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I don’t short AIM explorers and I’m not looking for a “cheap entry”.

I’ve been clear that today’s RNS is positive and de-risks MB01-N — that hasn’t changed. The point being made is purely about short-term price behaviour when a stock is already trading into known supply.

Good assets can still consolidate after good news. That’s mechanics, not motive.

Happy to be proven wrong by follow-through results — that’s how the story progresses.

Today’s RNS is genuinely positive and should be treated as such. The first two holes at MB01-N have both intersected gold, including a strong interval of 21.7m @ 3.13 g/t (with high-grade within). That materially reduces the risk around MB01-N and supports the Exploration Target conversion narrative. From a technical standpoint, this is a solid start.

That said, it’s important to separate quality of results from short-term trading dynamics.

The share closed at 0.33p yesterday, which already put ORR into a known resistance and supply zone (0.32–0.36p). At these levels, good news often attracts profit-taking, particularly from holders who bought around the placing / WRAP levels. This doesn’t make the RNS weak — it simply reflects AIM mechanics.

Key points for context:

No resource upgrade yet

No change to funding or warrant structure

Only 2 holes reported so far (of a larger programme)

WRAP warrants at 0.36p are a known near-term ceiling

In short:

This RNS justifies the move into the low-0.30s, but a sustained breakout likely requires follow-through results, not just this release. Selling into strength and consolidation would be a normal and healthy outcome at this stage.

The real re-rating question will be answered by:

consistency across the next batch of holes, and

whether MB01-N can demonstrably add scale to the Mbe resource base.

Strong start. Now the market will look for repetition, not headlines.

"Remember: MMs absorb, recycle, and cap stock to manage volatility. That’s why 0.41–0.42 looks supportive — but it’s not a guaranteed floor."

Noticed the level around 0.41–0.42p getting a bit of support. Could just be MMs adjusting stock before the next RNS. Hard to tell how it moves before any official updates. In my opinion, we could potentially revisit the 0.30s until the next RNS arrives, but that’s just my view.

Buckle up — looks like we could see a choppy ride until the next RNS.

HE1 & Blue Star – Key Point

HE1 could participate in Blue Star’s raise to maintain its 50% share, or slightly increase to majority control (51%).

Blue Star trading halt – factual clarification (no opinion)

Blue Star Helium (BNL) has requested a temporary trading halt on the ASX pending an announcement regarding a capital raise.

Based on publicly available information:

• The Galactica project infrastructure has been constructed and commissioning is underway

• Helium One has already funded its committed share of the project to first gas

• HE1 has no obligation to fund BNL’s corporate activities

• BNL funding decisions do not automatically imply dilution at HE1 level

Trading halts ahead of first production are not unusual and can be used to finalise funding structures (equity or non-equity) prior to cashflow commencement.

No announcement has been made regarding delays to Galactica or changes to production timing.

Until the halt announcement is released, any conclusions beyond the above are speculative.

That’s it. Nothing more.

Fair question.

Yes, future funding was raised during AGM Q&A — as it always is on AIM — and the Board gave standard, non-committal responses (no guidance, no timing, no quantum, focus on non-dilutive options where possible).

As there was no new information, commitment or change to funding status, it was deliberately excluded to keep the post limited to verifiable project facts and timelines, rather than hypothetical future scenarios.

Anyone who has attended AIM AGMs will recognise those answers as boilerplate rather than new disclosure.

Helium One (HE1) — AGM & Project Facts (December 2025)

This summary is based only on the AGM presentation and company facts. No personal opinion or speculation.

1️⃣ Company Overview

Helium One Global Ltd (HE1) is an AIM-listed company focused on primary helium exploration and development.

Assets:

Southern Rukwa Helium Project, Tanzania

US Helium Project, Colorado (via Blue Star Helium)

Strategy: dual-track:

Short-term: US production → revenue generation

Medium/long-term: develop Tanzania as a large-scale helium province

2️⃣ Tanzania — Southern Rukwa Project

Licence: HE1 holds a valid mining licence covering 480 km². Regulatory approval and Tanzanian government alignment are in place.

Government participation: 17% free-carried interest (non-dilutive to HE1).

Resource status: discoveries currently classified as Contingent Resources, not Reserves.

ESP Phase (“Super Test”):

Artificial lift to increase flow rates

Management describes as the “next major step” for the project

Designed to produce data for future resource classification and potential reserve certification

Equipment currently installed for temporary testing and fluid management; no permanent production yet

Objective: confirm commercial flow potential and advance project toward future phased development

3️⃣ US — Colorado Project

Operated by Blue Star Helium; HE1 has an interest.

Development completed: 6-well programme with flowing wells confirmed at:

~3% helium concentration

~70% CO₂ concentration

Near-term production: project poised to generate revenue imminently

Purpose: generate cash to support broader company development

4️⃣ Forward Work Programmes

Tanzania: ESP testing at ITW-1, data acquisition, development planning for phased production.

US: tie-in, processing, and sales agreements to commence revenue generation.

5️⃣ Market & Investment Context

Helium is a critical, scarce resource with constrained global supply.

HE1 is positioned with:

Exposure to primary helium systems

Geographic diversification (Tanzania vs US)

Regulatory clarity in Tanzania

Near-term cashflow from US operations

6️⃣ Key Takeaways (Facts Only)

HE1 is transitioning from explorer → producer in the US, while de-risking Tanzania.

The Tanzanian licence is fully valid and regulatory-aligned.

ESP testing is underway, aiming to provide the data necessary for potential resource upgrade.

No speculative claims about future prices, returns, or institutional activity are included — this is purely AGM-verified information.

DYOR

After reviewing the RNS releases from July–October (funding) and September–December (operations), this is my understanding:

Funding:

All CLN conversions complete; WRAP Retail Offer fully subscribed.

Total cash raised ensures operations can continue for at least 12 months.

No immediate need for another dilutive raise.

Operations – Southern Rukwa:

ESP equipment en route; well prep, water disposal, and wireline logging in progress.

Next critical phase to increase helium flow and advance resource classification.

On track for Q4 2025 ESP testing.

Operations – Galactica (Colorado, USA):

Facility pad and gathering system construction underway.

First helium on schedule for December 2025; CO2 expected H1 2026.

Equipment leasing agreements and well tie-ins progressing as planned.

Regulatory & Incentives:

Southern Rukwa Mining Licence awarded; Certificate of Incentives granted.

All permits and approvals in place for planned operations.

Outlook & Observations:

Significant newsflow expected: ESP test results, first gas production, resource updates, CO2 sales.

Operational milestones are being met; cash runway secured.

When reading the RNS statements, it almost feels like the chat board is talking about a different company — from what I am seeing, everything looks very promising.

Summary:

The company is funded and on track operationally. Negative board sentiment appears driven by short-term dilution concerns and low liquidity rather than fundamentals. For verification, all details are in the RNS announcements.

DYOR

After reviewing the RNS from July–October 2025, my understanding:

All CLN conversions are complete and the company now has enough cash to fund operations for at least 12 months.

No immediate need for another raise.

For anyone who wants to double-check, all the details are in the RNS releases.

“Note: The AGM on Monday is largely procedural — the next material operational updates are still expected in the days/weeks following.”

In summary:

The loudest voices are traders working an angle.

The quietest voices are the ones looking at fundamentals, development timelines, and partner signals.

We are likely days to weeks from the next material communication.

Whether someone is positive or negative is their choice, but it’s worth being clear about the actual stage the company is in — because the market won’t keep pricing it like an explorer forever.

There’s a lot of noise on the board at the moment, but very little of it is actually grounded in the fundamentals of where Helium One stands today versus six months ago.

A few points worth considering for anyone taking the time to look deeper:

1. The majority of selling at these levels is not “profit taking”

Anyone selling at 0.33–0.36p is not banking profit unless they were part of the 0.26–0.28 CLN conversions in the summer. Most long-term holders are well above these prices. So current selling is almost certainly:

Short-term traders switching to something moving, or

Weak holders reacting to sentiment rather than fundamentals.

This is normal behaviour at the bottom of a cycle, not a sign of fundamental failure.

2. The company is no longer an early-stage explorer

People still talk about HE1 as if it’s in 2021 exploration mode. It isn’t.

The company is now transitioning from exploration → development → pre-production, which changes the entire valuation framework.

Even a simple move from “explorer with potential” to “de-risked development asset” is typically a multi-bag re-rating phase in any resources company.

3. Blue Star and Galactica updates are consistently positive

People ignoring the LinkedIn updates need to ask themselves why.

Blue Star have repeatedly aligned themselves publicly with the development stage and future production phases — they gain nothing by talking up progress unless it’s real.

If they were not confident, their messaging would not be this optimistic or frequent.

4. We are nearing the next major update window

Whether it is operational progress, data interpretation, or commercial developments, we are in the time window where updates are expected weeks, not months away.

This is exactly the period when traders and negative posters try hardest to shake out holders — because it’s their last chance before sentiment flips.

5. Manufactured negativity is normal before a pivot

A small number of posters are clearly trying to influence the mood.

That’s fine — it’s the market.

But let’s be honest:

Nobody posts 20+ negative messages a day because they’re “warning strangers”.

They do it because they want lower prices to buy, or they’re stuck short-term and want volatility.

Meanwhile, the actual data — fundamentals, operational trajectory, partner messaging — is far more positive than the tone on the board.

6. Risk remains, but so does asymmetric upside

Nobody is saying this is without risk.

But it’s equally unrealistic to pretend that a company on the cusp of development progress, with aligned partners and repeated operational messaging, somehow deserves a 0.34p valuation.

That is a classic disconnect between sentiment and reality — and these disconnects don’t last.

RNS now out, AGM 15th — seems like weak hands might be getting flushed this week

Here’s the clear, no-nonsense perspective on where HE1 stands right now and why the next few weeks are pivotal:

✅ Tanzania (Rukwa) – ESP Test:

Natural flow already shows commercial helium (834 scf/d at 5–8%).

ESP modelling suggests a 7–10× increase, potentially transforming Tanzania into a multi-well, multi-year helium producer.

Mining Licence already granted → fully permitted, government-backed development path.

ESP results will be the “make or break” catalyst for JV interest and a major re-rating.

✅ Colorado (Galactica) – Near-term Cashflow:

First helium + CO₂ production expected H1 2026.

Initial net revenue ~$3M/year, scaling significantly with additional wells.

Provides real cashflow, removing previous exploration risk and justifying market revaluation.

✅ Why this matters now:

Two high-quality projects converging: one cash-generating, one transformational.

Market behaviour shows accumulation ahead of key RNS updates and ESP results.

Institutional-level buys suggest smart money is positioning for multi-week/month catalysts, not short-term ticks.

✅ Practical takeaways:

Current valuation does not fully reflect Tanzania’s potential.

Short-term price action is likely to drift up as sentiment builds.

ESP confirmation → substantial re-rating possible, potentially 2–3× from current levels.

USA revenue confirmation alone supports a solid base uplift.

💡 Bottom line:

HE1 is transitioning from an explorer to a dual-asset, near-term revenue + high-growth helium play.

The next RNS updates and ESP deployment are key catalysts — a defining moment for the company.

Let’s stay aligned, monitor catalyst developments, and position accordingly. The fundamentals now strongly support a positive trajectory.

GLLTH DYOR

I’ve been tracking HE1 very closely — trades, Level 2 activity, RNS updates, and chatboard chatter — and there are some important points that often get overlooked:

Trade & Level 2 Activity

• Yesterday alone, over 40 million shares were bought, compared to just ~2.3 million sold.

• Level 2 shows bid/offer dynamics that suggest strong appetite, but market makers are holding the price below 0.39p.

• Big nibbles and multi-million buys indicate serious players are positioning for a potential move.

Project Catalysts

• Tanzania (ITW-1): ESP deployment is expected to significantly increase flow rates. Helium is already at commercial rates. Multi-rate flow testing and a larger-than-usual Mining Licence are in place.

• Galactica, Colorado: CO2 sales from the JV are expected to generate meaningful revenue early, which could help fund further development.

Community Misconceptions

• Many posts focus only on the current share price, ignoring underlying project economics and near-term catalysts.

• The scale of operational potential in both projects is often underestimated — early commercial rates and projected production could materially change market perception.

Implications

• Even without a new RNS, there is building buying pressure in anticipation of positive news.

• A good RNS or operational update could trigger a sharp share move — the “coiled spring effect” may finally release.

Bottom line: The combination of significant buying, undervalued project fundamentals, and near-term operational catalysts makes HE1 a company to watch closely. Ignoring Level 2 activity and project progress means missing a large part of the picture.

DYOR

Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/blue-star-helium-limited_helium-projectupdate-galactica-activity-7401818671297605632-hYLi

Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/blue-star-helium-limited_helium-projectupdate-galactica-activity-7400440357601144832-73-B/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAAiNU3kBMbeYvkkUoNIITn1iDpypIrlyAQI

Blue Star posted two updates in the last few days showing major progress at the Galactica JV project:

• towers now fully installed

• CO₂ train up

• another well tied into the gathering system

• site work described as “near flawless”

• and importantly — they actually tagged #HeliumOne (they rarely do this unless it directly involves the JV)

With HE1 previously guiding toward December first production, this looks like the final phase before first helium.

Not a ramp, just highlighting factual updates that seem to have been overlooked.

Interested in views from those following this closely.

Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/blue-star-helium-limited_helium-projectupdate-galactica-activity-7400440357601144832-73-B/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAAiNU3kBMbeYvkkUoNIITn1iDpypIrlyAQI

The post tags #CommercialProduction, #OperationsUpdate, #Production, #Rerate, and — importantly — #HeliumOne.

They don’t normally tag HE1 unless the update is directly relevant to the JV partner.

Combined with:

• plant towers now fully installed

• another well tied into the gathering system

• field execution described as “near flawless”

• HE1’s own guidance for December first production

…it looks like the Colorado project is moving into its final phase.

Not a ramp, just pointing out something factual that seems to have gone unnoticed.

Would be interested to hear views from those following the project closely.

Thanks, Pokerchips — always value your posts. You’ve been around these boards a long time, and your experience with these situations is clear. I take your point that CLNs don’t convert immediately and that the business could look very different by the time they mature.

My comments were aimed more at the starting position and the likely structure rather than suggesting an instant wipeout.

The reality is that the situation the RNS described — no cash runway, operational interruptions, creditor pressure, and the urgent need for material funding — almost always results in a recapitalisation where new money ends up controlling the future economic outcome. That’s not a criticism; it’s simply how distressed AIM raises are normally structured.

Harwood (and the other institution) will naturally set terms that protect their capital and secure the upside if the turnaround works. They are not charities; they are professional investors who specialise in this exact kind of situation. Retail holders rarely get favourable treatment in these circumstances, and the “reset” tends to transfer most of the future value to the people funding the rescue.

Of course, as you say, CLN conversion might be years away, and sentiment swings could offer trading opportunities long before that point. But structurally, the eventual dilution risk for existing holders is significant unless the raise is handled unusually generously — and nothing in the company’s recent trajectory suggests that outcome is likely.

Happy to hear your thoughts though — I always find your posts worth reading.