RE: Offtake agreement16 Nov 2024 18:12
I thought it was very good feedback. As Lavenda says BA said it would be 18 months b4 we need worry about stage 2. At the beginning he did say that the majority og f the $175m cost would be paid for by profits on the DMS. Depending on the offtake price / agreement which will come b4 production in Q starts it is possible it maybe fully covered. Anyway he did comment that there were various ways to raise any deficit once cashflow is established. My view loans, bonds, Hainan,placement etc. but that is way in future-18 months at least.
I noticed that he mentioned transport costs were coming below costed ests. ie $125--to $110 and possibly lower which leads me to believe that opex-AISC could be trimmed be lower than $647pt . ( A share I hold RKH trimmed costs dramaticlly from $35 to $25per barrel) Every little helps- Transport costs from $125-$110 saves $2M. 33mins Also I noted that MG were keeping a close eye on negotiations re offtake to ensure competitve fairness. It seems to me that MG have an interest in ensuring a higher lower offtake price so that the mine is a success and moving onto stage 2. (44mins)
Generally I am very satisfied with what BA said and that the relationship between all parties is strong. I do hope that the 121 meeting next week will enhance Kodals profile and result in more SP activity.