Conversation with Laurence Read today12 Jun 2020 20:56
I was delighted to have a phone conversation today with Laurence Read on the back of an email I sent to him. We spoke for 30 minutes in what was a frank an honest discussion about what lay ahead for EUZ and why current decisions were being taken. I will say from the top that nothing was discussed that could be considered inappropriate and I got the distinct impression that I was in conversation with an industry professional with a deep wealth of knowledge about his industry.
So let’s go from the top. AIM have urged EUZ to enter into the consolidation process to quell the volatility that surrounds the SP with its fraction of a penny valuation. I completely understand the need to do this as not being on AIM and relying solely on JSE as an exchange would be bad for .everyone. To use A phrase from Laurence is is Time for the company to grow up and consolidation does not alter my percentage holding at all, it remains the same.
The current work being undertaken is being guided by industry players who appear keen to see the asset presented in a form that proves mining the ore and smelting it will be profitable and the profit margins able to withstand changes in the marketplace. EUZ will announce the results of the latest test work in due course, but to date the results have been very good.
Non dilutive options remain in play with the Silver credit and this is an ongoing discussion along Side other discussions with industry players.
The company wishes to pass a motion at the upcoming General meeting to limit the amount of share it can issue in the next twelve months to 50% for cash raising purposes. It is worth pointing out that currently the board are not limited in anyway to the number of additional shares they can create so introducing a cap is moving inline with AIM rules I believe.
Whilst permission is being sought to limit the number of shares that can be issued, there are no immediate plans to dilute the current share holding and options with the Silver credit remain in the forefront for additional capitalisation.
I know we discussed more and Laurence would not comment on some of my questions, but I feel confident in the prefect and the man.
Have a good weekend all.