** BofA Global Research turns incrementally positive on the European mining equipment sector, citing the imminent start of large copper final investment decisions

** The broker expects downstream orders to "soon mirror upstream strength given usual 1-3 quarter lag" as processing equipment is purchased later

** BofA double upgrades Swedish manufacturer Epiroc EPIRa.ST to "buy" from "underperform", naming it a "copper winner" and the primary beneficiary of large orders due to its surface drilling leadership

** It also lifts Danish peer FLSmidth FLS.CO to "buy" from "neutral", citing the company's underappreciated quality and significant recent margin expansion

** BofA reiterates "buy" on Weir WEIR.L, calling it an "attractive buying opportunity" at a discounted valuation with the highest margins and aftermarket exposure among peers

** The broker stays "neutral" on Sandvik SAND.ST as tungsten volatility hampers margin visibility, and on Metso METSO.HE over valuation concerns