Deccan Gold Mines LtdQ3 FY23

Deccan Gold Mines Ltd Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹168.8Market Cap: ₹3.4K CrSector: Non - Ferrous Metals

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

3 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue 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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