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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM) leadership

    Dalton Baretto's questions to Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Dalton Baretto of Canaccord Genuity Inc. questioned whether the Mitsubishi transaction might face regulatory scrutiny in Washington, D.C. He also asked for the rationale for not bringing the Albion process to the front-end of the project, considering Hudbay's strong balance sheet and the lack of U.S. smelting capacity.

    Answer

    President and CEO Peter Kukielski and CFO Eugene Lei expressed confidence that the deal would not face regulatory issues, as it involves a minority stake that facilitates significant U.S. investment and job creation, aligning with national security objectives. Regarding the Albion process, Peter Kukielski reiterated that its optimal timing needs to be thoroughly evaluated with their partner during the feasibility study.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Dalton Baretto from Canaccord Genuity asked about the potential to accelerate permitting for Copper World's Phase II and its eligibility for the FAST-41 track. He also inquired if value for Phase II is being incorporated into the current JV and financing discussions. In a follow-up, he requested an update on the permitting status and mine plan timing for the New Ingerbelle deposit at Copper Mountain.

    Answer

    President & CEO Peter Kukielski stated the focus is firmly on Copper World Phase I to avoid confusion, and that FAST-41 is not applicable. CFO Eugene Lei added that while they expect partners to see the holistic value of the multi-phase project, he could not detail negotiations. For New Ingerbelle, COO Andre Lauzon reported that permitting is progressing well, with a positive result hoped for by late 2024 or early 2025, and its production is already factored into guidance within a couple of years.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Dalton Baretto of Canaccord Genuity posed long-term questions regarding the Constancia mine's profile after 2030, the readiness of the Caballito satellite deposit, the Manitoba operation's exposure to the Canadian dollar, and the potential for share buybacks given the company's strong balance sheet.

    Answer

    CEO Peter Kukielski indicated it's unlikely satellite deposits would be in production before the early 2030s but noted that Copper World's output would mitigate any potential gap. COO Andre Lauzon added that permit expansions are being pursued to increase Constancia's throughput. CFO Eugene Lei discussed the positive impact of a weaker Canadian dollar and stated that while share buybacks are considered, the focus remains on high-return internal investments.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM) leadership • Q2 2024

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    Dalton Baretto from Canaccord Genuity asked if the upcoming U.S. election could delay Copper World permits, whether the company would still wait for permits to launch the JV process, and for management's perspective on why Hudbay's stock trades at a discount to its peers.

    Answer

    President & CEO Peter Kukielski expressed confidence in receiving the state-level Copper World permits by year-end, noting the process is state-driven and not dependent on the federal political landscape. He confirmed the plan remains to initiate the JV process after receiving the permits. Regarding valuation, Kukielski suggested the market is awaiting the outcome of the Copper World permitting process and exploration clarity in Peru. CFO Eugene Lei added that investor interest is growing due to the company's catalysts.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Ero Copper Corp (ERO) leadership

    Dalton Baretto's questions to Ero Copper Corp (ERO) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Dalton Baretto inquired about the operational status of the Tucumar project in July, specifically its performance relative to design capacity, and asked about the underlying assumptions for the updated full-year guidance.

    Answer

    President and CEO Makko Defilippo explained that the focus for Tucumar has shifted from fixing bottlenecks in the first half of the year to achieving consistent performance in the second half. While declining to provide specific July figures, he stated the company expects to exit the year operating at approximately 80% of design capacity, with full capacity now targeted for Q1 2026.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Ero Copper Corp (ERO) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Dalton Baretto of Canaccord Genuity inquired about the operational performance of all three assets in April, the nature of a $43 million advance to customers, the company's current exploration focus, and long-term strategies for Tucuma, including grade management and regional M&A.

    Answer

    President and CEO Makko DeFilippo confirmed positive operational trends across all assets in April, with Tucuma's performance aligned with expectations following filter press repairs. He detailed that exploration efforts are concentrated on the Furnas project, and long-term plans for Tucuma involve leveraging its strategic position and exploring pathways to maintain elevated production. EVP and CFO Wayne Drier clarified the customer advance was a temporary accounting item from switching trading houses.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Ero Copper Corp (ERO) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Dalton Baretto of Canaccord Genuity asked about the measures being put in place at Caraíba to ensure development rates are maintained after the second contractor demobilizes. He also inquired about Tucumã's throughput performance and the cadence of future shutdowns, and asked about the potential form of future capital returns to shareholders.

    Answer

    EVP and COO Gelson Batista explained that the second contractor at Caraíba is being carefully integrated and will work in separate areas to ensure performance. President and CEO Makko DeFilippo added that using a third-party for about one-third of development is part of the long-term strategy. Regarding Tucumã, DeFilippo noted strong recoveries and concentrate grades, with the current focus on increasing throughput. On capital returns, he stated it was too early to discuss the specific form (e.g., buybacks vs. dividends) until the company makes progress on deleveraging.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Ero Copper Corp (ERO) leadership • Q2 2024

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    Dalton Baretto of Canaccord Genuity asked about the long-term strategy for Tucuma as grades decline, exploration updates for the Caraiba camp, and the general outlook and timeline for the newly acquired Furnas project.

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    CEO David Strang explained the plan for Tucuma involves drilling its underground resource to supplement open-pit ore by 2027. He noted Caraiba exploration continues at Pilar and Vermelhos. For Furnas, he deferred specifics until a resource estimate is released later in the year but highlighted Ero's focus on its potential as an underground mine, a different approach from Vale's previous open-pit concept.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Hecla Mining Co (HL) leadership

    Dalton Baretto's questions to Hecla Mining Co (HL) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Dalton Baretto asked for context on the increasingly uncertain language regarding Keno Hill's outlook, seeking details on the capital and time required to reach 600 tons per day and the metal prices that might trigger a production curtailment. He also inquired about the parameters of Hecla's acquisition strategy and the potential development approach for the Libby project.

    Answer

    Robert Krcmarov, President & CEO, described Keno Hill as an evolving work in progress, noting that reaching 600 tons per day will take a few years and depends on critical permitting and infrastructure projects. Regarding acquisitions, he stated the focus remains on silver and disciplined capital allocation. For the Libby project, Krcmarov acknowledged its large scale and suggested a partnership with a copper-focused company would be considered to manage the significant capital cost.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Silvercorp Metals Inc (SVM) leadership

    Dalton Baretto's questions to Silvercorp Metals Inc (SVM) leadership • Q3 2025

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    Dalton Baretto of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. asked about Silvercorp's exposure to potential tariffs, the scope of the upcoming April update for the El Domo project, and the commitment of its project partner, Salazar Resources.

    Answer

    Lon Shaver, an executive, confirmed Silvercorp has no direct tariff exposure as its concentrates are sold domestically in China. He explained the April El Domo update will detail the budget and construction plan, with a goal to reduce initial capital below the $248 million feasibility estimate, while the production plan remains stable. Shaver affirmed a strong relationship with Salazar Resources but could not comment on their future intentions.

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    Dalton Baretto's questions to Silvercorp Metals Inc (SVM) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Dalton Baretto of Canaccord Genuity inquired about the El Domo project, asking about the likelihood of an appeal to the recent court ruling, potential restrictions during the legal process, the timeline if the case reaches the constitutional court, and the financing plan for the project's construction.

    Answer

    Executive Lon Shaver acknowledged they expect an appeal but feel positive about the outcome and confirmed they can move forward with development without restrictions during the process. He noted a constitutional court case could take 2-3 years, but the company does not intend to delay development activities. Shaver stated that financing for the build can be covered by the existing funding package from Wheaton Precious Metals and the company's cash on hand.

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