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Recap of Key Indicators

1. Price Action:
   • OZM closed at 7.9 cents on May 30, down 3.66%, just above the support zone (6.5–7.0 cents).
   • Recent price history: February 2025 peak at 13.5 cents, April pullback to 6.5 cents, recovery to 11.5 cents, and a May decline to 7.9 cents despite a drilling update (25.0m at 1.24 g/t Au).
2. Bollinger Bands:
   • Narrow bands (Upper ~10.0 cents, Lower ~7.0 cents) indicate a “squeeze,” suggesting low volatility and a potential for a significant move (up or down).
   • Price at 7.9 cents is just below the Middle Band (~8.0–8.5 cents), reflecting a neutral to slightly bearish trend but with limited downside (near the Lower Band and support).
3. MACD:
   • Bearish crossover (MACD Line below Signal Line), negative histogram, but the histogram is shrinking, suggesting the downtrend is losing momentum.
   • A potential bullish crossover (MACD Line approaching Signal Line) could signal a trend reversal if a catalyst emerges.
4. Fundamentals:
   • JORC MRE: Unchanged at 260,000 ounces since July 2023, despite successful drilling (e.g., Cross Fault discovery: 48m at 1.66 g/t Au, 1m at 22.58 g/t).
   • Feasibility Study: Heap Leach Feasibility Study at Mulgabbie North, due by September 2025, fully funded by LINE Hydrogen and BIM Metals (LHBM).
   • Recent Drilling: Two diamond drill holes in 2025 provided structural data on the Cross Fault, guiding future drilling with potential for high-grade discoveries.

Assessment of Likely Direction

Bullish Case (Upside)

• Technical Support:
  • The Bollinger Band squeeze (narrow bands) often precedes a breakout, and the price’s proximity to the Lower Band (7.0 cents) and support zone (6.5–7.0 cents) suggests limited downside. A move above the Middle Band (8.5 cents) and Upper Band (10.0 cents) would confirm a bullish breakout.
  • The MACD’s shrinking negative histogram indicates the bearish trend is weakening, and a bullish crossover (MACD Line above Signal Line) could align with a breakout, especially if triggered by a catalyst.
• Fundamental Catalysts:
  • High-Grade Drilling: Planned RC and AC drilling at Cross Fault (400m strike length, high-grade intercepts like 1m at 22.58 g/t Au) and Golden Goose could deliver a significant result (>5 g/t over wide intervals), prompting an MRE update (e.g., adding 100,000+ ounces). The market’s disappointment with the May 30 result (1.24 g/t Au) sets a low bar for a positive surprise.
  • Heap Leach Feasibility Study: A positive outcome (due by September 2025) or interim update (e.g., confirming high recovery rates or low costs) could de-risk the project, providing a clear path to cash flow via a 50:50 profit share with LHBM.
  • Gold Price Tailwind: Gold at AU$5,000+/oz supports speculative gold stocks, and further price increases (e.g., due to geopolitical tensions) could amplify upside.
• Market Sentiment: OZM’s year-to-date gain of 173.81% (as of April 2025) reflects speculative appeal, and a strong catalyst could reignite retail investor interest, as seen with DTR’s 41.8% surge on May 27, 2025.
• Likelihood: Moderate to High. The technical setup (Bollinger Band squeeze, MACD nearing a crossover) and upcoming catalysts (drilling, feasibility study) favor a potential breakout, especially given the stock’s position near support with limited downside risk.

Bearish Case (Downside)

• Technical Risk:
  • A break below the support zone (6.5 cents) and Lower Band (6.0 cents) with a growing negative MACD histogram would confirm a bearish breakdown, targeting 2.5 cents (December 2024 low).
  • The current price (7.9 cents) is below the Middle Band, and the MACD remains bearish (below zero line), indicating a lack of bullish momentum without a catalyst.
• Fundamental Risks:
  • Weak Drill Results: If upcoming drilling at Cross Fault or Golden Goose yields low grades (<2 g/t) or fails to expand the MRE, investor confidence could erode further, especially after the May 30 disappointment.
  • Feasibility Study Delays/Issues: A negative outcome (e.g., uneconomic heap leach project) or delays (e.g., permitting issues) could lead to a sell-off, potentially triggering a AU$4 million break fee from LHBM.
  • Market Downturn: ASX volatility (e.g., $48 billion loss in April 2025) and a potential gold price drop (e.g., to AU$4,500/oz) could pressure micro-caps like OZM.
• Likelihood: Moderate. While the technical setup suggests a breakdown is possible, the proximity to support (6.5 cents) and weakening bearish momentum (MACD) reduce the immediate risk. A negative catalyst would be required to drive a significant decline.

Neutral/Consolidation Case

• Technical View:
  • The price may continue oscillating between 6.5 and 10.0 cents (Lower to Upper Band), with narrow Bollinger Bands and a flat MACD (near the zero line), reflecting indecision until a catalyst emerges.
• Fundamental View:
  • Without a significant drilling result or feasibility study update, OZM may remain in a holding pattern, as seen after the May 30 drilling update (1.24 g/t Au), which failed to impress the market.
• Likelihood: High in the short term (next 1–2 months), unless a catalyst emerges sooner. The lack of immediate news following the May 30 result suggests consolidation is the default scenario until new data is released.

Conclusion: Most Likely Direction

• Short-Term (June–July 2025): Consolidation is most likely, with the price oscillating between 6.5 and 10.0 cents. The technical setup (Bollinger Band squeeze, MACD nearing a crossover) favors a slight upside bias, but a catalyst is needed to confirm a breakout.
• Medium-Term (Q3–Q4 2025): The most likely direction is to the upside, with a potential breakout above 10.0 cents targeting 11.5–13.5 cents. This is driven by:
  • Upcoming drilling at Cross Fault and Golden Goose, which could deliver a high-grade result and prompt an MRE update.
  • The Heap Leach Feasibility Study’s expected completion by September 2025, which, if positive, would de-risk the project and support a price surge.
  • Gold prices (AU$5,000+/oz) and speculative interest in ASX gold stocks, as seen with DTR.

A bearish breakdown (below 6.5 cents) is less likely unless drilling results are consistently weak or the feasibility study fails, neither of which aligns with the current trajectory of OZM’s exploration and development efforts.