OK some more research, refined the rough calcs, and come up with below:
Assumptions:
- Global average Alumina content per ton of Bauxite approx 35%
- Average price paid for Bauxite of this grade. $50/t
- 25% Alumina content QBL 30mt inferred Resource approx. $35/t
- Plant and equipment CAPEX based on ABZ project estimates 180m (very approx. based on 2x cost of 2-3mtpa plant)
- OPEX $25 Based on ABZ project estimates and allowing for much better proximity to port and existing infra.
= Gross Profit margin $10/t
Based on 5mtpa x 90% efficiency = 45m gross profit p/a
After exploration, interest, tax, ship load of depreciation, prob gets it down to $35m NPAT
X 6 years ignoring further exploration, increase production efficiencies and Bauxite price upside = $210m.
Realistically no one buys a company at this full type of valuation, but half might be realistic once the 30m/t proven up.
Not trying to ramp, would be genuinely interested in comments if I’ve got any of the above wildly wrong.
Cheers
QBL Price at posting:
4.2¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held