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Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp (TRX)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TRX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $1.23
1 Year Target Price $1.23
1 | Strong Buy |
2 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 10.83% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp

Company Overview
History and Background
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.
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 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
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
Industry Overview
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
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.
Peer Comparison
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.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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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 | Website https://www.trxgold.com |
Full time employees 153 | Website https://www.trxgold.com |
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.

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