Report by Global Mining Research

For 2024, David Radclyffe forecasts copper to enjoy an average ROCE of 11.1%. The standout is Southern Copper Corp, helped by some very low cost and long-lived assets. Relatively new to the market Ero Copper Corp does well, while at the lower end sit Ivanhoe Mines and Sandfire Resources. When it comes to gold, the forecasted average ROCE for 2024 is at 8.3%, with Gold Fields coming out on top and Lundin Gold close behind. The copper sector as a whole continues to generate better real returns on capital than the gold sector, with gold miners continuing to suffer from shorter mine lives and a commitment to M&A to create growth.