RE: So how many licences has ARCM?2 Nov 2022 16:13
AIMtodeath. Worth listening to the last investor call I'd suggest, may help clear it up
However essentially the Zambian licences for all intents and purposes are being JVd. These licences (subject to renewals on a couple) will be restructured and form a JV with AA.
AA will be the operator and owner. NvS has also mentioned a potential further opportunity in Zambia. We also have the Bots area that's being drilled.
There are multiple permutations. It's possible any restructure and renewals could be done concurrently. Or renewals first, then sign the deal and the restructure the assets under the JV follow.
There are indications of more licence areas but no detail on what, how much and if the review and changes to the ministry of mining policies will be a factor in the previous 'oppprtunity' Nick spoke about (refer to aforementioned investor call).
The key thing here is the conclusion of the JV that's exceptional for a junior.
Any further licences opportunity is icing and Botswana is certainly interesting and activity under way.
Atb