Post says Thompson Creek's plans win analyst support
2007-07-11 08:56 ET - In the News
The Financial Post reports in its Wednesday edition that Thompson Creek Metals Company ($20.45) on Tuesday announced a revised mine life of 27 years for its molybdenum producing open pit Endako mine near Fraser Lake, B.C. The Post's David Pett, writing in Trading Desk, says the Endako mine life increased from six years to 27 years as a result of an increase in its assumed long-term molybdenum price to $10 (U.S.) from $3.50 (U.S.) per pound. The Endako mine includes proven molybdenum reserves totalling 112 million tonnes and probable reserves of 164 million tonnes. Thompson Creek owns a 75-per-cent interest with Japan-based Sojitz Corp. having a 25-per-cent interest. "This reinforces our view that Thompson Creek is a major molybdenum producer with sustainable operations providing roughly 5% of world supply," Desjardins analyst John Redstone told clients in a note. He maintained his "top pick" rating and left his $21.40 price target unchanged. Versant analyst Ian Parkinson maintained his "buy" recommendation and raised his target to $28.25 from $23. Supply is scarce and about to get scarcer, he added, noting a new quota system in China is expected to limit moly exports, further tightening supplies. |