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08 Oct 2026, 12:48 UTC · 1h ago
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Copper producers are currently undervalued relative to record spot prices, creating a general catalyst for North American miners. The most significant potential upside is for First Quantum Minerals due to expiring hedges and the possible restart of Cobre Panama, though short-term headwinds persist for Capstone Mining.
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North American copper producers are pricing in an average copper price of $5.03 per pound, a 23% discount to current spot prices.
Priced inRBC Capital Markets analysis
So whatSince the historical discount is only 11%, this valuation gap suggests significant upside for EPS estimates if prices hold.
More positive than 93% of claims this week
RBC expects First Quantum Minerals to benefit from expiring copper hedges, stockpile processing at Cobre Panama, and higher grades at Kansanshi.
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Potential upside exists from the Cobre Panama mine restart, the expiry of copper hedges, and higher grades at Kansanshi.
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RBC identifies HudBay Minerals as a preferred name based on expectations for strong free cash flow.
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Priced inRBC Capital Markets analysis
So whatThe removal of hedges allows the company to capture 100% of spot price gains in the next reporting cycle.
More positive than 87% of claims this week
RBC forecasts a weaker third quarter for Capstone Mining due to maintenance shutdowns and input cost pressures, with recovery expected in Q4 and through 2027.
Priced inRBC Capital Markets analysis
So whatShort-term margin compression in the next print will likely be offset by a production ramp-up starting in Q4.
More negative than 78% of claims this week
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More positive than 87% of ticker scores this week
Identified as a preferred name with potential upside from the Cobre Panama mine restart.
More positive than 87% of ticker scores this week
Identified as one of RBC's preferred names with expectations for strong free cash flow.
More positive than 80% of ticker scores this week
The company's platform was selected for Google's Chromebook Perks programme, described as a significant endorsement.
More positive than 74% of ticker scores this week
The company carries an 'outperform' rating with a price target above the reference price.
More positive than 74% of ticker scores this week
The company carries an 'outperform' rating with a price target above the reference price.
More positive than 68% of ticker scores this week
Listed as a preferred name with a strong production setup emerging despite short-term Q3 headwinds.
More negative than 74% of ticker scores this week
The company is rated as 'underperform' with a price target below the current reference price.
More positive than 49% of ticker scores this week
The company is rated as 'sector perform', indicating a neutral to slightly positive outlook.
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