Thoughts18 Oct 2023 13:49
I contacted the company recently, but they couldn’t speak with me before the quarterly update is released. If history is anything to go by then this should be released on 31st October. They told me to go and read the last quarterly report again and previous update on Makhado.
From last Quarterly report:
“The managed tender processes to select the outsourced mining, plant and
laboratory operators also commenced during the quarter. We are excited to have strong contenders
to be our partners and these processes are expected to be completed during Q3 CY2023.”
This led onto “Commencement of construction in H2 CY2023” with the first coal expected 18 months from commencement of construction.
I also note that this quarter Vele should be up to full capacity, producing 60,000/t per month.
Hopefully now we begin to see some significant news flow and action. I have a call with the company after they publish the quarterly results, then we have the AGM. Coal prices are higher with the market still short. The Israel-Hamas situation as well as cold weather should keep energy prices firm in Europe. I still believe we are a behemoth, ready to explode.