Bidders For EUA26 Apr 2021 14:53
I would say there is a strong correlation between our new NED - Tamerlan Abdikeev, and a potential bid,
From RNS - "Japanese Platinum Group Metals ("PGM") Market Brief Summary:
· Japan, a top 4 region in terms of PGM demand (after China, Europe and North America) in 2020 according to Johnson Matthey, has an ambition to get the leadership position as a hydrogen focused economy to meet its zero-emission goal.
· Development of new generation of catalysts based on modified materials utilising PGM to be implemented in various fields, including but not limited to hydrogen production, fuel cells and treatment of nuclear contaminated water.
· Japanese recent investments in PGM deposits include Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) ownership of 12.95% and Hanwa's acquisition of 9.75% in Platinum Group Metals Ltd in South Africa."
JOGMEC are backed by the Japanese Government , who are ahead of China when it comes to fuel cells. However they are desperate to have their own supply chain of platinum and REE, deep pockets.....these companies wren't mentioned as a passing comment IMHO..