RE: Prem8 Oct 2025 09:17
GH’s comments on the Interims RNS last week:-
“ Our focus is firmly on the future, in particular the current ongoing plant optimisation at Zulu and our objective to position the Company for consistent production and growth”
“ The optimisation process is advancing and has already delivered some encouraging results, but further refinements are required, “
“ The discussions around a potential revised offtake and associated agreements as highlighted in recent announcements are also progressing and potentially provide a pathway to secure the funding and strategic partnerships needed to realise Zulu's full potential “
“ I am greatly encouraged by Zulu's fundamentals. Fundamentally, all successful mines need an adequate Resource, and Zulu hosts an excellent resource which is both a SAMREC and JORC compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, as well as important further opportunities in the surrounding area and our various claims that have now being registered within the EPO area. Zulu also benefits from excellent infrastructure, utilities, market access, and the availability of skilled expertise. These are the building blocks of a successful mine, and Zulu has them in place.
“ Zulu was initially set back by the underperformance of the original plant design and build, those challenges are now firmly understood and to a large extent, manageable. In fact, the optimisation steps undertaken over the past three months, including the installation of flotation inserts, froth crowders and flow directors have already resulted in a significant improvement in recoveries. Adjustments are being made to address spodumene grade, and we are confident that continued refinements, supported by the OEM, will bring further gains as the plant steadily moves toward its designed performance “
“ Looking ahead, the key to unlocking Zulu's full production capacity lies in the current discussions on a revised offtake agreement and securing the complementary funding package. Our constructive engagement with the major trading house referenced in previous announcements “
My comment now:-
A reminder also of the value of the Lithium resource at Zulu alone from recent estimates:-
2.2 Million tonnes of spodumene - Using a conservative estimate of $800 per tonne that’s $1.7 Billion. Enough to clear all debts and reward all for our patience. This does not come without risk, but then that’s why we all invest instead of putting our money in the bank. Higher risk, higher reward.
Fell