Rick Rule
Perseus Mining Limited
PRU-T
COMMENT
Aug 06, 2013
Stock is priced as though they had no exploration projects, which he thinks is a mistake. It seems too cheap. They did a reasonable job of handling their severe operating difficulties. Company has done a very good job of operating politically and socially in West Africa. Thinks political risks here are overstated.
Just ramping up to be a 250,000 ounce a day producer, which he expects in 2012 with the possibility of expanding to 400,000 in a couple of years. Expecting it to be a takeout.
He has been there twice before and during development. Did a good job of putting it in production. A good company and a good deposit. High grade of deposit. Not the best country.
(Top Pick Jul 13/11, Down 19.56%) Under promised and over delivered and this is one of the few that is producing and has done this. One of the only companies he has seen bring a mine into production under budget and on time. Grade higher than they originally thought. Will grow from 200,000 oz to 400,000-500,000 oz of production.
One of the few names that he still has in West Africa, where he has been reducing his positions because of political issues. This one is a very attractive growth stock and trading at very cheap valuations.
Mines in different parts of Africa. Cash flow positive. Trading at very cheap valuations. Feels it is a fantastic stock to own. There is still a lot of hesitation because of it being in Africa. Wouldn’t be surprised to see it get taken out.
Good deposit in Ghana and a well-run company. Thinks the deposit grows and they have another deposit in the Ivory Coast that is high-grade and will make money as well. Thinks this is something that should be acquired by a larger company.
Stock is priced as though they had no exploration projects, which he thinks is a mistake. It seems too cheap. They did a reasonable job of handling their severe operating difficulties. Company has done a very good job of operating politically and socially in West Africa. Thinks political risks here are overstated.