Trial conversion delays
Key mining trials have been delayed from Q3 to Q4, with uncertainty on when results will materialize.
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Bear-case history
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Geopolitical and duty headwinds
Protectionist measures and duties have caused loss of 75,000-80,000 tons of volume; recovery uncertain.
Lack of volume guidance
Management declined to provide volume guidance, citing lack of clear signals from customers.
Global shipping uncertainty
Volatile shipping costs and elongated transit times due to geopolitical tensions could disrupt supply chains and customer ordering patterns.
Protectionist trade measures
Increasing anti-dumping duties and border protectionism in key markets (US, Brazil) may impact competitiveness and pricing.
Slow conversion of new solution into volume growth
Despite successful trials, management could not provide a timeline for meaningful volume ramp-up, indicating risk of delayed adoption.
Margin compression from product mix shift
As volumes grow, the mix may shift toward higher grinding media sales, potentially reducing EBITDA margins from current levels to 23-24%.