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Pmsl. TFE, typical post from you.

Decent RNS. What amazes me is that the sp is steady when nothing is happening from the Government, but as soon as our case is moved on to the next stage the sp drops. Lol. It's unreal. I can understand frustrations though, because yet another referral, especially after such a length of time of perceived inactivity by the Government, it seems like a kick in the pants for us. But this one isn't, in my opinion. It narrows the Government's wiggle room considerably for any further ritualistic inertia to be undertaken, lol, after UNESCO has had its say.

Only my view Brick.

I'm obviously trusting that the KU will view this dimly, that indeed the Ministry for Enterprise did not ask UNESCO to assess our case a couple of years ago.

Only suggesting it now while under scrutiny utterly stinks. And still, of course, the Government will have yet to make a decision following the referral back. Good job the KU will be involved.

What we don't know is whether the KU will actually agree to the Government's suggestion of approaching UNESCO, but I expect that it will be the case. Good. The hiding places for Baylan and the shifty mob are becoming few and far between in terms of excuses for not wanting to make a decision on our case.

If UNESCO is happy then the Government has to say yes, and the Ministry's performance on its responsible delivery is now being monitored.

Lol. What a palaver.

There we are, the rumour about referral to UNESCSO was true. Fair enough. Here's a link to today's RNS:

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/BEM/kallak-update-9s7g0cy29mieqm1.html

Thanks. Yes, sometimes I guess it's easy to overlook the obvious when someone has rattled our cage Sooz, but that's when the facts need to be brought out and polished up all shiny, bit like my mum's old brass ornaments.

Nice shiny facts, just like the KU investigation.

Tis lovely to see. Lol.

I agree with that Sooz, it will fall and rise, nothing we can do, but Kurt could clarify the point about whether UNESCO will have to be involved as being either true, or merely idle gossip. It will continue to impact on the sp detrimentally if nothing is said. We don't really want to see this tanking if it's completely unwarranted. Lol.

Luckily we are hardy, foolhardy too perhaps, but we certainly have the right clothes, depending on the weather.

Cable knit dreams. Lol. xx

I agree about Baylan, he's a shifty bleeder, who will most likely be replaced by another shifty bleeder, but the fact is that the KU is investigating the handling of our application by the Government, it has come to that, because our case can no longer be hidden away under dust piles on a Government desk, away from the spotlight.

There are big things at stake here.

In my opinion only. Lol.

Lb, we've been through this before re the indirect impact. Bare bones is that we've supplied more than enough information for the concession to be awarded. Top legal eagles on our behalf have certified as much. Our application is absolutely sound. UNESCO should not be involved at this late stage, they don't make the concession decision, but if our case is referred to them to satisfy any KU recommendations to assist the Government in doing its own flippin' job, then so be it. The can kicking will end now that the Government is under scrutiny.

Only my view.

You are right Pocko. We need clarification of whether the UNESCO noise is just somebody's mischief or otherwise. RNS would be apt.

Thanks Sooz. I'm not sure who is talking about this possible referral of our case to UNESCO, it could be hot air, when the KU meeting re our Kallak application is supposedly clandestine, if I'm right. Anyway, if the Government is directed to do that, I'm hoping that because we have followed UNESCO guidelines for the HIA, lodged a concession application where nobody could specifically state where it falls short in any area, and with the Laponia buffer zone (Unesco mentioned), it shouldn't take very long for UNESCO to refer the case back to the Government, pointing to the guidelines we've followed and the fact that there's more than enough information in the concession application itself for a decision to be made. I'm sure UNESCO would also be bloody chuffed to bits that we've completed a non-essential HIA, in terms of it not being a typical requirement for a concession licence. They would hopefully see it as being a most helpful and thoughtful addition, confirming our Company's commitment to this project, by its very inclusion.

If the Government is directed by the KU to send our application to UNESCO though, then obviously it will only extend the already appallingly long time taken for conclusion of our case. The KU is only examining the Government's handling of our case and not focusing on BEM, I know that, but if ineptitudes are found in this process, lol, why then add to the time and woe further for us, when we've already had to endure seven and a half years of random merry-go-round treatment? I'm hoping the KU does see that what it recommends could affect us in terms of more time, further financial strife re sp etc.

We've also had the in-depth legal review undertaken, which basically shows our concession application to be bulletproof, and that it would stand up to any test in court. Maybe Kurt can ensure that both the Government and KU are reminded of that.

Sooz, as we know, any move Kurt makes is totally independent of anything the KU does. If the unfairness continues for us from the Government after the review, then Kurt must act to protect our interests.

Morny Aft. x

I Meant the RNS was from 30 June 2017, with details of events prior to that date.

This is a good info RNS re HIA and background of events from 30 June 2017:

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/BEM/kallak-exploitation-concession-update-uk1q2k7vx4jscr4.html

Yes Pocko, in 2017 we followed the UNESCO guidelines for completing our Heritage Impact Assessment, even though an HIA was not a requirement in the concession process. We provided this additional information to further support our concession application.

Now that is exciting. A severe ticking off for the Government. One must trust.

Sooz/Pocko, good posts from you. Not sure if this is useful, but it's an article from September about the lack of Preem's expansion, the reasons.

https://apnews.com/article/sweden-stefan-lofven-archive-economy-2bbb6d7fb6945b0a17d7d7ea9bb508f9

Just over a month now since we got rid of candy floss 'ead and Hillman Imp. What has Bird done since? It's about time he told us what exactly is going on, because we've been delisted from AIM for over two years now and it's beyond a joke. Have they only just started looking for new projects in the mining sector? If so, what had Borrelli been doing for two years?

Glad he's gone, but we are still left with a large problem in the form of the Birdster. He needs to start updating us frequently, in line with what surely aren't unreasonable shareholder expectations, considering also what we've endured under previous management.

Anyway, good luck all.

Lol.

I'm liking the latest RNS.

Night night. x

Proper job. Busy there. Big Stef pipes up, "....and I'll tell 'e somethin' for nothin' me 'andsomes!"

But more Swedishy. Lol.

Yes, at least two of mine have gone.

At the moment this LSE site won't let me post a new message with a title, it will only allow me to post by replying to somebody else's message. Weird. Hope nobody else is having the same problem.

Have a good weekend one and all. Signing off early.