re: interesting purchase18 Nov 2010 22:23
It means that someone else besides me sees the undervaluation and potential, and has backed it to the tune of well over £1m.
Consider HMB producing between 2000 and 2500 ounces/month.
24K-30K ounces per year
Cost/oz around $600 = $18m to $24m profit from mining operations.
Deduct for G&A costs and those costs associated with developing the underground mine, and HMB should be left generating a profit whilst progressing towards an operation targeting 100K ounces/year.
Looks to be at least 5 times undervalued if all goes according to plan over the coming months.
HMB are also targeting 40K ounces from the open pit alone. This would yield $30m+ on its own, and makes the market cap of £32m look decidedly cheap.
The new CEO has experience of operating mines in severely cold environments, and has purchased shares himself.
Great potential IMO.