RE: Thumbsuck Figures3 Jul 2022 17:39
Much, much bigger and more important than the last 6 or 12 months is the transition from producing just PGMs and chrome to PGMs, Chrome , Copper & Cobalt. Leaving chrome out of the equation that’s 3 income streams instead of one. Metals may be off their highs, but 3 income streams to one is a complete game changer, especially as one of those new income streams happens to be cobalt at $70k per tonne. Metal prices at present are a mere inconvenience, but would I rather go back 2 years and have a much higher PGM basket to look forward to, but just have PGMs in the race. Hell no, I would much rather be where we are today, looking forward to 3 income streams rather than just one, excluding chrome. Cobalt is the immediate future and I feel all efforts have been switched in this direction to capitalise on the immense Cobalt price. As Seis says, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some cobalt activity in the numbers as no doubt Leon &co are showcasing this in Zambia. I would not be surprised to see some announcements very soon oncobalt rich dumps. Earnings are clearly set to jump this financial year based on current prices, cobalt will ensure this happens, but if sentiment changes and metals recover, with 3 income streams and chrome……. This time next year Rodney!