RE: There is no company like FAR....25 Mar 2021 08:42
Sir Mick Davis commented:
"The Ferro Alloy Resources investment case is compelling, has an attractive risk profile and many qualities that are difficult to find in other mining investment opportunities. The Balausa Project has the potential to become the lowest cost producer of vanadium globally and to deliver highly attractive returns to its shareholders. This long-life asset benefits from access to excellent existing power and logistics infrastructure and has clear potential to achieve net-negative cash production costs - a unique quality in this industry.
"The strong investment case for vanadium is clear not only from a steel demand perspective, but even more when considering the huge potential for vanadium redox batteries to play an integral role in the establishment of reliable 'base-load' renewable energy, capable of reducing the world's reliance on fossil fuels. The Balausa Project is especially attractive in this respect given its production cost profile and the team's conservative long term price assumptions.
"I would like to thank Chris Thomas for Chairing the Board over the last two years and look forward to working with him and the rest of the Board and management team following my appointment.
There are multiple near-term catalysts for the Company and I expect to see significant progress in the coming months."
Chris Thomas, Chairman, commented:
"I am delighted to hand over to Sir Mick Davis as Chairman and, following his appointment, return to the role of Non-Executive Director.
"Mick shares the Board's vision for the business and fully supports our plan to deliver its potential. He and his partners bring not just personal financial commitment but also deep experience of the capital markets and expertise in the vanadium sector.
"We believe Sir Mick's involvement will accelerate the progress of the company. I am more excited than ever about the prospects for FAR and look forward to working with Sir Mick and the rest of the board to bring the Balausa Project to fruition."
Sir Mick Davis commented:
"The Ferro Alloy Resources investment case is compelling, has an attractive risk profile and many qualities that are difficult to find in other mining investment opportunities. The Balausa Project has the potential to become the lowest cost producer of vanadium globally and to deliver highly attractive returns to its shareholders. This long-life asset benefits from access to excellent existing power and logistics infrastructure and has clear potential to achieve net-negative cash production costs - a unique quality in this industry.
"The strong investment case for vanadium is clear not only from a steel demand perspective, but even more when considering the huge potential for vanadium redox batteries to play an integral role in the establishment of reliable 'base-load' renewable energy, capable of reducing the world's reliance on fossil fuels. The Balausa Project is especially attractive in this respect g