Discontinuing Coverage

We are discontinuing coverage on Raging River Exploration Inc. due to its acquisition by Baytex Energy Corp.1 (BUY, $8.00/sh target price). Accordingly, all prior research ratings, price targets, and earnings estimates must no longer be relied upon.

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Reports Solid Second Quarter Results

Raging River reported second quarter financial and operating results that were in line with our estimates, highlighted by positive earnings generation in the period, illustrative of a highly economic top line revenue and enviable cost structure, coupled with affirmation of a disciplined acquisition strategy since inception. There are essentially zero changes to our forward outlook. We reiterate a $13.50/sh 12-month target price and Outperform ranking.

2Q16e Quarterly Preview

Some Recovery on Segmented Cash Flow Generation Over Q1 Though Still Down 56% Y/Y. In aggregate, the Intermediate, Mid, and Small Cap groups are expected to generate 2Q16e cash flow of $1,281 mm, $183 mm, and $53 mm, or $1.517 billion in total, that while depressed relative to the same period last year (~$2.647 billion combined), is up 17% sequentially from the prior quarter, largely on the strength of crude oil price recovery in the period. Severely weak natural gas pricing picture markedly rev

Announces Operations Update, Forgan Land Consolidation and Increased 2016 Guidance, Approval for Rock Energy Acquisition

An increased 2016 budget prompts slight boost to production estimates, despite a modestly trailing 2Q16 production figure. Consolidation of land at Forgan is positive and consistent with Corporate aggregation strategy, further expanding the Viking footprint.

ANNOUNCES OPERATIONS UPDATE, FORGAN LAND CONSOLIDATION AND INCREASED 2016 GUIDANCE, APPROVAL FOR ROCK ENERGY (RE) ACQUISITION

Impact: Neutral. 2Q16 production slightly trailed both FirstEnergy and consensus estimates, however, a modestly increased 2016 budget should bring annual production volumes above our prior expectations.

Raging River Announces Corporate Acquisition of Rock Energy

Raging River has entered into an agreement to acquire Rock Energy in an all share deal valued at $109 mm (inclusive of $67 mm in debt). Through this transaction, the Company adds 2,550 boe/d (95% oil), of which 1,950 bbl/d is outside Raging River’s core Viking asset base and producing from Rock’s heavy oil assets primarily at Mantario. Our proforma forecast portrays the transaction as 8% accretive to 2017e CFPS all while maintaining the Company’s balance sheet flexibility and strong productio

ANNOUNCES CORPORATE ACQUISITION OF ROCK ENERGY INC. (RE)

Impact: Positive. The corporate acquisition of Rock Energy adds another layer of high quality, light oil Viking inventory at Kerrobert complementary to Raging River's existing position. While the market may be initially uncertain of the heavy oil barrels acquired from the Mantario pool, we view this as an opportunistic transaction at a low in the commodity cycle that may ultimately reside only temporary at Raging River. Further, tax pools of $208 mm will aid in reducing the Company's payable cas

Raging River Reports First Quarter Results, Lifts 2016e Capital Budget with Crude Oil Price Recovery Up from the Lows

Raging River reported first quarter financial and operating results that were in line to slightly below forecast, principally a function of its election to delay completion activity until 2Q16e on confirmation of crude oil price recovery.

Intermediates, Mid Caps & Small Caps

With this publication we briefly summarize our projections for 1Q16e quarterly results for the Junior E&P (Intermediate, Mid & Small Cap) segments of our coverage universe

Domestic E&P Statistical Package and FD&A Review

With this publication we highlight various metrics and statistics forthcoming from yearend reserve books for our Domestic E&P coverage universe (Integrateds, Large Cap, Oilsands, Intermediate, Mid Cap, and Small Cap). Similar charts for YE2014 reserves can be found in our Statistical Package dated April 7, 2015.

Reports As expected 4Q15 Financial and operating Results

Following our participatoon in Raging River’s $108.1 mm equity financing, issuing 12.5 mm share at $8.65 per share, we summarize the Company’s 4Q15 financial and operating results, which we view as in line with our prior estimates. Overall, incorporating 4Q15 results into our estimates along with the recently closed financing, we see our general outlook unchanged, absent some minor changes to pricing, costs and the signi cant reduction to net debt which has improved Raging River’s 2016e debt to

Intermediate/Mid/Small Cap Commodity Price Update Impact

With this publication we highlight forecast revisions associated with our crude oil commodity price update. Concurrent within a dynamic time for E&Ps, some of which have already begun the process of 2016 capital budget downdrafts, revised estimates attempt to directionally capture a shift towards capital conservation, though severely weakened futures curves have influenced our thinking for the better part of 6 months anyway. We expect further capital investment reductions forthcoming from E&Ps i

Raging River Reports Strong 2015 Year-End Reserve Book, Reduces 2016e Capital Spending Targets to Preserve the Best Balance Sheet in its Peer Group

Raging River’s reserve book coming out of 2015 is reflective of another year of predictable, efficient capital allocation. With capital outlays entirely discretionary, the Company is moving to a lower capex program for 2016e to $150-$160 mm, though a growth target of 16,500 boe/d is not materially different from its prior assertion (-3%). The Company continues to have the best balance sheet in its peer group far and away. An updated NAV continues to support a valuation level offering decent posi

RAGING RIVER EXPLORATION INC. (RRX) ANNOUNCES 2015 YEAR END RESERVES AND UPDATED 2016 GUIDANCE

Impact: Positive. While a reduced capital investment outlook will likely induce downward revisions to our production and cash flow estimates, the decreased spending will also offer an improved financial position, which when coupled with stronger implied capital reinvestment efficiencies, should prove to be net positive for the stock on a risk adjusted basis, given the current environment.

Jubilee Metals - Operational Update Q3 FY2024

Jubilee today reports its Q3 and third quarter operational results from its expanding operations in Zambia (copper) and South Africa (chrome and PGM). South Africa is on a growth trajectory with record chrome production of 409kt in the quarter (Q2 FY2024 381kt) and a monthly record in March of 145kt and production YTD of 1.13Mt (0.94Mt). Jubilee is well underway to its annual target capacity of 2,1Mt/yr especially with the new 300kt/yr chrome plant at Thutse expected to be operational in August

Trinity Exploration and Production - Reserves Reduction but Solid Core Business

Trinity has announced a c28% reduction to its 2P reserves following a YE23 review. Despite the decrease in the Company’s 2P reserves, Trinity’s core business remains robust, with a reserves/production ratio of >12.5 years at YE23. Whilst there is significant potential for growth within the current portfolio, this will be difficult to unlock from the current balance sheet and we believe further financing will be required. We update our target price to 76p (from 202p), a c85% premium to the curren

Morning Note – 16 April 2024

Valeura Energy (TSX: VLE): Three exploration wells deliver three discoveries

• The Nong Yao-13 exploration well in the new Nong Yao D area that was targeting multiple zones has encountered >30 feet of new oil play across several new shallow intervals which have not been produced elsewhere on the concession. These reservoirs are believed to be recurring across the Nong Yao D area. • The drilling result confirms that oil has successfully migrated into this area of the block (a factor that was seen to be a risk in the Nong Yao D area) and open the opportunity for further a

I3 Energy (I3E LN) - Canada royalty assets sale

I3 has announced the sale of the majority of its royalty interests in Canada, for US$24.8m cash. This allows the company to fully repay amounts drawn on its debt facility and create a working capital surplus, giving I3 significant additional funding flexibility going forward

NextSource Materials - Initiation

NextSource is uniquely positioned to build a leading vertically integrated position, ex China, in the supply of Lithium-ion battery anode material which is essential for the Energy Transition. The company is commissioning phase 1 of its world-class Molo graphite mine in Madagascar and is in the final permitting process for its first Battery Anode Facility (BAF) to be located in Mauritius. The company is backed by Vision Blue, established by Sir Mick Davis, former CEO of Xstrata. On our calculat

Morning Note – 15 April 2024

DEC FY23 Results Update

DEC reported FY23 results which were in line with expectations and announced the acquisition of joint venture assets from Oaktree along with an updated capital allocation framework.

Oil & Gas - Cavendish sector note

Chariot, Energean, Touchstone Exploration, Longboat Energy, Hartshead Resources, BP, Helix Exploration, PetroTal, Pantheon Resources, Caspian Sunrise, Petrofac, DNO ASA, Valeura Energy, Aker BP, Var Energi Source: FactSet, weekly change 08/04/24-12/04/24 Oil rose as Israel braced for a possible attack from Iran, a development that would threaten major disruptions in a region that accounts for a third of the world’s crude output. An assault is expected to come as soon as the next 48 hours, which

Union Jack Oil (UJO LN) - Wressle update

Union Jack has released an update on its Wressle asset, reporting maturing production from Wressle-1, alongside progress for significant further development activities on the field going forward.

SP Angel . Morning View . Copper prices hold higher as China processing fees fall below $0/t amid low feedstock availability

PROGRESSIVE: Pharos Energy: Delivering on operations and balance sheet

Pharos Energy reported FY23 results on 27 March. Group net production of 6,508 boepd (FY22: 7,166 boepd) was in line with guidance, assisted by successful development drilling in Vietnam and exploration successes in Egypt. Pharos’s strong cash generation resulted in a stronger balance sheet, with net debt reduced to US$6.6m (from US$28.9m at the end of 2022) and cash balances totalling US$32.6m. This left the group free to return more cash to shareholders, including a 10% increase in dividends,

Union Jack Oil+ (UJO, House Stock at 23p) - Wressle update

Hunting (HTG LN) - Q1 2024 trading update

Hunting has released its Q1 trading statement, reporting a strong period for OCTG and Subsea, steady growth in Advanced Manufacturing, and a softening in Perforating Systems.

Union Jack Oil* (UJO LN) - Wressle update and dividend plans

Union Jack announced an operational update on its onshore UK Wressle field and confirmed plans to announce the payment of a cash dividend to shareholders along with the FY23 results in May. Wressle continues to deliver material revenues to the Company, generating positive cash flow and providing it with sufficient cash resources to fund shareholder returns and invest in new development projects.