RE: Copper’s a Long Winner3 Feb 2026 17:06
@Forensic505 I believe SP Angel dont explicitly say 13p. I believe it's calculated from their assessment of the projects economics. If you ask AI (sorry to be that person) to review the SP Angel note it backs this up (pasted below - using the 29th Oct report).
The 13p valuation for Strategic Minerals (SML) attributed to SP Angel is primarily based on a re-assessment of the Redmoor Project's economics using updated metal prices and an expanded mineral resource. Key components driving this valuation include: Updated Commodity Prices: The original 2020 Scoping Study used conservative prices (Tungsten: $330/mtu, Tin: $20,000/t, Copper: $7,010/t). SP Angel's updated analysis reflects significantly higher current spot prices, with Tungsten reaching ~$630/mtu and Tin ~$35,600/t, which more than triples the project's potential Net Present Value (NPV).Projected NPV Increase: Under these updated price scenarios, the project's post-tax NPV8% rises from US$128m to approximately US$400m. This ~£300m GBP valuation, when divided by SML's share count, aligns with the 13p figure cited by investors and analysts.Mineral Resource Growth: Recent 2025 drilling confirmed "exceptional" high-grade intersections (e.g., 7.19% \(WO_{3}\)) and successfully "twinned" 1980s historical holes. This allows for the inclusion of 30 historical drill holes into the upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) update in Q1 2026, significantly increasing the known scale of the deposit.Improved Recoveries: New metallurgical test work reported recovery rates exceeding 90% for tungsten, tin, and copper, surpassing earlier assumptions and further enhancing project economics. Note: This 13p figure specifically values the Cornwall (Redmoor) asset. It typically excludes other SML interests like the Cobre magnetite operation or the Leigh Creek disposal.