Goldman Sachs raised the CITIC Resources (1205.HK) rating from neutral to buy, and raised the target price to HK$2.7. It is expected that by 2011, its crude oil production will double from 2009 to 12 million barrels, which will significantly improve return on investment and have the potential for spin-off. The future stock price will be driven by rising oil prices, the launch of the Hainan project, and news of a business spin-off. The risk is that oil prices will fall.
CITIC Resources fell 2.63% yesterday; closed at HK$1.85.