Golden Horse Minerals (ASX:GHM) has a clearer route to development than most Western Australia explorers because of major shareholder, Emerald Resources' (ASX:EMR) track record of constructing gold processing plants on time and on budget, among other reasons, said Euroz Hartleys in a Monday note.
The other reason for the company's development advantage is that its Hopes Hill sits about 55 kilometers from Ramelius Resources' (ASX:RMS) 2.9 million tonnes per year CIL Edna May processing facility, which is currently on care & maintenance, the note added. The research firm believes restarting the plant can add to GHM's advantage.
The research firm sees potential of a 1 million ounce deposit at about 2 grams per tonne gold, which will largely be contained in a single open pit.
Euroz Hartleys has maintained a speculative buy rating on Golden Horse Minerals with a price target of AU$1.17, up from AU$0.75.