RE: Dupax6 Aug 2025 07:48
Indeed, based on this RNS and industry analysis, the estimated low end (conservative) for the Dupax exploration target by Metals Exploration (MTL) is around 10 million tonnes (Mt) of ore, with historical samples suggesting high grades: over 15 grams/tonne (g/t) gold and up to 7% copper. The company aims to have a maiden resource of 8–10 Mt confirmed by preliminary assessments soon.
Value Addition to MTL
Industry commentary (Hannam & Partners, July 2025) and sector analysis suggest that:
• If Dupax delivers on the low-end (10 Mt) with high grades, it could add 230,000 ounces of gold production per year for 10 years.
• At a gold price of $3,000 per ounce (close to recent realised prices for MTL), and assuming all-in sustaining costs (AISC) near or below $1,000/oz, this could mean:
• Annual EBITDA addition of approximately $460 million.
• On a discounted cash flow basis (10% discount rate), the net present value (NPV) is estimated at about $2 billion for the Dupax project alone.
Share Price Impact
• Market cap as of July 2025: Approx. £450 million (around $600 million).
• A $2 billion NPV for Dupax could triple or quadruple the company’s current valuation, though this depends on successful drilling, resource confirmation, permitting, and project execution.
• Recent share price: Ranged from 12.8p to suggestions of 15–20p by investors.
• Potential price re-rating: If the market assigns even a 50% probability to the low-end NPV, the fair value per share could move toward 30–40p or higher, versus the current 13–20p range, depending on dilution, project progress, and broader risk appetite. This would represent up to a 2–3x uplift from today’s price, reflecting much greater confidence in monetising the Dupax resource.
Exciting times ahead.