopolitical uncertainty [4] Coeur Mining (CDE) - Coeur Mining focuses on silver and gold production in North America, with key assets in the U.S. and Canada, and has improved margins and cash flow due to higher metal prices and operational optimization [2] - In Q3 2025, Coeur reported record production of 111,364 ounces of gold and 4.8 million ounces of silver, with revenues reaching $555 million, reflecting a 15% increase in silver prices and a 4% increase in gold prices [5][11] - The Las Chispas mine acquisition significantly contributed to Coeur's growth, producing 1.6 million ounces of silver and 16.5 thousand ounces of gold in Q3 2025 [6] - Coeur's flagship assets, Rochester and Palmarejo, are expected to support a total production of 392,500–438,000 ounces of gold and 17.1–19.2 million ounces of silver in 2025 [7] - As of September 2025, Coeur's cash and cash equivalents were approximately $266 million, with a debt-to-capital ratio of 10.5% and free cash flow of about $189 million in Q3 [8] First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) - First Majestic, primarily focused on silver with growing gold exposure, reported a record production of 3.9 million ounces of silver in Q3 2025, a 96% year-over-year increase [9] - The Los Gatos Silver Mine, acquired in 2025, was a key contributor, producing 2.13 million silver-equivalent ounces during the quarter [10] - Overall, First Majestic produced 7.7 million silver-equivalent ounces in Q3 2025, with significant contributions from San Dimas and other properties [12][13] - At the end of September 2025, First Majestic's cash and cash equivalents were around $575 million, with a debt-to-capital ratio of 6.9% and free cash flow of about $55 million in Q3 [14] Price Performance & Valuation - CDE stock has increased by 104.2% over the past six months, while AG stock has risen by 99.8% [15] - CDE is trading at a forward 12-month sales multiple of 4.38X, compared to AG's 7.68X [16] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CDE's fiscal 2025 sales implies a year-over-year growth of 96%, with EPS suggesting a 322.22% rise [19] - For AG, the fiscal 2026 sales and EPS estimates imply year-over-year increases of 87% and 279%, respectively [21] Comparative Analysis - CDE is viewed as the stronger overall pick due to its balanced gold-and-silver portfolio, operational execution, and stronger earnings visibility, alongside disciplined cost management and improved balance-sheet profile [23] - CDE holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), while AG has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [24]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights a pre-market rebound in gold and silver stocks, with notable increases in share prices for several companies [1] - AngloGold Ashanti (AU.US) saw a rise of over 3%, while Hycroft Mining (HYMC.US) and First Majestic Silver (AG.US) both increased by 3% [1] - Other companies such as Endeavour Silver (EXK.US) and Coeur Mining (CDE.US) experienced a rise of 2.4%, and Newmont Corporation (NEM.US) rose by over 2% [1] Group 2 - In the pre-market, spot gold increased by over 1.2%, reaching $4,385.7 per ounce [1] - Spot silver surpassed $76, with a daily increase of over 5% [1]

Group 1 - Zijin Mining (02899) rose nearly 3% after announcing the completion of the main construction and core equipment installation for the second phase of the Xizang Julong Copper Mine, marking a key step before production [1] - Asia Pacific Satellite (01045) increased over 5.4%, with a cumulative rise of nearly 30% over the past five trading days, as it operates multiple satellites under China Satcom [1] - Zhaoyan New Drug (06127) fell over 6% following an announcement that its actual controller plans to reduce holdings by up to 14.98 million shares, representing 20.0466% of his holdings and 1.99873% of the company's total share capital [1] - Zhongwei New Materials (02579) surged nearly 7% after signing a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Xinwanda for solid-state batteries [1] Group 2 - Dongyue Group (00189) rose nearly 5% as the long-term contract prices for refrigerants were confirmed, with R32 priced at 61,200 yuan/ton (+1,000 yuan) and R410A at 55,100 yuan/ton (+1,900 yuan) [2] - MicroPort Scientific Corporation (02252) increased over 1.2%, reporting that its core products' cumulative order volume exceeded 230 units [2] - Oil stocks saw gains, with CNOOC (00883) up 4.17%, PetroChina (00857) up 2.91%, and Sinopec (00386) up 1.31%, driven by a rise in international crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions [2] - Baidu Group (09888) rose nearly 7% after announcing a partnership with Uber and Lyft to launch a robotaxi pilot project in the UK by 2026 [2] Group 3 - NIO (09866) rose over 2.4% after announcing that it successfully delivered over 40,000 units of its new ES8 model within 100 days of the official delivery start [3] - Damai Entertainment (01060) increased nearly 5%, with the total box office for the 2025 New Year’s season reaching 5.245 billion yuan as of December 28 [3] Group 4 - Copper mining stocks collectively declined, with Hudbay Minerals (HBM.US) down 4.01%, Taseko Mines (TGB.US) down 3.1%, and Ero Copper (ERO.US) down 1.64%, as international copper futures fell over 4% [5] - Some cryptocurrency-related stocks fell, with IREN Ltd (IREN.US) down 2.21% and Circle (CRCL.US) down 0.94% [5] - NIO (NIO.US) rose 4.71% in the US market, echoing its performance in Hong Kong [6] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon Index fell nearly 1%, with major Chinese concept stocks declining, including Alibaba (BABA.US) down 2.46% and Xpeng Motors (XPEV.US) down 1.35% [6]

Core Viewpoint - The prices of gold and silver have been declining sharply, with significant drops in the shares of mining companies such as Newmont Mining, Pan American Silver, and others, attributed to market volatility caused by unverified rumors regarding a major bank's financial issues related to silver futures [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - Silver prices have seen a substantial decline, with spot silver dropping over 10% to below $71 per ounce, marking a total decrease of $12.7, or 15%, from its intraday high of $84.0 per ounce [1]. - Gold prices have also fallen, with spot gold decreasing by 4% to $4,350 per ounce [1]. - Platinum prices have experienced a significant drop of 13%, now priced at $2,129.10 per ounce [1]. Group 2: Company Impact - Newmont Mining (NEM) shares fell by 6.84%, closing at $98.540 [2]. - Pan American Silver (PAAS) shares decreased by 6.70%, with a closing price of $51.677 [2]. - Kinross Gold (KGC) shares dropped by 6.58%, ending at $27.746 [2]. - Other mining companies such as Allied Gold (AAUC), Osisko Development (ODV), and Caledonia Mining (CMCL) also reported declines ranging from 6.40% to 6.70% [2].

Core Insights - Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE:CDE) is recognized as one of the 13 best gold mining companies to invest in currently, with Roth MKM raising its price target from $20 to $23 while maintaining a Buy rating [1] Acquisition Details - Coeur Mining has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of New Gold Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:NGD) through a wholly-owned subsidiary, following a court-approved plan of arrangement [2] Market Impact - The acquisition is expected to create a new North American senior mining company with an estimated market capitalization of $20 billion, projected to produce approximately 1.25 million gold equivalent ounces in 2026, including 20 million ounces of silver and 900,000 ounces of gold [3] - The combined entity is anticipated to generate over 80% of its revenue from the US and Canada, alongside strong free cash flow generation [3] Financial Projections - The new company is projected to generate around $3 billion in EBITDA and about $2 billion in free cash flow in 2026, significantly higher than Coeur Mining's expected EBITDA of $1 billion and free cash flow of approximately $550 million for the full year of 2025 [4] - The transaction is expected to result in lower costs and improved margins for the combined company [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that gold and silver stocks experienced a significant decline in pre-market trading, with notable drops in several companies [1] - Hycroft Mining (HYMC.US) and First Majestic Silver (AG.US) both fell over 6%, while Endeavour Silver (EXK.US) dropped over 5% [1] - Other companies such as Coeur Mining (CDE.US) and AngloGold Ashanti (AU.US) also saw declines of 5% and nearly 4% respectively, with Newmont Corporation (NEM.US) down over 3% [1] Group 2 - The spot price of gold fell below $4410 per ounce, marking a daily decrease of 2.69% [1] - The spot price of silver dropped below $73 per ounce, experiencing a significant daily decline of 7.86% [1]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - In 2025, silver prices soared due to factors such as US tariffs, the US debt crisis, and geopolitical conflicts. Despite significant price fluctuations, the "supply imbalance" problem persisted, and the price reached over $70 by the end of the year, with a cumulative increase of over 120% [1]. - The global silver supply-demand fundamentals have shown a deficit for five consecutive years. Although demand in multiple sectors has declined, the significant increase in silver - supported exchange - traded products (ETP) has tightened market liquidity. In 2026, high profits may drive mining companies to increase production [4][5]. - The operation of major silver mines in the Americas has a significant impact on the global silver market. The production of some mines is expected to increase, while others may face challenges such as resource depletion [9]. 3. Section - by - Section Summaries 2025 Silver Price Trend Review - In the first half of 2025, silver underperformed gold due to trade frictions and weak industrial product prices. In the second half, strong demand and stable supply led to a continuous decline in spot inventory, and silver prices outperformed gold [1]. - In early October, silver broke through the 2011 high, reaching $50 with a cumulative increase of nearly 90%. After a significant correction, prices rebounded in late November, surpassing the October high and reaching over $70, with a cumulative increase of over 120%. In December, silver prices continued to rise, with a monthly increase of over 30% [1]. Silver Overall Supply - Demand Situation - The global silver supply - demand situation has shown a deficit for five consecutive years, but the deficit has improved compared to previous years. Although demand in multiple sectors has declined, the significant increase in ETPs has tightened market liquidity. AI and new energy sectors have great potential for silver demand, making the supply even tighter [4][5]. - Metal Focus estimates that the global silver mine supply in 2025 will be approximately 31,788 tons, basically the same as in 2024 and at the upper - middle level in the past 10 years. The World Silver Association predicts that the average all - in sustaining cost (AISC) in the first half of 2025 will drop to $13.0 per ounce [5]. Analysis of the Supply Status of Major Silver Mining Enterprises in the Americas - In 2024, the silver production in the Americas accounted for over 50% of the global total. The top 20 global silver - producing enterprises are mainly large comprehensive or copper - gold mining companies, but silver production has a relatively limited marginal contribution to their cash flow [8]. - Five major silver mining companies in the Americas, including Fresnillo, Pan American Silver, Coeur Mining, Hecla Mining, and First Majestic, are expected to account for about 15% of the global silver mine supply in 2025. Their new and old mine exploration and production will affect the competition for key mineral resources [9]. - **Fresnillo**: The world's largest silver mining company, with expected production to decline by 13.8% to 48.5 million ounces in 2025. It may recover in 2026 but remain below 5 million ounces. Some mines face resource depletion risks, while the Juanicipio mine has great exploration potential [10]. - **Pan American Silver**: A Canadian mining company. In 2025, the expected silver production is 22.1 million ounces, a year - on - year increase of about 4.7%. In May 2025, it announced the acquisition of MAG Silver to obtain a 44% stake in the Juanicipio silver mine, which is expected to significantly increase production in the next two years [16]. - **Coeur Mining**: Based in the US, with an expected silver production of 18.45 million ounces in 2025, a year - on - year increase of 61.8%. The Rochester mine is the key growth project, and the Silvertip mine is the core reserve project for medium - to - long - term growth. The company expects production to reach 20 million ounces in 2026, a year - on - year increase of about 30% [18]. - **Hecla Mining**: The largest primary silver producer in the US and Canada. In 2025, the expected silver production is 17.2 million ounces, a year - on - year increase of 6.2%. The Greens Creek and Lucky Friday mines contribute about 78% of the production. The company's production is expected to remain stable above 17 million ounces in the next two years [20]. - **First Majestic**: A Canadian company, one of the global silver mining leaders. In 2025, the expected silver production is 15.3 million ounces, a year - on - year increase of 82.1%. The San Dimas mine is the main contributor to performance, and the acquisition of the Los Gatos mine shows strong production growth potential [23].

Group 1 - Precious metal stocks experienced a pre-market rally, with Hycroft Mining (HYMC.US) rising over 5% [1] - Coeur Mining (CDE.US) increased by more than 2.8%, while AngloGold Ashanti (AU.US) and Newmont Corporation (NEM.US) saw gains of over 1.4% and 1%, respectively [1] - First Majestic Silver (AG.US) rose over 3%, and both Endeavour Silver (EXK.US) and Dolly Varden Silver (DVS.US) increased by more than 2.8% [1] Group 2 - Spot gold prices increased by over 1%, reaching $4,526.64 [1] - Spot silver prices surged by over 4%, hitting $74.75, both marking new historical highs [1]