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Great Southern Copper PLC

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Neutral 42 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:42Neutral
Price Target:
3.00p
▼(-4.76% Downside)
The score is primarily driven by weak financial performance (pre-revenue, widening losses, and sustained negative free cash flow), partially offset by the absence of reported debt. Technical signals are mixed-to-weak, with price below the 20-day average and low momentum indicators, while valuation impact is limited due to missing P/E and dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Debt-free balance sheet
Absence of reported debt materially reduces interest and refinancing pressure, giving management structural flexibility to fund operations or negotiate financing on better terms. This lowers insolvency risk over the next several months versus leveraged peers.
Lean operating structure
A very small headcount implies a low fixed-cost base and operational agility, which helps preserve cash runway while the company advances projects. Over a multi-month horizon this structural lower burn-rate can extend the time available to execute strategy or raise capital.
Residual equity buffer
Despite declines, positive equity provides a tangible capital buffer to fund near-term operations and development activities without immediate insolvency risk. That residual capital supports short-term execution while management seeks further financing or operational milestones.
Negative Factors
No revenue profile
A persistent pre-revenue profile means the company lacks operating cash inflows and must rely on financing to sustain activity. Over 2–6 months this elevates execution and financing risk, and absent clear commercialization progress the business model remains unproven.
Accelerating cash burn
Consistent negative operating and free cash flow, with worsening outflows in 2025, indicates structural cash consumption that will deplete reserves. This increases dependency on external capital, raises dilution risk, and constrains the company's ability to fund development without new financing.
Declining equity and assets
Shrinking equity and assets reduce the firm's balance-sheet capacity to support project financing or secure lending. Over a medium-term horizon this weakens negotiating leverage with financiers, heightens execution risk, and may force more dilutive or costly funding options.

Great Southern Copper PLC (GSCU) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)

Great Southern Copper PLC Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionGreat Southern Copper PLC, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and evaluation of copper-gold projects in Chile. It holds 100% interest in the San Lorenzo project that covers an area of 25,680 hectares located to the northeast of the coastal city of La Serena in northern Chile; and the Especularita project covering an area of 13,799 hectares located to the south of the San Lorenzo project. The Company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
How the Company Makes MoneyGreat Southern Copper PLC generates revenue through the exploration and potential development of copper resources. The company's primary revenue stream is the discovery and advancement of copper projects, which can lead to the sale of copper assets or partnerships with larger mining companies for further development and production. The company may also engage in joint ventures, allowing it to share the costs and profits associated with large-scale mining projects. Additionally, as the demand for copper continues to rise due to its critical role in electrical infrastructure and renewable energy technologies, Great Southern Copper PLC can leverage favorable market conditions to enhance its profitability. Strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders may also contribute to its revenue generation capabilities.

Great Southern Copper PLC Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Income statement and cash flow are very weak: zero revenue across 2021–2025, widening net losses, and consistently negative operating/free cash flow with accelerating cash burn in 2025. The main offset is a debt-free balance sheet, but equity has declined materially, increasing funding and execution risk.
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Across 2021–2025 annual reports, the company reports zero revenue and persistent operating losses. Losses have widened notably (net income from -31,884 in 2021 to -4,190,000 in 2025), indicating an early-stage or pre-revenue profile with rising cost base. With no reported revenue, profitability is structurally weak and there is limited evidence of operating leverage improving.
Balance Sheet
48
Neutral
The balance sheet shows no debt reported across all periods, reducing financial risk and interest/refinancing pressure. However, equity has declined from 4,351,284 (2022) to 2,630,000 (2025), consistent with ongoing losses, and returns on equity are meaningfully negative in recent years. Asset levels also trend down versus prior peaks, which can limit flexibility if cash burn continues.
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
Cash generation is weak with negative operating cash flow each year from 2022–2025 (about -1.1M to -1.4M) and consistently negative free cash flow (about -1.3M to -2.5M). Free cash flow outflows increased in 2025 versus 2024, suggesting accelerating cash burn. While free cash flow is numerically larger than net losses in several years (a favorable sign in some contexts), overall cash consumption remains high and sustained.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Gross Profit0.000.000.000.000.000.00
EBITDA-1.85M-1.85M-1.69M-1.32M-617.17K0.00
Net Income-4.19M-4.19M-1.76M-1.30M-1.04M-31.88K
Balance Sheet
Total Assets3.08M3.08M3.80M3.32M4.57M4.45M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.00M1.00M503.00K653.94K2.75M3.12M
Total Debt0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total Liabilities451.00K451.00K204.00K124.73K223.06K215.15K
Stockholders Equity2.63M2.63M3.60M3.20M4.35M15.46K
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-2.45M-2.45M-2.03M-2.14M-1.32M0.00
Operating Cash Flow-1.41M-1.41M-1.27M-1.21M-1.13M0.00
Investing Cash Flow-1.04M-1.04M-759.00K-925.73K-199.47K0.00
Financing Cash Flow2.96M2.96M1.88M0.004.02M46.15K

Great Southern Copper PLC Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price3.15
Price Trends
50DMA
3.14
Positive
100DMA
3.03
Positive
200DMA
3.01
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.04
Positive
RSI
47.00
Neutral
STOCH
31.03
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:GSCU, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 3.15 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.59, above the 50-day MA of 3.14, and above the 200-day MA of 3.01, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.04 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 47.00 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 31.03 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:GSCU.

Great Southern Copper PLC Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
74
Outperform
£373.21M13.849.97%5.15%5.70%-9.60%
69
Neutral
£35.76B45.2011.88%0.92%13.52%38.75%
65
Neutral
£1.43B20.5915.06%0.74%23.97%216.41%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
58
Neutral
£846.89M-17.78-27.65%1.86%
47
Neutral
£354.46M-52.01-11.68%129.53%70.68%
42
Neutral
£23.64M
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:GSCU
Great Southern Copper PLC
3.30
1.77
115.69%
GB:AAZ
Anglo Asian Mining
310.00
194.00
167.24%
GB:ANTO
Antofagasta
3,627.00
1,960.80
117.68%
GB:ATYM
Atalaya Mining
927.00
573.18
162.00%
GB:CAML
Central Asia Metals
218.50
78.76
56.36%
GB:SOLG
SolGold
28.10
20.98
294.66%

Great Southern Copper PLC Corporate Events

Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Great Southern Copper Confirms Admission of New Shares, Lifting Total Stock to 716.3 Million
Neutral
Jan 26, 2026

Great Southern Copper PLC has confirmed that 26,333,335 new ordinary shares have been admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, effective from 8:00 a.m. today, following a previous announcement on 19 January 2026. As a result, the company’s issued share capital now stands at 716,251,283 shares, which becomes the new reference figure for investors assessing disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules, signalling a material change in the company’s capital structure that shareholders and potential investors must factor into their ownership and reporting calculations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GSCU) stock is a Hold with a £3.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Great Southern Copper PLC stock, see the GB:GSCU Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Great Southern Copper Raises Funds and Converts Debt via Share Issue
Positive
Jan 19, 2026

Great Southern Copper has strengthened its balance sheet and capital structure through the exercise of warrants to issue 8,333,335 new ordinary shares at 2.4p per share, raising gross proceeds of £200,000, and by converting a fully drawn loan note held by its largest shareholder, Foreign Dimensions PTY Limited, into 18,000,000 new ordinary shares at 2.90p per share. The combined 26,333,335 new shares are expected to be admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange on 26 January 2026, increasing the company’s issued share capital and voting rights to 716,251,283 shares, a move that reduces debt, reinforces shareholder support and provides additional funding to advance its copper-gold-silver exploration activities in Chile.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GSCU) stock is a Hold with a £4.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Great Southern Copper PLC stock, see the GB:GSCU Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Great Southern Copper Extends High-Grade Copper-Silver System at Cerro Negro and Ramps Up 2026 Drilling Plans
Positive
Jan 12, 2026

Great Southern Copper has completed its largest and most advanced drilling campaign to date at the Cerro Negro prospect within its Especularita project in Chile, with Phase III diamond and reverse circulation drilling extending the high-grade copper-silver system at the Mostaza area and identifying potential stacked high-grade Cu-Ag lenses as well as a new silver-lead-zinc lens. While assays for a number of holes are still pending, early Phase III results show notable copper and silver grades and have confirmed mineralisation along the broader Mostaza Fault Zone, underpinning the company’s plans for further drilling at Cerro Negro and additional exploration at the Viuda and Colorada targets, where GSC is pursuing what it describes as district-scale porphyry copper-gold opportunities. The company is now advancing drill planning for 2026, including follow-up programmes at Cerro Negro and Viuda and first-pass drilling at Colorada, as it seeks to capitalise on strong copper, gold and silver prices and realise what management and an independent research note both characterise as substantial upside potential across its Chilean exploration portfolio.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GSCU) stock is a Hold with a £3.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Great Southern Copper PLC stock, see the GB:GSCU Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Great Southern Copper Launches Ground Magnetics Survey at Viuda Prospect in Chile
Positive
Dec 18, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC has initiated a 250 line-kilometre ground magnetics survey at its Viuda gold-copper prospect within the Especularita project in Chile. This work aims to identify magnetic intrusives indicative of large-scale Maricunga-style porphyry gold-copper deposits, following scout drilling that demonstrated promising mineralization results. The company’s efforts underline the prospect of discovering high-grade mining centers within the region, strengthening its position in a globally significant mining hub. The anticipated Phase II drilling in early 2026 and favorable logistical conditions further amplify the project’s strategic importance.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Great Southern Copper PLC Expands Share Capital on London Stock Exchange
Positive
Dec 17, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC has announced the admission of 1,178,193 new ordinary shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market. This move increases the company’s total issued shares to 689,917,948, impacting shareholder calculations for interest notifications. This development is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to bolster its exploration initiatives in Chile, which could enhance its market positioning and stakeholder value.

Executive/Board ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
Great Southern Copper Issues New Shares to Executives
Neutral
Dec 12, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC has issued new ordinary shares to its Chairman, Charles Bond, and CEO, Samuel Garrett, as part of their compensation packages. Bond received shares in lieu of salary, while Garrett’s shares were issued as partial payment for his 2025 bonus. This issuance, totaling 1,178,193 new shares, will be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange, increasing the company’s total issued shares to 689,917,948. This move reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to manage executive compensation through equity, aligning leadership interests with shareholder value.

Business Operations and Strategy
Great Southern Copper Expands High-Grade Mineralisation at Cerro Negro
Positive
Dec 11, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC has announced significant progress in its Phase III drilling campaign at the Cerro Negro project in Chile, with the discovery of new high-grade copper-silver mineralisation. The drilling has revealed new chalcocite-rich lenses, indicating a potential ‘stacked’ system that expands the scale of the Mostaza deposit. The results include high-grade intervals with copper and silver assays, and the discovery of new mineralised lenses suggests a structurally-controlled, repeated lens system. This development enhances the potential scale of the deposit and provides clear directions for ongoing drilling, reinforcing the company’s confidence in the growing potential of the Cerro Negro mineralised trend.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Great Southern Copper Reports Significant Exploration Progress in Chile
Positive
Dec 9, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC announced significant progress in its exploration efforts at the Especularita Project in Chile during the six months ending September 2025. The company reported high-grade assay results from its Cerro Negro prospect, extending the mineralised zone and identifying new targets for further drilling. At the Viuda Negra prospect, the discovery of a porphyry gold system added depth to their exploration portfolio. Post-period, the company raised £2.5 million to support ongoing exploration, positioning itself well for future development.

Private Placements and Financing
Great Southern Copper PLC Raises £2.5 Million Through Share Admission
Positive
Dec 1, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC has announced the admission of 99,640,000 new shares to the London Stock Exchange, raising £2.5 million through a private placing. This move enhances the company’s financial position, enabling it to continue its exploration activities in Chile, a key region for copper mining, and potentially strengthen its market position in the copper industry.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Great Southern Copper PLC Secures £2.5 Million for Chilean Exploration Expansion
Positive
Nov 20, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC has secured £2.5 million in equity funding to expand its exploration programs in Chile, particularly at the Especularita Project. This funding will enable the company to advance its exploration efforts, focusing on high-grade copper-silver discoveries and targeting new prospects. The successful fundraising underscores investor confidence in the company’s exploration strategy and its management team, marking a significant milestone in its operational progress.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Great Southern Copper Secures £2.5 Million for Chilean Exploration Expansion
Positive
Nov 20, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC has successfully raised £2.5 million through a private equity placing to fund its exploration programs in Chile, specifically at the Especularita Project. This funding will enable the company to expand its exploration efforts, focusing on high-grade copper-silver discoveries and testing new prospects, thereby reinforcing investor confidence and supporting its strategic growth in the copper-gold-silver exploration sector.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Great Southern Copper Expands Share Capital on London Stock Exchange
Neutral
Nov 12, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC has announced the admission of 328,355 new ordinary shares to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, effective as of this morning. This move increases the total number of issued shares to 589,099,755, affecting shareholder calculations under the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules. This development is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position and enhance its exploration activities in Chile, potentially impacting its market presence and stakeholder interests.

Business Operations and Strategy
Great Southern Copper Expands Drilling at Cerro Negro
Positive
Nov 11, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC announced the mobilization of a third drill rig to its Cerro Negro prospect in Chile, part of the Especularita Project, to commence scout reverse circulation drilling. This expansion aims to test the Mostaza Fault Zone and newly identified mineralization in the hanging wall volcanics, with recent samples showing promising copper and silver grades. The development is expected to accelerate the evaluation of the Cerro Negro system’s potential, leveraging high copper and silver prices to enhance the company’s exploration capabilities and industry positioning.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Great Southern Copper Expands Share Capital Through Option Exercise
Neutral
Nov 7, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC announced that an employee has exercised options to subscribe for 328,355 new ordinary shares, resulting in gross proceeds of £3,284. These shares will be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange, increasing the total number of issued shares and voting rights to 589,099,755. This development reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its market presence and operational capacity in the copper-gold-silver exploration sector.

Business Operations and Strategy
Great Southern Copper PLC Gains Attention with New Research Note
Positive
Nov 4, 2025

Great Southern Copper PLC announced that Greenwood Capital Partners has published a research note on the company, highlighting its focus on copper-gold-silver exploration in Chile. This development underscores Great Southern Copper’s strategic positioning in the mining industry, particularly in the context of the global shift towards clean energy, as copper is a critical component in this transition. The company’s exploration efforts in Chile’s coastal belt, a region with significant copper mining potential, are aimed at tapping into both large and high-grade deposits, potentially enhancing its market position and offering new opportunities for stakeholders.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 03, 2026