Luansobe AGM7 Nov 2024 11:38
Pt 1
I now know why it is easier to discuss the possibilities face to face than state in an RNS.
It helps knowing the what's going on in Zambia to understand why Luansobe is being managed the way it is.
Zambian Government β Juggling investment from various countries, predominantly China and Middle East trying to keep them all happy (see below as to why)
China β very active in investment in not only copper but Zambia as a whole, to which Zambia owes a large proportion of national Debt. Buying up as many properties as possible, building copper concentrators, even when there is no ore to put in themβ¦β¦.yet. (This imo is good, it is creating a playing table for ore demand)
Middle East β Investing in copper, IRH now owns 51% of Mopani (Mufulira) and the debt $1.3bn Debt the Zambian Government used to be liable for. IRH currently losing money as not up and running yet. Particularly the copper concentrator (this is important for Luansobe). However the Copper Concentrator is nearly ready and will be needing ore and fast.
Luansobe β originally a satellite asset to Mufulira in Glencore days had first right of refusal of ore. IRH know this and the potential of Luansobe, although the first right of refusal no longer exists