0055 GMT - A substantial rise in forecast capex for Regis Resources' McPhillamys gold project could make it uneconomic, says RBC Capital Markets. Regis announced an updated definitive feasibility study that estimates capex of A$960 million-A$1.06 billion to bring the mine into production. That was far higher than RBC's expectation of A$580 million, and the top end of consensus forecasts at A$650 million. Life-of-mine all-in sustaining costs of A$1,600-A$1,800/oz also topped RBC's forecast of A$1,550/oz. "Regis is not obliged to construct McPhillamys, with sustained production likely from other assets: Duketon and Tropicana," says analyst Alex Barkley. "While the McPhillamys project may be deferred at its mid-year final investment decision, it would still offer considerable leverage to a high and rising spot price." (david.winning@wsj.com; @dwinningWSJ)
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 02, 2024 20:55 ET (00:55 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Comments