Todays Australian: Stocking up for the future: expert advice Peter Wright, Burrell
Pan Australia (PNA): Successful commissioning of the Phu Kham copper and goldmine in Laos and a reserve upgrade have been overshadowed by the dramatic fall in the copper price.
With one of the mining industry's lowest strip ratios at 1:1 and consequent low cost of about US81c a pound versus the prevailing spot price of $US1.48, PanAust is well placed for the inevitable supply side issues that will arise, with current spot price possibly eliminating swathes of copper production.
PNA Price at posting:
13.7¢ Sentiment: LT Buy Disclosure: Held