RE: Deep pockets out there28 Dec 2021 10:59
LithiumPlayer,
PFS = The pre-feasibility study is an early-stage analysis of a potential mining project. This is conducted by a small team of consultants, the PFS is designed to provide company stakeholders with key information such as logistics, capital requirements, and key challenges; all needed to help guide the decision-making process.
DFS = Definitive Feasibility Study means a feasibility study undertaken to a high degree of accuracy which may be used as a basis for raising finance for the construction of a project approved by the Board of Directors.
In nearly all cases the banks / creditors will want to see both (but primarily the DFS). Atlantic Lithium is kind of unique in that it already has buy-in from a larger partner (Piedmont Lithium) who are stumping up US$103m to fast-track the Ewoyaa lithium asset into production. As a general rule, for the typical mining developer, raising construction finance is often the single most challenging hurdle. This hurdle no longer exists for Atlantic, therefore in my view, they are in a fantastic position. Arguably they will either make it to production (by end 2023) or be taken out. Either way the Company is worth a heck of a lot more than 22p a share going forward.