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Sylvania Platinum

October 2021

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  • Epic Code:
  • SLP
  • Price:
  • 97p
Final results showed Sylvania achieving target production of 70,000 PGM oz and with average gross PGM basket price rising 83% to US$3,690, that translated to a 108% rise in EBITDA to US$144m. Both PGM grades and recoveries fell, largely reflecting the increased proportion of stored tailings rather than the fresh material, as host chrome mining partner, Semancor, was forced to down tools due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, even with all-in costs rising 38% to US$981 / oz (including a significant rise to US$100 / oz for royalty taxes), the profit mark-up was a massive 276%!With net cash rising to US$106m, Sylvania declared a 4p final dividend (ex-div 28th October) and flagged a potential “supplemental” early next year. ...

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