Established Producers VS New ProjectsWhat is the grade of this project all included? Accountants and financiers make the call on these projects.
Well established open pit miners can make money with low grade rock. Their initial capital was absorbed many years past. The build risk is past.
A new project going forward needs around $50/t rock ( 80g/t ageq ) to produce abundant FCF, other wise it will cover costs and continue along but will not be a cash cow. A couple of speed bumps on the way can devistate the value.
This is close to being a project but it really needs silver price to rise. Or a honey hole to pay the first couple of years.
It will require a very efficient operation, in terms of energy and mine planning, embracing electrification and technoloogal advancements to lower the aisc. Talking about a conventional truck and shovel will not pay.
Just an opinion from a quick look at the presentation.