is LA.VN still worth keeping? i have a decent amount in it, not extremely savvy at this though. could use some advice
It’s consolidating here in the $15 range. Still up 100%+ from September (one of the top gainers in sector); and down slightly from the $17 highs when the company got the news regarding rabbits (FWIW, Teck got hit with the exact same issue re: rabbits so this is a Chile environment issue, not a company specific issue).
Here’s my take on catalysts:
1) uplist to senior exchange is still in the cards for near term. This will bring more attention and liquidity to the stock. CEO has been clear, this is a priority.
2) additional results coming from previously completed drill activity - based on the last update, feels like the results will only make the asset more valuable, so this is positive news for investors. Tough to predict timing, but my best guess is a few weeks or a month maybe before news.
3) update on the rabbit environmental issue. Best case scenario is that courts will allow the additional drilling to continue - so problem solved; worst case is they don’t which in my eyes is the only negative risk the company faces (partly priced in). However, the company is cashed up and can complete the PFS without additional drilling. So the show will go on no matter what happens with the rabbits.
4) the plan to complete the PFS and then prep for sale of company will happen no matter what. This is what management and major shareholders are focused on. Given we’re at .15x nav vs peers at .50x nav - the valuation for sale will be significantly higher than current price. Minimum $30-$45 and possibly much more.