might be worth keeping an eye on this one, page-20

"These brokers are so clever after the event it amazes me."

i couldn't agree more.

they seem to change their target prices after the company has fallen

they seem to keep pace with the stock but rarely ever lead

you'd think if they were so called experts they would lead

there are only few good ones around I reckon

brain Johnson seems to be pretty good on banks

of all the analysts
deutsche seems to be on the mark here

"Deutsche Bank 22/10/2008 3 Hold $1.35 53.4%
No changes made to rating or price target, but analysts at Deutsche Bank are quick on their feet to point out investors should be aware time has come for management at Oz Minerals to finally move into "survival mode".
Oz Minerals is pushing ahead with a capex program in the vicinity of $1bn in an overall environment of sharply falling demand for resources, and of prices too.

Having said all of the above, near term earnings momentum remains negative, says Deutsche. $900m in the bank should ensure this company should survive the current downturn. Those are not my words, but Deutsche's.

Interesting detail: the broker suggests investors may have to wait until the second half of 2009 to see metals prices bottom. Also, note the broker now anticipates fiscal 2008 will see a loss for the company. And no dividends are anticipated for years to come. "


I am sure the company will post a lose

no divi of course

however not sure about metals prices bottoming in the second half of 2009

one year away is a long time

agree with this comment

"$900m in the bank should ensure this company should survive the current downturn."

anyway i think this will survive long term for sure