Just having fun here and assuming the following.
- - CF updates the PEA and obtains a NPV (7.5%) close to $400M US
- - Partner willing to pay 70% of the NAV
- - Production of 60Mlbs per year, total cost at $1.50 US per lbs, capex 200M
- - Copper prices at $3.00 US
They could:
1) Sell 100% for $280M US or $378M CA.
2) Sell 60% for $168M US. After, they would need to pay 40% of the capex ($80M US) and then have 36M profit per year for the next 20+ years. The stream of cash flow, discounted at 7.5%, should be worth today around $367 US. For a total of $455M US or $615M CA.
3) Sell 60% now and the remaining 40% when VD is fully drilled and FS updated. I believe the total would be similar to option 2.
With options 2 & 3, they would benefit from VD expansion and increasing copper prices.
MoneyK