Written By Tshepo Magagane 1. Copper Industry needs to invest USD2.1trn to meet demand My Transition obsession – as I have said, “Africa missed out on Chinese Steel Production demand driven commodities rally while Australia fully capitalised on this to not only build at a national level but to create local capital pools”. 1. There […]
The Paradox of People Management in High Finance: Balancing Autonomy, Efficiency, and Institutionalization
Thoughts & Insights from Ceaser Siwale Having spent the past 27 years in financial marketsโ24 of them in investment bankingโI have witnessed firsthand the paradox that exists within our industry. While we excel at navigating mergers, deciphering complex financial models, and trying to anticipate market trends, many of us struggle when it comes to managing […]
Political & Country Risk – Why I Dont Listen To Credit Agencies!
Written By Tshepo Magagane When someone talks about it, ask them a simple question “when last were you there, how long were you there for, what business are you doing there”! I have this oversimplification of risk and totally mischaracterization! If Friedland had listen to any of these “quantitative measures, he would not have build […]
Mining Returns
Analysed By Tshepo Magagane Not all metals are created equal! Not all commodities are created equal! Not all jurisdictions are created equal! Not all management teams are created equal! You need teams that understand Geology, Engineering, Social, Politics BUT most importantly Mine Finance. Why I will keep shouting about the opportunity the Transition presents for […]
Dark Arts Of Royaltiesย (thoroughly enjoyed this)
Articulated By Tshepo Magagane Why we have to continue being more innovative in attracting and slicing capital into Mine Finance to solve this gordian-knot of lack of capital to unlock mining projects. NB: Metals & Mining has a deluge of info – you have to be able to sieve and make sense of it – […]
Mastering Executive Presence: 6 Key Traits for Leadership Excellence and Corporate Success
Mutisunge Zulu Director & Chief Risk Officer | Qualified Risk Expert | Harvard & Manchester University Alumnus | Board Director | In this article, I aim to share my reflections, informed by diverse influences such as my faith, academic programs at Alliance Manchester Business School Harvard Business School Executive Education and importantly, both formal and […]
Barrick – Low Grade Realities in Copper (& Chemaf/Chinese)
Analysis By Tshepo Magagane NB: while on the other side – [Ivanhoe Mines is entering a new phase of strong free cash flow generation, following the completion of peak capital expenditures at its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex] – dear me, he called it right!! 1. Lumwana – Zambia Low grades realities – Barrick using USD3/lb […]
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Written By Denise Cortรชs-Keyser ๐จย The global race for minerals is on.ย hashtag#AI,ย hashtag#EVs, andย hashtag#renewablesย are fueling demand for lithium, graphite, and rare earth metals. China dominates supply. The U.S. and Europe need alternatives. Mozambique holds some of the worldโs most strategic mineralsโyet remains largely untapped. The time to invest is NOW. ๐ย ๐๐จ๐ณ๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐โ๐ฌย ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ย &ย ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฅย ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ฌโย ๐๐จ๐ฉย ๐ย ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅย ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ย ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ซย โ Supplies 10% of global graphite for […]
Mitsui Taking a Stake in an Iron Ore Asset: Interesting Valuation Perspective!
Written By Tshepo Magagane Firstly, they call it high grade and taking a closer look at it, this is 61% – so they cant be looking at HBI/DRI. They why pay up this much for the asset Relative comparison – PFS only coming out this year and first ore in 2030…yet they are paying 0.9x […]
Commodity Price forecasts – latest consensus numbers!
Analysed By Tshepo Magagane As much as they are a fool’s errand, you must pay attention to them for debt and equity models. I am going through the Barrick – Lumwana/Reko Technical reports. They are using this LT price as a scenario, but both projects would generate an IRR at USD3/lb (and interestingly, for Gold at […]