RE: sp31 Jan 2020 10:10
The SP is not reacting well because.....
1. Its a spiral death trap, Atlas already earnt 10% so $701k in its bank, thank you shareholders.
2. The Market doesnt like it much. Same reaction to when after 4 years waiting for BP licence finally granted, sp reacted same way. Damp squid!
3. Waiting for official sign off from Zim govt, probably within next two weeks.
3. The RNS was very light on the details of the loan. Only "main" headlines outlined - BUT no mention of interest rate and dates they kick in and penalties if missed! What are the details of the CP, "Subject to certain terms and conditions and completion of CP’s the remaining principal and interest, fees and costs accrued on the remaining existing Mercuria Tranche A facility will be recovered from future cash flow"
4. Lead time to get diamond mining going - 1 month- 3 months? so that will squeeze cash flow until first diamonds sold, especially if further delays, and knowing Zim and BOD that is very possible.
5. AP is using Vast as a vehicle to get BP mine going, he owns c30%. So even if he has allocated his Vast shares to the loan the bigger picture is his ownership of the mine. He wont care to place more shares if cashflow issues occurs, history tells us this.
6. BP still waiting for Tranche 2, so no material development/progress until money in on the table, Tranche 1 to pay off creditors and develop diamonds.
Good luck holders, as always will be a rough ride!