SFR +3.79%: The Copper producer held across both our Active Growth and Emerging Companies Portfolios had a good December quarter operationally, with group copper (equiv) production up +5% to 32.4kt while they retained group costs and capex guidance for FY24. They said that underlying group Ebitda will be US$134m in 1H FY 2024 which compared well to the current consensus ($US130m). They also talked up their production profile over the next 2 years saying that it’s on track to increase by 50%.
- A good set of numbers today from SFR, and for those with a good memory, you’ll appreciate that hasn’t always been the case with this more problematic operator. They now have more robust future plans and importantly, they’re delivering on them consistently.