Disappointed13 Oct 2025 22:07
I was disappointed by today's RNS, I was expecting a significantly higher NPV. My understanding from the RBS in June was that they needed a delay in the FS in order to incorporate the *new* CBS product. I'm not sure why that wasn't included, as it would have been a major boost to NPV and IRR as they said that its production cost was extremely low.
But the main problem for me was the massively increased capex needed. I think they will potentially be able to raise it, but it will be much harder especially at a $50m cap. It's a shame because there are a lot of advantages of the project, massive scale, low embedded carbon and energy, loads of low cost by-products, a relatively low risk jurisdiction, VB on board, and most importantly some very clever mineral processing scientists.
Anyway I sold out in the first few minutes in several tranches, managed to make a 25% profit overall, if I'd held on half an hour I'd have made a loss.
I still think there's a viable project here when they fully incorporate all CBS products into the FS. But as it's taken 3 years(!!) to complete the FS announced today, it could easily take another year to *fully* finish it?!
Will keep an eye on it and see how they progress. The reported interest from debt funders sounds positive, and VB are still on board. They could pull a rabbit out of the hat who knows? VB might even decide to just take it all over at the current low cap? Put an offer on the table for 15p or even 12p and NB and AK might just be tempted, they're not getting any younger.
Good luck all holders, no advice etc