RE: Info only27 Jan 2024 23:17
I think what Seingred's main point was they had a healthy cash position, well especially for a tiddler, but do they really have much to show for it, especially since care and maintenance. They have burnt through money when not much seemed to have happened on the surface...they are however kings of soil, rock and stream samples but where has the rigs been etc. Ok they've taken on a few projects but market have been luke warm at best to them. It is definitely a valid point. One which we commented on for last couple years, in which we have all been "it's ok still a few years off, still a few quarters, majors paying for Anza etc. Well this has changed and would be a real reason why some are worried are put off. Most agree the asset is second to none but track record and the directors? Market may think they are wide boys... especially as the directors are not aligned with their shareholders. Collective as we love that example are heavily aligned for instance...
I don't think Dr is miles off. If Agnico are really interested, I am sure they are, but at possibly better terms than "the agreement", then Orosur are probably saying well what you going to give us to sweeten the deal? $30millon historically has been spent already, but not really scratched the surface. So whoever gets in has a bit of a headstart with a good idea of what Apta has and what Pepas could be..but if they want to know more they have to have deep pockets.
Orosur clearly need a JV partner that is more aligned to make Anza a success. My feelings are pretty strong that if I had to pick and if they were interested, I would be banging Aris' door. Who knows if they would be interested. Really like the work of Collective though.
Finance aside, Orosur have a good stable of projects on the books. I'm definitely not ruling out a few curve balls over the next few months. The company do however have a few issues that needs rectified with finance and public perception at the top of the pile. Perceptions will change if Brad and co can start pulling rabbits out of hats. A few wins and this place will bouncing.