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I’ve always been one to actively research and dare I say… rarely backwards in sharing my opinions (whether others like it or not!), so over time it became very natural to start sharing both here. It felt the least I could do to try and give something back when so many others were making such efforts. I was inspired by such as Paddy, Bamps, Hydro, Stuart H and countless others such as Rotherby, SAB, Strudel setting up the meets and those running the FB and TG groups. It is important I believe to give back if you can to anything where you gain value from, much like nurturing a tree that offers you fruit.

And of course with familiarity comes closeness, you start to share details of your lives and then of course many of us meeting in person, so the bonds grew closer. I had so many kind words from many (as have others) when sharing the loss of my father and in many DM’s, many shared their own challenges or grief. And daily we were all here fighting the FUD, disingenuous trolls and trying to comprehend the ‘mysteries’ that rule the markets. Naturally we became ever more driven by a spirit of community, a shared experience and just as much about helping others as ourselves in working together to beat the system.

And a year after the deal, after many tribulations - here we are with so many having experienced a carriage upgrade from 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st class!!!

And just as this story has had each of us board the train at different stations, so will we likely disembark at different stations, so I hope when people choose to offload some baggage or exit the train that we can all part in comradeship and wish each other well.

The money made here will help many LTH and their families who perhaps have had less luck and/or opportunities than others to experience security and comfort they perhaps never thought they would. Not everybody has the luxury of letting it ride or the desire, regardless, we ALL win whether we choose to travel further or not.

Many of us will continue new found friendships beyond the Greatland experience I am sure - and most I would hope feeling enriched by experiences beyond just increased wealth along with the memory of how a group of ‘misfits’ from many differing backgrounds and walks of life came together and beat the system for once :-)

Merry xMas to you and your loved ones!

CHOO CHOO… and the GGP Train thunders on into 2026 at breakneck speed :-))

Wow… what a year it's been since the deal, I thought it would be lovely to look back at this thread and reflect and share our insights on the 'journey' we've all had with GGP overall and since the acquisition.

When I wrote this last year, it was through frustration on how I felt we should as a community empathise more with each other at times. That just like any other journey with multiple protagonists, we didn’t all enter the tale at the beginning (gaining low averages), many joined along the way with their own backgrounds, burdens and dreams - their own story arc as such and hence the allegory of a train with carriages of separate classes.

And yet as the thread expanded with responses from others- it became more about the ‘lessons’, the ‘experiences’ of the journey as much as the destination. I was drawn back to the reasons my late father had given for purposefully travelling on the train in my story using 3rd class. He’d wanted two of his kids to experience what he had, live through the same difficult trip because as with any pilgrimage you are supposed to suffer - not travel to this temple in comfort - and the discomfort made the ending so much sweeter.

And life is about this truth, that every endeavour, every challenge, every obsession shapes us as we go along. The destination is but one part - the outcome whether material or immaterial will take time and along the way the lessons we choose to learn (or not) shape our own self.

I remember considering ‘The Deal’ and concluding it felt like one of those bittersweet victories in life where you have but no choice to acknowledge the pains and sacrifices it took to crest that hill, vanquish your foes and roar in victory at the sky. And beneath it all the knowledge that there was still work to do, that there had been a steep price to pay and victory was just the beginning of yet another journey…

This is a special investment to many of us and somewhere along the line it grew beyond a financial gain and as much about the power of collaboration. The same sense of spirit and community that has taken humans from living in caves to ruling the planet - whether we are good wardens or not is another debate for another day!

My own ‘journey’ has been that it started off as any other investment besides being the largest amount of capital I'd ever thrown at a speculative play. My usual business like approach where chat boards were infrequently visited to assess sentiment but rarely uncovering useful research. Yet here I’d found a gem with some excellent research and opinions that drew me to actually reading every day and starting to post myself - alongside the fascinating unveiling of Havieron, what a buzz that’s been!

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Some AIM retail investors always sell a few shares for xMas money as many simply invest what they shouldn't have or in tough economic times many need the funds that seemed unneeded a while back.

GGP is a nice one to slice on for them I imagine due to the recent large rise.

AIM and ASX obviously have separate behaviours due to obvious reasons including the type of shareholders holding sway, widely varying operating hours, geographical and other factors.

No reason why a stock listed on both would copy each other as in rise or drop just because the previous session did so.

All I saw yesterday was a guy who has selflessly shared so much work over the years see a lot of 2020 type hype on here share something that he thought might indicate caution from unofficial sources he had seen.

Telfer and Hav staff at the ground level as such have social media accounts and post about their work and some in community have fostered networks with them.

Perhaps the execution of how he shared this information and his own trading was far from ideal but I can not see any justification for these accusations he was intentional in his actions in causing harm.

There was never any implication and intention to suggest this was information shared by anyone at Greatland despite the assertions from particular people on here, majority of whom have only ever tried to discredit those of us who put an effort into this community.

Anyone who sold yesterday blaming others did so at their own hand. Just as it was your hand that pressed the keys and pushed the mouse when you bought your shares.

If you now regret this, then look at your own lack of ownership of your decisions. Investing decisions are made from a combination of official news and assumptions made from your own DD and research... if you do any for yourself.

Don't turn on those such as Bamps who have selflessly contributed so much over the years on this difficult journey at the behest of those who have only ever sowed dissention and hate.

We are always responsible for our own decisions, strong and truthful people do not blame others. Leave that to the weak cowards and liars who have contributed nothing over the years to this community.

Indeed Ricardo and was good to meet you at the TH :-)

They're listed in the FS mate and a bit late now to expand - for instance Completion of the update on Telfer JORC resources and reserves for Facility B.

The corporate debt facility has certain conditions set for each potential stage related to Telfer as well as Havieron albeit we don't have full knowledge of the small print - only headlines.

This is a stock that holds just circa 20% retail now, obviously the Telfer/Hav deal structure adjusted ownership but there will also as there always is be PI's selling out to enjoy the rewards or through the demands of life while the big boys grab more of the prize. We have a lot of good news coming in what should be a very very good environment for the sector.

We've seen the aussies as I have heard it amusingly described by someone 'nick their mines back' and some skulduggery this year to get in cheap once on ASX. Did Macquarie have their note ready anyhow or know about the guidance miss and take advantage? I have no clear idea and nor do I really worry about although it was great work by E1 to uncover their plot and again shows how many of us have combined our efforts to help each other.

The insto's and sophisticated HNW investors piling in now care not what is posted by PI's on chat boards. I'll say as I have in past, don't confuse those good at understanding the fundamentals of a product or service of any company you are invested in at also being investment guru's. GGP caught out many of us who have done well from markets over many years, some I know with 4 plus decades of proven success. That is a lesson for all of us to consider - never let your guard down - remain humble and vigilant.

Making money on the markets is different from having industry knowledge, some can trade on TA alone for instance. Did any of us realise how fragile GGP had got or consider that the valuation in that Option Exercise be considered a valid unencumbered one... nope. The players whp control teh market certainly have had their fun playing during the Orphan Period. This is the 2nd wave where indeed the SP growth is coming from the big boys- but GGP was always going to shed retail along the way.

I do feel for those with a voice in the community, we should keep any trading we may or may not do in relation to our SP expectations to ourselves as people can be easily lead. As I said yesterday, risk management in terms of wealth management is very complex and unique to each person - so sharing opinions is great and any knowledge on tax planning and efficiency - but no one should be copying anyone else blindly.

Independent thought over group think is key, for those piling in today with anger and vitriol - you're just part of the herd - think for yourselves. Be the type in control of your emotions, not the headless chickens running around in panic.

Bamps, E1, Paddy along with many others have provided IMMEASURABLE benefits in understanding the assets, the markets and business environments, this is a key advantage retail often don't have access to as long term positions do benefit from this vs trading - so keep that in mind when questioning his integrity.

Good intentions can often be misconstrued, judge people on their actions over time, not just one isolated incident.

Personally, I do think it's better to keep real-time buys and sells to ourselves if related to SP prediction vs risk management if we have a voice in the community but ultimately every single person here needs to be driven by their own decisions or you simply are in the wrong game.

We should all appreciate what Bamps has done over the years as it has been of immeasurable benefit in understanding the fundamentals, so no need to attack his integrity if confident in your own research and strategy.

We all need to make our own decisions about trading or slicing etc.

You don't blindly copy other people albeit sharing opinions with each other is good to test your own theories, you own your own trades and positions or you shouldn't be investing full stop.

Some slice or exit for other reasons than where they think a SP is heading as many have shared on here.

Independent thought not group think is how you prosper.

Oh does it really southern?

Production estimates are made regularly from publicly available material across the markets.

Where is the complaint going this time, to The Royal National Society of Botanical Research and Primate Studies?!

Hitting guidance would be ideal though, especially after the miss after IPO that was taken advantage of by certain players in the markets.

Also, as investors we always need to watch the weather as such too as in the wider picture, not just focus on the individual company's share price and remain grounded...

Crazy few days though, reminiscent of end of 2020, must say my feet are anchored solidly to the ground this time but still enjoying;-))

Personally while I feel holding on into 2026 is right for me, I don't think that is the best approach for everybody.

I think it's a more than silly to think so or indeed fear other PI's selling or slicing as everyone has different needs and different levels of wealth and so forth.

You really do require a deep understanding of someones finances and personal circumstances to give good advice that fits them individually.

Any shares sold will be snapped up by insto's and sophisticated investors as it's not your usual AIM punters grabbing the one's being sold now.

If some are slicing or exiting in accordance to their plans (hopefully not forced), just wish them well as won't hurt those of us not planning to do so right now :-))

@Culpepper - families are complicated.... as are people.

Giving some people an early boon will just lead to them drinking themselves to an early death and/or leaving nothing for their own kids or a grandparent having to think about a grandchild estranged from their own child to ensure their wellbeing.

A free ride is something that I want to execute at some point as minimum risk management - but when I determine accelerated growth prospects have lessened - so hopefully a while yet. The updates we have coming if delivered in a good environment in a market that is leaning more towards appreciating GGP do I feel make a compelling reason to surf the wave into 2026 and I will just keep continually monitoring my strategy.

But I also don't require any funds for reasons such as wishing to purchase a house, pay off a mortgage, secure an early retirement which would add complexity alongside other factors such as wanting to secure a regular income in retirement for those who won't have other income and/or a pension. So I can in essence afford to take a higher risk approach and would advise folk think in a 360 manner than focus just on what the SP might be in future.

Other factors matter too, the SP might well be £10 in future but you won't necessarily be twice as rich as at £5 in 2025 if the buying power of the pound has noticeably weakened in future. One simplified example is if you could afford one house now, doesn't mean you can buy two identical houses at £10 SP in 2027. It's more nuanced than that :-))

Personally - I'll be reviewing periodically every quarter mostly while keeping an eye on external factors alongside a focus on the company itself. A strong mining company for instance will still drop in a down cycle which is why Shaun is often at pains to focus on the base scenario on Hav DFS being a strong indicator that the project even on standalone basis is robust 'through the cycle'.

@Culpepper - that's an interesting angle as although not planning to kick my clogs of a few decades yet so gifting isn't yet a strategy, I am currently restructuring my affairs as I've distributed assets in my parent's estate amongst family - so IHT very much on my mind.

Are you sure about no CGT implications? I assume the relationship of the person/s receiving shares such as if partner or other relationship, trading account vs SIPP vs ISA as the vehicle all being considerations in IHT and CGT implications, but will research as I hold all my shares in SIPP & ISA.

Wishing you and your family all the luck in the world Syd and good on you ChuffChuff for looking after your family and passing on your good fortune.

CC has been talking about his timeframes for a while TBF Stebol... it's been a long journey mate with a lot of us perhaps rather too heavily invested so the outcome of a single investment has large implications on what can do for ourselves and loved ones. And more than a few have just had some difficult times here or there and shared those pains too along the way.

I gotta smile at the memory of all the knights in shining armour responses 'Elise' received at the time though as was probably some mopey shorting troll in a beer stained string vest posing as 'her'. Elise also had a monumental fit that seemed legit at the scally results as I recall - hilarious in hindsight ;-))

'Planet Gold'.... have you hacked my computer Panama as I have a certain unfinished 'product' related to that on my hard drive I hope to share in future :-))

I'll for sure be riding the surf on this wave for now myself into 2026.

Sorry I didn't get to catch up you and a fair few other LTH at the last TH as so many people both in the pub and the venue and happy b'day for Tuesday!

Hey Tymers... er... sry Victor!

How the heck do you fit air con units into Wendy Houses?!

@Unimaginative - not at all mate and chuffed for you and think folk should use their own strategy moving forward so good for you, I'm enjoying seeing folk start to see benefits of a long painful journey that quite easily could have joined the other wrecks on AIM.

I could name over half a dozen posters who were acting like they were holding GGP beyond death and then slipped away like Ninja's when the SP dropped during 2021 and I then saw posting their same old tired lines on other boards - deffo what I consider Pump and Dump merchants or at least more cold blooded and trading sentiment of retail vs the stock. Don't think too highly of those characters myself mate.

@RB64, thank you and TBH I've shown plenty of less ideal traits too at times on the boards as definitely no saint. I note you didn't use the 666 fully in my tag so I should assure you I'm not a satanist. But then again - the devil would say that.... :-)

Empathy is an important trait I think to try and constantly work at, it's easier as you get older and go through life's betrayals and bad luck at times to become more hardened and think - why not be as callous and hard hearted as others have to been to me? I've seen people in my life go through that transformation and then in turn hurt others.

I'm not going to pretend that I know the future but GGP has already allowed you to replace your car and I do think plenty of good prospects for more growth in 2026, so am sure you and yours will see plenty more good luck yet.

The GGP journey on AIM isn't half as spectacular as this weird but collaborative community that has formed, proud and honoured to be a part of it and have the respect of decent and honest folk like yourself. The world may be a darker place these days - but I'll always bet on the majority of people being intrinsically good and selfless and this community is a good example :-))

What's good to have with broker targets is a large consensus from majority on higher SP on your stock, it's like having good PR, I don't pay attention to their individual forecasts though as at times very illogical