RE: For those crying out for a feasibility study ..23 Sep 2024 11:58
Public mining exploration companies are typically not legally obliged to publicly disclose the full results of feasibility studies. However, they are required to disclose material information that could affect an investor's decision-making under securities regulations. Feasibility studies often contain such material information, and companies are required to report key findings in a way that complies with regulations.
i do not consider what hey have issued is material enough to prompt an investors decision hence why i and many others are not buying
Here are the key factors at play:
1. Material Information
Publicly traded companies are generally obligated to disclose any material information—information that a reasonable investor would consider important when deciding to buy, sell, or hold stock. In the mining industry, the results of a feasibility study (which assess the economic viability of a project) can be considered material if they significantly affect the company's value or prospects.
2. Securities Regulations
In many jurisdictions, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia, public companies are regulated by securities laws that require the disclosure of material information. For mining companies, this can include feasibility study results if they significantly impact the company's operations or financial health. In Canada, for instance, the National Instrument 43-101 requires mining companies to disclose technical information about mineral projects, including the results of feasibility studies when they are material.
3. Market Announcements
Even if a company isn’t legally required to publish the full feasibility study, they are often required to issue a market announcement that summarizes the key points of the study, such as projected production, costs, and the financial viability of the project.
4. Voluntary Disclosure
Some companies voluntarily disclose full feasibility studies or provide detailed summaries to offer greater transparency to investors. This is often done to boost investor confidence, raise capital, or meet listing requirements on specific stock exchanges.
5. Timing and Confidentiality
There may be situations where a company chooses to delay the release of certain details for strategic reasons (e.g., ongoing negotiations or competitive sensitivity), but they must be careful not to withhold material information that would mislead investors. if this is the case for HE1 then we should be told ...not the detail, but told that a conscious decision has been taken
While public mining exploration companies may not be legally required to share the complete feasibility study with investors, they are required to disclose material information derived from it. Investors are entitled to be informed of key findings that could impact the company’s stock price or future prospects.