
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 2
Margin
Category 1
Fundraise
Yes
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
3 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 2- Deccan Gold Mines aims to produce 1 tonne of gold per year by 2026, primarily from Jonnagiri (49% stake), Tanzania, and Kyrgyzstan projects.
- Beyond 2026, production is expected to potentially double to 2 tonnes by 2027-28.
- By 2030, the company targets production of 5 tonnes per year of gold or gold equivalent, including projects in Finland and Ganajur.
- EBITDA margins on gold projects like Jonnagiri are estimated at around 60%, with operational costs around 35-40%.
- Initial revenue is expected to start post-2024 as projects like Jonnagiri reach production.
- Consultancy vertical revenues are expected to begin from Q2 2023, supporting operational sustainability.
- Significant fundraises (Rs. 72 crores initially, followed by Rs. 250-300 crores) will support ramp-up and new project acquisitions.
- Non-gold projects (nickel, PGE) have similar profitability but longer timelines (2-4 years before revenue).
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Fundraise plans
Yes- Deccan Gold Mines Limited is planning an initial fundraising of Rs. 72 crores (~$9 million) primarily through equity (preferential allotment) to acquire stakes in key projects like Jonnagiri (up to 49%), Altyn Tor (10%), and Tanzania project (initial 18-26%).
- Following this, an additional Rs. 250-300 crores is targeted for further project development, potentially split 50:50 between equity and debt, depending on progress with the initial round.
- Smaller amounts like Rs. 5 crores for nickel-chromium-PGE exploration and Rs. 10 crores for the Finland and Kyrgyzstan projects are included in early funding phases.
- Discussions are ongoing with strategic investors in India, Singapore, and Dubai to raise these funds.
- Debt funding is arranged for infrastructure (Rs. 150-170 crores for Geomysore) mainly through partners like Triveni, which will service the debt.
- Further rounds of funding may be needed as projects like Tanzania mature and require more capital.
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Capex plans
Yes- Rs. 72 crores ($9 million) planned as the first stage of funding primarily for:
- - Increasing stake in Geomysore from 42% to 49%
- - Investing about Rs. 10 crores in the Altyn Tor gold project expansion
- - Acquiring 18% stake (first tranche) in Tanzania project via cash infusion and share swap
- - Prospecting work in nickel, chromium, and associated minerals in Chhattisgarh composite license
- - Prospecting and working capital for Finland and Kyrgyzstan projects
- Additional Rs. 250-300 crores expected later (about 50:50 equity and debt) for further development, especially Tanzania project after plant construction matures
- Rs. 3-4 crores potential seed government funding for critical minerals exploration (platinum-palladium-nickel)
- Land acquisition ongoing: 80 acres completed (pit area), 50 acres targeted this month (processing plant), about 200 acres planned (tailings dump)
- Equipment orders placed including long lead items like ball mill (8-9 months delivery) for Jonnagiri project
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