AUCTUS ON FRIDAY - 19/04/2024

AUCTUS PUBLICATIONS ________________________________________ Tethys Oil (TETY SS)C; target price of SEK100 per share: Increasing further the size of the prize/Considering Algeria – The South Lahan area on Block 58 is estimated to hold 55-523 mmbl prospective resources (P90-P10 case) with a mean case of 251.8 mmbbl prospective resources across six prospects in the Ara Carbonate. Combined with the previously disclosed prospective resources of the Fahd area in the north-eastern part of Block 58, Te

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

AUCTUS ON FRIDAY - 12/04/2024

AUCTUS PUBLICATIONS ________________________________________ ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; target price of A$1.00 per share: Restarting production at Anshof – The Permanent Production Facility (PPF), with a capacity of 3,000 bbl/d of liquids, has been commissioned and the Anshof-3 well has recommenced production at a rate of 134 bbl/d with no water. The operation has been undertaken in line with expectations and within budget. The oil production rate at Anshof-3 is 16% above the rate prior to shut-in. A

Valeura Energy (TSX: VLE): Net cash up by >US$40 mm since YE23

• 1Q24 production was 21.9 mbbl/d in line with our expectations. Production at the end of March was ~23 mbbl/d. • Net cash of US$193.6 mm (US$176.3 mm unrestricted) was high given that the company sold only 1.8 mmbbl in 1Q24 with inventory building-up ~0.21 mmbbl vs YE23 to 0.9 mmbbl. The inventory increase represents >US$16 mm of deferred operating cashflow at US$85/bbl for Brent. • The US$193.6 mm net cash position as at the end of March represents an increase of US$42.4 mm compared to YE23. •

AUCTUS ON FRIDAY - 28/03/2024

AUCTUS PUBLICATIONS ________________________________________ ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; target price of A$1.00 per share: Logging results at Welchau further derisk the discovery – The logging program has confirmed open fracture networks and vuggy porosity (matrix porosity) essential for well productivity coincident with hydrocarbon shows between 1346 m and 1702 m measured depth. This represents 356 m of gross interval across three interpreted lithological sequences. This compares with only 115 m of l

Valeura Energy (TSX: VLE): Additional exploration upside. Lower decommissioning liabilities

• FY23 production, YE23 net cash and YE23 reserves and resources had been reported previously. • The FY24 production guidance of 21.5-24.5 mbbl/d with US$205-235 mm opex and US$135-155 mm capex has been re-iterated. • Current production continues to be high, with average production for the first half of March of ~23,000 bbl/d, including ~7.9 mbbl/d for Jasmine, 7.2 mbbl/d for Nong Yao, 2.9 bbl/d for Manora and 4.9 mbbl/d for Wassana. Production at Wassana is particularly high. • Valeura will als

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OPEC+ expected to maintain output policy

AUCTUS ON FRIDAY - 23/02/2024

AUCTUS PUBLICATIONS ________________________________________ ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; target price of £A$0.65 per share: Drilling update in Austria - Drilling operations at the high impact Welchau prospect are now expected to commence on 24 February with a duration of ~39 days. ADX will now use the RED E200 rig instead of RED E202. Arrow Exploration (AXL LN/CN)C; target price of £0.60 per share: Successful appraisal drilling expected to boost reserves – The CN-5 well encountered 45 feet of Ubaque

Valeura Energy (TSX: VLE): 219% reserve replacement ratio in 2023

• YE23 1P and 2P reserves are estimated at 29.9 mmbbl and 37.9 mmbbl respectively. This represents a reserve replacement ratio of 219%. • The reserves addition is much greater than we expected. Valeura has booked 7 mmbbl at Wassana (we expected only 5 mmbbl) and has replaced 112-147% of the 2023 production at each of the other fields. • While the YE23 Brent prices assumptions for 2024-2026 are now only ~US$78-80/bbl (US$81-82/bbl at YE22 for the same periods), the after tax NPV10 of the 1P rese

AUCTUS ON FRIDAY - 16/02/2024

AUCTUS PUBLICATIONS ________________________________________ ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; target price of £A$0.65 per share: Drilling update in Austria – The well site construction at the Welchau-1 drill site is complete. The drilling rig is expected to become available to ADX on 14 February. The rig move and rig assembly will take ~6 days after rig release. Drilling operations are expected to commence on 20 February with a duration of ~39 days. PetroTal (PTAL LN/TAL CN)C; target price of £1.45 per s

Valeura Energy (TSX: VLE): Wassana: strong performance and accelerated drilling programme. Cost reduction at Nong Yao

• The first two wells of the Wassana drilling programme have exceeded the company’s expectations with production from the field now over 4,000 bbl/d. • With a third well expected to boost production further in the next few days, production from the field could be higher than the target of 4.5 mbbl/d. • The company has decided to extend the current drilling programme at Wassana by adding two wells (from 3 to 5). These additional wells were previously expected to be drilled later in 2024. Drillin

Auctus on Friday - 19/01/2024

AUCTUS PUBLICATIONS ________________________________________ GeoPark (GPRK US)C; target price of US$24 per share: Further exploration success in Colombia – The Perico-1 exploration well at CPO-5 encountered hydrocarbons in the Barco (Guadalupe) formation. The well is currently producing 650 bbl/d of 14 deg API oil with 8% water cut. This is an important well that confirms the extension of the Llanos-34 Guadalupe play into CPO-5 and is probably derisking further prospects. This is the fifth disco

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Valeura Energy (TSX: VLE): ~US$47 mm free cash flow in 4Q23. ~12% production growth in 2024

• 4Q23 production was 19,165 bbl/d (we expected ~21,300 boe/d) with minimal production at Wassana and declining production at Jasmine only partially offset by growing production at Nong Yao. Production in January stands at 22.6 mbbl/d in line with our estimates for 1Q24. • The FY24 capex budget has been set at US$135-155 mm plus US$8 mm for exploration. This compares with our previous expectations of US$142 mm (and no exploration). The capex programme includes US$50 mm for Jasmine and US$47 mm f

Auctus on Friday - 22/12/2023

AUCTUS PUBLICATIONS ________________________________________ ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; target price of A$0.65 per share: Oversuscribed share purchase plan – ADX has raised a further ~A$1.6 mm as part of a share purchase plan. The terms are in line with the recently announced A$4.8 mm equity raise priced at A$0.10 per share. Chariot (CHAR LN)C; target price of £0.50 per share: Extending position in electricity trading company – Chariot is acquiring 49% of Etana Energy from the Neura Group, with H1 a

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

i3 Energy - 2024 Guidance: Consolidation for Growth

i3 Energy announced that its 2024 guidance consists of expectations to drill 10.5 net wells (7.6 net wells in Central Alberta, 1.9 net wells in Simonette and 1.0 net wells in the Clearwater play) with 85% of capex allocated to the second half of the year. Total capex expenditure for the year is guided at $US 50.9m. The company indicated that it intends to commence pad drilling of its Montney acreage in Q1 2025 and we perceive the company is bulking up for that significant growth opportunity for

Initiation of Coverage - Critical raw materials for Europe’s green transition

Beowulf is advancing a portfolio of projects in Europe focussed on metals and minerals that are critical to enabling the continent’s transition to a greener economy. Awareness of Europe’s over-reliance on external supply sources for such vital raw materials is driving growing political support for ‘home-grown’ projects. Beowulf is strategically positioned to leverage this fast-evolving trend – its Kallak project in Sweden holds potential to deliver high-quality iron ore to lower the carbon-inten

Falcon Oil & Gas - Funding a Multi TCF Resource

Falcon has raised gross proceeds of US$8.9m via a placing and subscription at a price of 6p/share and the granting of overriding royalty interests. The net proceeds, together with Falcon’s existing cash resources (cUS$4.3m) will be used to fund Falcon’s net share of 2024 capex (cUS$9m) associated with the 40MMscf/d Shenandoah South Pilot Project, including the drilling, stimulation, and flow testing of two 10,000ft horizontal wells. The funds will also enable Falcon to fund its share of the cost

Beowulf Mining (BEM LN) – Initiation Note – BUY – Supporting Scandinavia's Green Transition

Beowulf is an AIM/Spotlight-listed developer of two flagship assets; Kallak, a high-grade iron ore project in Sweden and the Grafintec Graphite Anode Materials Plant. The Company's Kallak North project has the potential to produce 2.5mtpa of high-grade, premium iron ore concentrate suitable for the growing green steel industry in Sweden. Additionally, Grafintec's Anode Material Plant Project is well positioned to serve the growing EV battery supply chain in Europe, whilst supporting EU plans

I3 Energy (I3E LN) - 2024 work programme and budget

I3 has released its work programme and budget for 2024, alongside providing guidance for the year. This represents a larger programme than 2023, with the focus now shifting to greater operational activity and production gains given the additional balance sheet strength achieved in recent months.

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Morning Note – 24 April 2024

Trifast (TRI LN) - Trading conditions remain difficult but self-help initiatives coming through

Despite end market demand remaining difficult in several regions Trifast has announced that revenue and profitability will be marginally ahead of the guidance provided at the end of January. Self-help initiatives instigated during 2023 are starting to come through providing visibility on the majority of the £3.0m savings identified to come through in the current financial year (Mar FY25). Zeus estimates were in line with guidance of £230m revenue, £11.5m EBIT and £6.0m PBT. We leave forecasts un

Morning Note – 25 April 2024

Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V: SEI): Constrained test rate of 14 mboe/d at Mopane-1X. 10+ bn boe in place confirmed.

• Multiple tests over multiple zones in multiple horizons were run at the Mopane-1X exploration well. The flows achieved during the well test reached the maximum allowed limits of 14 mboe/d. The flow rate was constrained by the size of the available surface facilities. • The AVO-1 horizon encountered at Mopane-1X and Mopane-2X are in the same pressure regime, suggesting that the entire area (8 km diameter) between the two wells is connected. Overall, in the Mopane complex alone, and before dril

Touchstone Exploration+ (TXP, House Stock at 44p) - Closing of expanded bank facilities

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

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