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East Star Resources PLC

Basic Resources First-pass screen £19m

260/1000 Overall fit

AI beneficiary 35% 15

Operating leverage 25% 20

Valuation 25% 25

Downside protection 15% 60

First-pass take

Early-stage explorer with zero AI exposure, dependent on JV partners (Endeavour for gold, Xinhai for copper). Burning £2.5m annually with £442k cash buffer and material going-concern risk; massive equity dilution and expensive valuation relative to assets.

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