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Emily Star development puts Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) in focus
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) has approved the A$20 million to A$22 million development of Emily Star as a third underground front at its Kanmantoo Copper Mine, targeting initial stoping in the second half of 2027.
See our latest analysis for Hillgrove Resources.
Despite Hillgrove Resources’ latest approval for Emily Star, the stock has been choppy in the short term, with the share price falling 9.23% over the last day and 4.84% over the past week. However, it has shown stronger momentum over longer periods, with a 90 day share price return of 43.90% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 51.28%.
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Bulls point to Hillgrove Resources’ Emily Star spend and recent share price gains, while bears focus on execution risk and past longer term returns. So which side does the current valuation case lean toward next?
Most Popular Narrative: 39% Undervalued
Hillgrove Resources closed at A$0.06, while the most followed narrative places fair value closer to A$0.10, using an 8.4% discount rate and detailed long term forecasts.
Expansion of copper production, operational improvements, and new resource discoveries will drive revenue growth, improve margins, and support long-term cash flow stability. Strong global copper demand, supportive jurisdiction, and strategic infrastructure position the company to benefit from favorable pricing and resilient earnings.
Want to understand why this narrative lands above the current A$0.06 share price? The core storyline leans on steep earnings uplift, faster revenue growth than the wider market, and a future profit multiple that assumes Hillgrove Resources keeps scaling its copper business efficiently. Curious which specific margin targets and earnings profile sit behind that conclusion?
Result: Fair Value of A$0.10 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.
However, this Hillgrove Resources narrative still hinges on Kanmantoo as a single core asset, and on elevated all in costs that do not compress margins or cash flow.
Find out about the key risks to this Hillgrove Resources narrative.
Next Steps
With Hillgrove Resources showing both appealing upside narratives and real execution questions, consider weighing the 5 key rewards and 2 important warning signs against your own research and risk tolerance before making any decisions.
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