RE: Missed Targets25 Nov 2025 13:46
Metal Trade, Jubilee sold 10 million tonnes of high-grade LWP tailings for $6.75 million because Roan wasn’t ready to process them at the time — the plant lacked full front-end capacity, logistics, and the processing knowledge for that material. The sale generated cash and allowed the third party to process the tailings, providing data that Jubilee could later use. Separately, Roan is now processing fresh ROM copper feed from a nearby mining operation. This ROM material (~1.5% Cu) allows Roan to run at 35–40,000 t per month, optimise processing recipes, and secure long-term supply. In short, the tailings sale and current ROM feed at Roan are two distinct strategies at different times, serving different objectives.
Actually, Jubilee is currently dependent on third-party feed to run Roan at target levels, according to several RNS statements. So, to state that they not dependent is the opinion by the resident.