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On Thursday, Berenberg analyst Richard Hatch upgraded Central Asia Metals Plc (CAML:LN) stock rating from Hold to Buy and raised the price target to GBP2.30 from GBP1.90. The upgrade follows the company’s recent move to secure its long-term revenue through a strategic acquisition.
Central Asia Metals announced on May 21 that it has agreed to purchase New World Resources for USD119 million. The acquisition of the ASX-listed company gives CAML ownership of the Antler polymetallic project in Arizona, United States. The Antler project is expected to yield about 30,000 tonnes per annum of copper equivalent based on a pre-feasibility study set for 2024. The study estimates the all-in sustaining cost for copper at USD0.51 per pound, net of by-products, with capital expenditures projected at USD298 million.
The analyst points out that the acquisition addresses the ongoing concerns about the company’s need to replace long-term revenues from its Kounrad copper asset in Kazakhstan, which is projected to last until approximately 2033. The deal is particularly significant as it can be fully funded through CAML’s existing balance sheet, which circumvents the need for shareholder equity dilution.
Hatch’s commentary suggests that the clarity provided by this acquisition could attract investors who were previously hesitant due to the uncertainty surrounding the company’s mergers and acquisitions strategy. With a clearer future pathway for the company, the analyst believes that the stock now presents a more compelling buy opportunity for both current shareholders and potential investors.
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