Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) On Weaker Second Quarter Output And The Undervalued Narrative

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) has drawn fresh attention after reporting unaudited second quarter operating results, with ore mined, ore processed, mined grade and gold poured all lower than the same period last year.

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Despite the weaker second quarter production metrics, Resolute Mining’s recent share price has been resilient. The 7 day share price return of 13.98% and 30 day share price return of 15.22% have partially offset a 90 day share price return that declined 17.83%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of 57.04% and 3 year total shareholder return above 2x highlight that longer term investors have still seen strong gains overall.

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Resolute Mining has increased revenue and net income while reporting weaker recent production and a sharp short term share price move. The bigger issue now is whether the current A$1.06 price already reflects that progress.

Most Popular Narrative: 43% Undervalued

Resolute Mining’s most followed narrative points to a fair value of A$1.86 against the last close of A$1.06, which frames the current share price as heavily discounted in that view.

The Doropo, ABC, and La Debo projects in Côte d'Ivoire, alongside the Syama Sulphide Conversion Project and life extension at Mako (through Bantaco and Tomboronkoto), are expected to significantly increase production volumes to over 500,000 ounces by 2028, driving sustained top-line growth and greater economies of scale that can enhance profitability. Operational efficiency initiatives (such as the Syama sulphide conversion, cost discipline, and processing optimization) are reducing sustaining costs, supporting higher net margins and stronger free cash flow as these projects ramp up.

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Want to see what kind of revenue lift, margin expansion, and earnings trajectory need to line up to support that A$1.86 fair value for Resolute Mining? The narrative leans on a specific growth runway, rising profitability, and a tighter valuation multiple that has to hold together for this discount to make sense.

Result: Fair Value of A$1.86 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, the bullish Resolute Mining narrative still relies on timely progress at Doropo and ABC, and assumes geopolitical and tax risks in Mali and Côte d’Ivoire stay manageable.

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