29Metals Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
James Palmer
Chief executive officer
AU$1.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 44.56% |
| CEO tenure | 2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.06% |
| Management average tenure | 2.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 15
29M: Higher Discount Rate And Margin Pressure Will Drive Cautious Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for 29Metals, with the updated price target moving lower from roughly A$0.33 to about A$0.25. They cite softer profit margin assumptions, a higher discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple, alongside recent mixed broker views, including a downgrade at Macquarie and a Hold rating with a slightly reduced A$0.44 target at Jefferies.
Narrative Update • Apr 29
29M: Hold Upgrade Will Rely On Updated Commodity Price Deck
Analysts have trimmed their price target on 29Metals to A$0.44 from A$0.45, reflecting updated commodity price assumptions, a slightly higher discount rate, and modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are framing the latest price target revision to A$0.44 as a recalibration to updated commodity assumptions rather than a shift in view on the company itself.Analysis Article • Apr 24
Revenue Downgrade: Here's What Analysts Forecast For 29Metals Limited (ASX:29M)
The analysts covering 29Metals Limited ( ASX:29M ) delivered a dose of negativity to shareholders today, by making a...
Narrative Update • Apr 14
29M: Hold Upgrade And Equity Raise Will Support Future Copper Exposure
Analysts now place 29Metals' price target at A$0.44, a A$0.01 adjustment, reflecting updated long term commodity price assumptions for copper, aluminum, coal and gold, and a shift to a Hold stance. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the shift to a Hold rating, alongside only a A$0.01 reduction in the price target to A$0.44, as a sign that updated long term commodity assumptions still support the current valuation.Narrative Update • Mar 31
29M: Hold Upgrade And Equity Raise Will Rely On Commodity Deck
Analysts now set a price target of A$0.44 for 29Metals, a A$0.01 adjustment from the prior A$0.45. This reflects updated commodity price forecasts and revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Mar 17
29M: Commodity Deck Reset And Equity Raise Will Shape Re Rating Potential
Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on 29Metals by A$0.01 to A$0.44, reflecting refreshed commodity price assumptions that lead to slightly updated views on revenue growth, margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on 29Metals point to a mixed but cautious stance, with price targets fine tuned rather than reset and ratings moving within a relatively tight band between Underperform and Hold.Narrative Update • Mar 03
29M: Commodity Deck Revisions Will Keep Re Rating Potential Constrained
Analysts have updated their view on 29Metals with a fresh A$0.44 price target, compared with the previous A$0.45 level. This reflects revised copper and broader commodity price assumptions that flow through to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs.Narrative Update • Feb 17
29M: Hold Upgrade And Equity Raise Will Shape Near Term Returns
Analysts now set a slightly lower price target for 29Metals at A$0.44, down from A$0.45, reflecting updated commodity price assumptions and adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent rating changes and price target updates show analysts reassessing 29Metals primarily on updated commodity price assumptions rather than company specific news alone.Narrative Update • Feb 03
29M: Sector Downgrade And Equity Raise Will Likely Restrain Near Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for 29Metals from about A$0.50 to about A$0.42, citing a higher discount rate, more modest revenue growth assumptions, a slightly improved profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E, consistent with recent Street research that includes a downgrade to Underperform with a price target of A$0.45. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point out that the higher A$0.45 price target versus the prior A$0.40 suggests some confidence that current pricing already reflects a lot of the near term risks.Narrative Update • Jan 20
29M: Sector Downgrade And Richer Assumptions Will Likely Cap Future Upside
Narrative update on 29Metals The analyst price target for 29Metals has shifted modestly higher to A$0.45 from A$0.40, as analysts factor in updated assumptions across fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, even though one firm now rates the stock Underperform within its broader 2026 sector outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a mixed stance on 29Metals, with the price target lifted to A$0.45 while the rating has shifted to Underperform within a broader sector review for 2026.Narrative Update • Jan 05
29M: Slightly Richer Assumptions Will Still Likely Leave Future Returns Underwhelming
Analysts have slightly increased their price target on 29Metals, citing marginally higher fair value estimates, a small reduction in the discount rate, and modestly stronger revenue growth assumptions, while keeping profit margin and future P/E expectations broadly in line. Valuation Changes Fair Value: edged up slightly, with the model input moving from 0.403532 to 0.406239.Analysis Article • Dec 28
Is 29Metals (ASX:29M) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Dec 15
29M: Future Returns Will Likely Disappoint Despite Margin Improvement
Analysts have nudged their price target on 29Metals higher, lifting fair value from approximately $0.37 to about $0.40 per share. They cite a slightly lower discount rate and stronger expected profit margins, despite only marginal tweaks to revenue growth and future earnings multiple assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 30
29M: Fair Value Will Likely Hold As Discount Rate Rises
Analysts have raised their price target for 29Metals from $0.36 to $0.37 per share. This change reflects modest improvements in projected revenue growth and fair value estimates.Narrative Update • Nov 16
29M: Rising Discount Rate Will Likely Pressure Future Fair Value
Analysts have lowered their price target for 29Metals, citing a revised discount rate of 8.43 percent and modest adjustments to valuation assumptions. This has resulted in a slight decrease in fair value estimates.Narrative Update • Nov 01
29M: Lower Revenue Outlook And Higher P/E Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for 29Metals from $0.34 to $0.36 per share. They cite improved profit margin forecasts and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors supporting the update.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Global Electrification Will Increase Copper Demand Despite Setbacks
Analysts have raised their price target for 29Metals from $0.30 to $0.34, citing expectations of stronger revenue growth. These expectations are partially offset by a modest decline in profit margin forecasts and a slightly higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Global Electrification Will Increase Copper Demand Despite Setbacks
Analysts have raised their price target for 29Metals from $0.28 to $0.30 per share, citing improved revenue growth forecasts and higher expected profit margins. Valuation Changes Fair Value per share has increased slightly from A$0.28 to A$0.30.Analysis Article • Sep 03
29Metals Limited (ASX:29M) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 36%
29Metals Limited ( ASX:29M ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 36% gain in the last month alone...Analysis Article • Jul 07
29Metals Limited (ASX:29M) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 28%
Despite an already strong run, 29Metals Limited ( ASX:29M ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28% in the...Analysis Article • May 23
29Metals Limited's (ASX:29M) Shares Bounce 41% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry
29Metals Limited ( ASX:29M ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 41% after a shaky period beforehand...Analysis Article • Apr 08
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By 29Metals Limited's (ASX:29M) 34% Share Price Plunge
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the 29Metals Limited ( ASX:29M ) share price has dived 34% in the last thirty...Analysis Article • Apr 06
Is 29Metals (ASX:29M) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
New Narrative • Mar 17
Development Of Gossan Valley Will Expand Future Production Capacity
Strategic resource expansion projects at Gossan Valley and Golden Grove aim to enhance production flexibility and long-term revenue growth through high-grade ore development.Analysis Article • Oct 23
Is 29Metals (ASX:29M) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jul 19
There Is A Reason 29Metals Limited's (ASX:29M) Price Is Undemanding
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x 29Metals Limited ( ASX:29M ) is definitely a stock...Analysis Article • Apr 12
29Metals Limited (ASX:29M) Surges 36% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
29Metals Limited ( ASX:29M ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 36% in the last...Analysis Article • Mar 24
Is 29Metals (ASX:29M) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Benign Growth For 29Metals Limited (ASX:29M) Underpins Stock's 33% Plummet
The 29Metals Limited ( ASX:29M ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 33...Analysis Article • Feb 26
29Metals Limited (ASX:29M) Just Released Its Annual Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Last week saw the newest annual earnings release from 29Metals Limited ( ASX:29M ), an important milestone in the...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | AU$2m | AU$793k | AU$24m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$4m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$33m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$105m |
| Dec 31 2024 | AU$1m | AU$500k | -AU$178m |
Compensation vs Market: James's total compensation ($USD1.27M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Australian market ($USD862.50K).
Compensation vs Earnings: James's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
James Palmer
2yrs
Tenure
AU$1,779,679
Compensation
Mr. James Palmer has been Chief Executive Officer of 29Metals Limited since May 1, 2024. He served as Group Performance & Improvement Officer at BHP since 2021. He served as Asset President - NSWEC, BMC at...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | 2yrs | AU$1.78m | 0.058% A$ 260.1k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 4.8yrs | AU$943.29k | 0.049% A$ 217.7k | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 4.8yrs | AU$888.96k | 0.046% A$ 205.1k | |
| Marketing Manager | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Executive of Corporate Development | 2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Executive of People & Culture | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Executive of Geology & Exploration | 1.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| CEO of Redhill | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group Financial Controller | no data | no data | no data | |
| Company Secretary and Group Executive of Governance & Secretariat | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
2.3yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: 29M's management team is considered experienced (2.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Executive Chairman | 5yrs | AU$230.00k | 0.0042% A$ 18.6k | |
| Non Executive Director | 3.1yrs | AU$142.50k | 0.032% A$ 141.7k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5yrs | AU$364.76k | 0.031% A$ 139.0k | |
| Non-Executive Director | less than a year | AU$75.11k | 0.14% A$ 621.6k | |
| Independent Deputy Chair of the Board | less than a year | AU$29.17k | 0.049% A$ 219.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5yrs | AU$354.76k | 0.035% A$ 155.9k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5yrs | AU$354.76k | 0.023% A$ 103.7k |
5.0yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: 29M's board of directors are considered experienced (5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 16:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
29Metals Limited is covered by 19 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin Brayshaw | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Daniel Morgan | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Mollie Urquhart | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |