In a May 16 research note, analyst Jake Sekelsky reported that ROTH Capital Partners raised its target price on Great Panther Mining Ltd. (GPR:TSX; GPL:NYSE.American) to US$2.25 per share from US$1.80 (versus about US$0.70 today) after incorporating the Tucano mine acquisition and an in line Q1/19 into the company's model.
ROTH forecasts consolidated 2019 production, including that from Tucano, to be around 175,500 ounces (175.5 Koz) of gold, which "elevates the company to intermediate producer status and should pave the way for a rerating," Sekelsky highlighted.
Tucano should produce 125–135 Koz of gold at all-in sustaining (AISC) of $1,100–$1,200 per ounce, according to Great Panther's management. ROTH's estimate falls within that range, at 130 Koz at an AISC of $1,114 per ounce.
Sekelsky pointed out that capital expenditures will likely remain elevated in 2019 for development and optimization of Tucano. However, this should "moderate" in 2020 once Great Panther has fully integrated the Brazilian project, which is "well underway."
The company commissioned a supplemental oxygen plant at Tucano earlier this month, which already led to an increased grade of gold produced to 1.7 grams per ton, a level that should remain stable now, the analyst added. "We view this improvement as tangible evidence that management's turnaround efforts are beginning to bear fruit and expect continued improvements throughout 2019."
As for Q1/19, the company reported a net loss of $0.05 per share on revenue of $16.7 million versus ROTH's projected loss of $0.03 per share on revenue of $14.7 million. "We attribute the slightly higher loss to increased costs associated with the closing of the Tucano acquisition as well as higher-than-anticipated operating costs in Mexico," commented Sekelsky.
The analyst concluded that "investors should maintain focus on the strides being made at Tucano as we expect the project to be the main value driver over the next year."
ROTH has a Buy rating on Great Panther Mining.
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