The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday edition that analysts at National Bank believe the macroeconomic environment supports precious metal prices due to ongoing political uncertainty, declining real rates, persistent inflation and central banks continuing to be net purchasers. The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that the National Bank analysts continue to rate Capstone Copper "outperform." The analysts gave their share target a $2.25 boost to $12. Analysts on average target the shares at $11.38. On Wednesday the bank reaffirmed its bullish outlook for prices in the months ahead. National Bank analyst Shane Nagle says in a note: "Capstone Copper had earlier highlighted that it is in advanced discussions on a minority stake sale of its Santo Domingo project, expected to be announced in Q3/25. Capstone had earlier provided a detailed plan for the pathway forward at the asset and a minority stake sale could represent a significant catalyst by supporting our valuation for the project as a strategic is likely to ascribe value to additional shallow oxide material, cobalt optionality, potential for high-grade iron ore premiums and additional synergies with the adjacent Mantoverde operation."