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Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp (TRX)

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$0.36
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY2.86%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: TRX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $1.23

1 Year Target Price $1.23

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$1.23 Target price
52w Low $0.27
Current$0.36
52w High $0.43

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 10.83%
Avg. Invested days 53
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 100.39M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.23
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.23
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 0.2
52 Weeks Range 0.27 - 0.43
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.27 - 0.43
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 0.62%
Operating Margin (TTM) 28.73%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 8.36%
Return on Equity (TTM) 6.97%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 5.52
Enterprise Value 101329672
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.1
Enterprise Value 101329672
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.12
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.18
Shares Outstanding 282883008
Shares Floating 250773800
Shares Outstanding 282883008
Shares Floating 250773800
Percent Insiders 2.06
Percent Institutions 2.07

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Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp

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Company Overview

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Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corporation (TRE) was a mineral resource company focused on gold exploration and development in Tanzania, East Africa. It faced significant operational and legal challenges leading to its eventual dissolution.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Gold Exploration: Focused on identifying and exploring gold deposits in Tanzania.
  • Gold Mining Development: Developed mining operations at its identified gold deposits.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

TRE had a board of directors and a management team responsible for overseeing its operations and strategy. Details on specific individuals are scarce post dissolution.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Gold Production: TRE's primary product was gold extracted from its mines. Market share data is difficult to quantify due to the company's fluctuating production and eventual cessation of operations. Competitors include Barrick Gold (GOLD), AngloGold Ashanti (AU).

Market Dynamics

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The gold mining industry is characterized by high capital expenditure, fluctuating gold prices, and regulatory complexities. Tanzania is a significant gold producing nation in Africa.

Positioning

TRE's positioning was that of a junior gold mining company. Its competitive advantage was primarily based on its access to specific Tanzanian gold deposits. Legal and operational issues hindered its success.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for the gold mining industry is massive, valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. TRE's position within that TAM was small and declining due to operational issues.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Access to Tanzanian Gold Deposits
  • Experienced Exploration Team (initially)

Weaknesses

  • Operational Inefficiencies
  • Legal Disputes
  • Financial Instability
  • Poor Corporate Governance

Opportunities

  • Potential for Discovering Significant Gold Deposits
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Improved Regulatory Environment in Tanzania

Threats

  • Fluctuations in Gold Prices
  • Political Instability in Tanzania
  • Changes in Mining Regulations
  • Community Relations Issues

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GOLD
  • AU
  • NEM

Competitive Landscape

TRE was at a significant disadvantage compared to larger, more established gold mining companies. Its smaller scale, operational problems, and legal issues made it difficult to compete effectively.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: TRE experienced an initial period of growth followed by a significant decline due to operational and legal issues.

Future Projections: Given the company's dissolution, no future growth projections exist.

Recent Initiatives: Prior to dissolution, TRE attempted various operational restructuring initiatives but these were unsuccessful.

Summary

Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp was a junior gold mining company that faced substantial operational and legal hurdles in Tanzania. These challenges led to financial instability and ultimately, the company's dissolution. While it initially held promise with access to Tanzanian gold deposits, poor management, legal battles, and a volatile gold market led to its demise. There were no acquisitions.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Filings (historical)
  • News Articles
  • Market Data Providers

Disclaimers:

The information provided is based on available public data and historical information. Due to the company's dissolution, complete and up-to-date information may not be available. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

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About Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp

Exchange NYSE MKT
Headquaters Oakville, ON, Canada
IPO Launch date 2005-05-12
CEO & Director Mr. Stephen Mullowney B.B.A., C.A., C.F.A., CPA
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Gold
Full time employees 153
Full time employees 153

TRX Gold Corporation, a junior gold mining company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral property in Tanzania. Its flagship project includes Buckreef Gold Project in Tanzania. The company was formerly known as Tanzanian Gold Corporation and changed its name to TRX Gold Corporation in May 2022. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Oakville, Canada.