Last week, Q1’23 production came in at 106koz @ US$1,348/oz AISC (All-In Sustaining Costs), and FY23 guidance of 450-480koz @ US$1,250-1,400/oz AISC was reiterated. Centamin had previously flagged production to be H2-weighted, but Q1 production and AISC were better than we had hoped. We have reduced our AISC profile as a result, but the savings are offset by changes to the way we model profit-share and cost-recovery at Sukari. Our target price falls to 93p (from 94p); we reiterate SELL.
We quizzed Harmony Gold (JSE: HAR) about the Morobe provincial government’s change of stance to being supportive of the Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture (JV) in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Apparently, previous opposition stemmed from dissatisfaction with the split of revenues accruing to the province, which issue has been resolved. If Newmont’s blockbuster takeover of JV partner Newcrest goes ahead, Harmony would have first right to acquire Newcrest’s 50% interest, should this be put up for sale.
Consolidation in the gold space is a hot topic at the moment, particularly given Newmont’s approach to Newcrest. We believe Caledonia and Shanta to be potential targets; Centamin could look to merge with a Tier II/III peer; and Endeavour is unlikely to be a buyer for now. For 2023, we have advocated selected smaller African Gold producers which feature material upcoming catalysts to outperform – a strategy which has worked well so far, with the exception of Centamin (which we now rate SELL on ab...
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We have revised our model in the light of the FY22 results, and for latest FY23 guidance. The guided FY23 AISC range is rather higher than we expected, and we have rebased our post-FY23 AISC profile accordingly. Our valuations drop significantly; and FY23 and FY24 divi yields appear paltry. Our updated target price and rating are 94p and SELL (prior to temporary suspension: 119p, BUY). Investors should take advantage of the recent share price recovery to exit, possibly re-entering later in the y...
We have revised our model in the light of the FY22 results, and for latest FY23 guidance. The guided FY23 AISC range is rather higher than we expected, and we have rebased our post-FY23 AISC profile accordingly. Our valuations drop significantly; and FY23 and FY24 divi yields appear paltry. Our updated target price and rating are 94p and SELL (prior to temporary suspension: 119p, BUY). Investors should take advantage of the recent share price recovery to exit, possibly re-entering later in the y...
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Relative to our last published forecasts (29 Nov’22), FY22 production was 1% lower, while unit AISC (all-in sustaining costs) of US$1,794/oz was 2% higher. EBITDA was bang in-line, net profit was slightly (4%) ahead, but EPS was 56% down (due to Centamin having guided for zero minority-attributable profit). The balance sheet remains very strong, and the final divi was in-line. However, unlike in 2021 and 2022, there does not appear to be a committed minimum dividend for 2023. We temporarily susp...
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