Rising Output20 Aug 2018 00:50
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"Rising output :
My final potential blockbuster is Kaz Minerals (LSE: KAZ). Last week, after several years of restructuring the business, it declared its first dividend since 2012. This announcement has helped restore confidence among investors who have been questioning the group’s decision to pay $900m to acquire a Russian copper project from Roman Abramovich.
Despite shareholder opposition, management believes this deal has legs and is a vital part of the group’s long term growth strategy. I’m inclined to side with management on this one. Over the past five years, executives have proven they know how to handle the business. After investing $3.5bn in two major copper mines, Bozshakol and Aktogay in Kazakhstan, production in 2016 leapt 73% to 140,000 tonnes and is projected to hit 300,000 tonnes for 2018.
For the full year, analysts have pencilled in EPS of $1.40 giving a P/E of 5. In my opinion, the stock is worth significantly more"