Despite a volatile market environment in the first half of the 2025 financial year, the Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining-operated Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, continued to deliver strong cash flows, supported by its large resource base, low-cost operation and experienced management team, the company says.
Total dividends since listing in April 2018 amount to A$410-million, equivalent to 127% of current market capitalisation,
The company has also released its half-year results, detailing production of 1.9-million tonnes representing strong volumes in the first quarter that moderated towards the end of the period.Jupiter points out.
Sales were 1.7-million tonnes. Volumes remain on target to meet plan on an annualised basis for the full-year.
Two lost-time injuries were recorded in the first half, which the company asserts were both minor in nature.Tshipi’s total recordable injury frequency rate reduced slightly to 0.32 from 0.35 in the fourth quarter of full year 2024.
The company remains in a strong financial position, recognising a share of profit from its investment in Tshipi of A$15.4-million and a net profit after tax of A$14-million, with no debt on the balance sheet at either Jupiter Mines or Tshipi.