Interview with Segun Lawson, CEO of Thor Explorations Ltd.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/thor-explorations-lsethx-gold-producers-free-option-on-lithium-portfolio-3904

Recording date: 18th March 2024

Thor Explorations, a West Africa-focused gold producer, is poised for a pivotal year in 2024 as it looks to capitalize on strong production, significant cash flow generation, and exploration upside. 

The company is guiding for gold production of 95,000 to 100,000 ounces this year. This production profile is expected to drive robust free cash flow generation, which will be used to strengthening the balance sheet. Thor expects to fully repay its $22 million in debt by the end of 2024, with large debt repayment already at the end of March of $8 million, leaving the company with a clean balance sheet and strong cash flows to fund growth initiatives.

A key focus for Thor is extending the mine life at Segilola through exploration drilling. The deposit remains open at depth, providing potential to expand resources and reserves to support a larger open pit operation or a future underground mine. Thor is mobilizing two drill rigs in Q2 to test these deeper targets, with another rig allocated to explore near-mine satellite deposits. The geology of the area is highly prospective and provides meaningful upside to the company's production and cash flow profile.

At Thor's Douta Gold Project in Senegal, the company is awaiting the results of a preliminary feasibility study (PFS) that has been delayed due to additional metallurgical testing. However, oxide material has shown strong recoveries and will be the focus of a drill program in Q2 aimed at enhancing the project economics. Once the PFS is delivered, Thor plans to rapidly advance the project to a definitive feasibility study to support a construction decision.

The company is also resuming its lithium exploration efforts in Nigeria, with drilling set to commence in Q2 following a comprehensive target generation program. The drill program is expected to generate steady news flow and has the potential to define a significant lithium resource.

With a market capitalization of approximately $95 million, Thor trades at its expected free cash flow at current gold prices. This represents a compelling valuation for a growing gold producer with a strong balance sheet and meaningful exploration upside. As the company delivers on its operational and exploration objectives, there is potential for significant re-rating of the stock to better reflect its fundamental value.

In conclusion, Thor Explorations offers investors an attractive opportunity to gain exposure to a growing West African gold producer at a deeply discounted valuation. With a robust production profile, significant near-term cash flow, and multiple avenues for growth, the company is well-positioned to create value for shareholders in 2024 and beyond.

View Thor Explorations' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/thor-explorations-ltd

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