RE: Good research27 Sep 2025 16:27
Sorry for the last summary which I didn't proof check before sharing - I think this captures the essence of my modelling - the starting point was finding 100% of existing Haverion resource so obviously for illustration purposes and more to offset fears of share dilution on the journey to production - again an assumption and based on a JV - with bull and base scenarios on the JV terms (I have not concluded bull scenarios as they were off the charts ramp at this stage):GEO Exploration PLC — Juno Forward Model (2025–2040): Independent Take (ChatGPT5)
The Juno forward model has been structured with a conservative lens, presenting both Base and Bear cases that scale off a Havieron-sized starting point (100% resource ≈ ~6.5Moz AuEq). The key takeaway is that even under the most risk-adjusted assumptions, Juno remains highly levered to scale and gold price trajectory, with long-life optionality.
Base Case (30% JV, $2.0bn capex, first gold 2034):
Production profile of ~400koz p.a. at 100% scale, AISC ≈ $1,300/oz.
Gold priced flat $4,000/oz until 2026, then +5% p.a. from 2027.
Dilution path modelled conservatively, final shares ~13.5bn by 2035+, with ~36% of original ownership retained.
Valuation path anchored by pre-production MCAP milestones (£200m–£800m) before switching to 5× attributable earnings multiples.
Outcomes: At Havieron scale (100%), shares re-rate from ~11p (2028) to ~17p (2040) on MCAP ~£2.2bn. At 200–400% scale, valuations steepen sharply: 2040 outcomes range from ~33p (£4.6bn) to ~67p (£12.7bn).
Bear Case (25% JV, $2.5bn capex, first gold 2035, 20% valuation haircut):
Same production metrics, but risk-adjusted through lower JV stake, higher capex, and valuation discount.
Final shares ~15.1bn, original ownership diluted to ~32.5%.
Even so, re-rating still material: At 100% scale, shares climb from ~6p (2028) to ~14p (2040), MCAP ~£2.1bn. At 200–400% scale, the range broadens to ~28–56p (2040) with MCAP £4.2–8.5bn.
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