RE: WPIC statistics22 Nov 2017 05:17
Jeffry it is "one of the lowest cost PGM producers" not THE lowest cost, that is the truth.
Likewise SLP is one of the lowest cost PGM producers too
JLP are currently produce almost1500 ounces per month with it projected to rise.
SLP are producing alnost 6000 ounces per month with it projected to rise thanks to the Phoenix acquisition
Unit costs reported are not necessarily a good comparison as what are JLPs other associated costs? We have not seen the actual profit after all costs, being small scale and ramping up these are likely to be higher than SLPs current AISC (minus project Echo expansion). On that note, Project Echo will allow the company to maintain current production levels and lower cash costs by about a third as was originally stated. This might now be around a quarter given the acquisition of Phoenix will bring higher costs. However SLP are confident they can reduce the cash costs of Phoenix considerably and boost PGM production.
JLP have added risks in the form of additional financing requirements for it's array of other projects, BMR included. While these are classed as assets and hold tremendous potential value, the key word is potential. Nothing is certain in this game and right now these additional projects are burning cash. SLP are currently saving around $3 million each quarter I believe and will receive tax credits for the spends on Project Echo. If this stock jumped to 18-20p tomorrow I would consider JLP at it's current market valuation but this stock is by far, without a doubt the better value based on simple cash generation projections. There is no question.