In a Jan. 28 research note, analyst Andrew Kaip reported BMO Capital Markets upgraded IAMGOLD Corp. (IMG:TSX; IAG:NYSE) after its announced decision to postpone construction the Cote gold project. "With the announcement, we are of the view that the risk profile has changed," technically and financially, he indicated.
BMO raised its rating on the company to Outperform and its target price to CA$5 from CA$3.75. IAMGOLD's shares are currently trading at CA$3.76 apiece.
IAMGOLD intends to push back construction of Cote until market conditions have improved and are sustainable. In the interim, Kaip indicated, the company will keep working on engineering and permitting for the project and concentrating on various internal initiatives at its operations, "including the delivery of Saramacca."
As for risks inherent in delaying the project, Kaip wrote, "We are of the view that these risks are minimal and well within the capabilities of IAMGOLD's management as it relates to staging the Cote gold project."
Management will give capital guidance for the Cote work plan when it announces Q4/18 and year-end 2018 corporate results on Feb. 20.
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