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Baker Steel Resources Trust Limited (BSRT) officially launched a new share buyback program in London on February 20, 2024, to address the persistent discount between its share price and its net asset value (NAV). The investment trust, which focuses on a global portfolio of natural resources and mining assets, aims to enhance shareholder value by repurchasing ordinary shares from the open market. This strategic move follows a period of market volatility where the company’s market valuation lagged significantly behind the underlying value of its diversified mineral holdings. Under the terms of the buyback authority, the company intends to acquire shares periodically, contingent on market conditions and available liquidity. The program is designed to provide price support and improve liquidity for existing investors, while signaling management's confidence in the long-term prospects of its mining and resource development projects. By reducing the total number of shares in circulation, BSRT expects to increase the net asset value per remaining share, providing a more accurate reflection of the company's intrinsic worth. As a specialist investment vehicle, Baker Steel Resources Trust manages a portfolio that includes both listed and unlisted companies involved in the extraction of precious metals, base metals, and industrial minerals. Industry analysts suggest that this buyback initiative is a proactive response to the broader undervaluation seen across the junior mining and natural resources sector. Through this mechanism, the board is utilizing its capital allocation strategy to narrow the discount gap, ensuring that the trust remains an attractive option for institutional and private investors seeking exposure to the global transition toward resource security.