RE: Prem25 Mar 2021 21:16
I would put money on this still being the end objective ;
Zulu Lithium
As announced on 2 January 2018, the Board of Premier has decided that a separate listing should be sought for the Zulu Project ("Zulu NewCo") to maximise the value of the project.
Over the past 18 months, Premier has made significant progress in the development of the Zulu Lithium Project and given the market valuations for comparable hard-rock lithium projects, the Board believes that significant value can be unlocked for shareholders by having a separate listing for Zulu.
Premier is currently therefore considering with its advisers a separate listing of Zulu in London. The listing is intended to take place as soon as possible, subject to regulatory and other approvals. Premier intends, subject to appropriate legal and taxation advice, to distribute (at nil cost) to Premier shareholders at the time of listing a substantial proportion of Premier's retained interest in Zulu Newco.
George Roach, Premier's CEO, commented: "In terms of RHA, Premier has been the sole funder of RHA to date, although it only has a 49% interest. The proposed new legislation in Zimbabwe will permit 100% foreign ownership and Premier is therefore currently in discussions with NIEEF, as well as other interested groups, to review alternative financing arrangements that will allow for further external funding for RHA. I remain confident that when RHA is equitably financed, the mine has a sustainable future.
It is evident that a separate listing of Zulu Lithium has the potential to unlock significant value based on comparable hard-rock lithium projects. I am also pleased to state that Premier intends to distribute a substantial proportion of its retained shares in the separately listed Zulu to Premier shareholders in the most efficient manner at that time to enable them to directly benefit from any value uplift."
Acker