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Sierra Rutile Holdings Limited H1 2024 earnings summary

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H1 2024 earnings summary22 Aug, 2024

Executive summary

  • Revenue fell 49% year-over-year to $54.5M due to operational suspension and weak market conditions, with rutile production and sales volumes down 47% and 43% respectively, and average rutile price down 18%.

  • Area 1 operations were suspended from March to May 2024, leading to a 25% workforce reduction and significant cost restructuring.

  • Net loss after tax widened to $24.8M from $0.6M in HY2023, driven by lower sales, high fixed costs, $8.1M in stand-by costs, and a $3.0M impairment on Area 1 assets.

  • No dividend was declared for the period.

  • The company completed the Sembehun Definitive Feasibility Study, confirming a 14-year mine life and strategic value.

Financial highlights

  • Revenue: $54.5M (HY2024) vs $108.3M (HY2023), down 49% year-over-year.

  • Net loss after tax: $24.8M (HY2024) vs $0.6M loss (HY2023), a 3777% increase in loss.

  • Operating loss: $2.8M excluding $8.1M stand-by costs; reported operating loss $10.9M.

  • Net tangible asset backing per share: A$0.320 (30 June 2024) vs A$0.476 (30 June 2023).

  • Cash balance at period end: $11.2M, with $41.0M in rehabilitation trust.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2024 pigment sales expected to be flat year-over-year due to subdued housing markets; improved conditions anticipated in 2025.

  • 18-month offtake agreement signed for 75,000t rutile, with fixed pricing for 2H 2024 and a higher floor price for 2025.

  • Final investment decision for Sembehun project to follow resolution of company ownership.

  • EU's 40% anti-dumping duty on Chinese pigment imports expected to lift European pigment prices.

  • New 7MW power supply contract secured to stabilize operations.

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Sierra Rutile Holdings Limited is engaged in the extraction, production, and sale of mineral sands, primarily focusing on rutile, ilmenite, and zircon. These minerals are critical for the production of titanium dioxide, which is used in a wide range of industrial applications including paints, plastics, paper, and inks. The company operates its mining activities primarily in Sierra Leone, utilizing both dredge and dry mining techniques to optimize extraction. Sierra Rutile Holdings serves various sectors including construction, automotive, and consumer goods, ensuring a steady supply of high-grade mineral sands to its global customer base. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the ASX.

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