RE: Mining contractor15 Jan 2026 09:37
I agree that the isolated statement from the 11-Dec RNS: 'A contractor is expected to be formally appointed next week, with mobilisation to site expected in January 2026' was a little careless / over-enthusiastic - doesn't help settle the nerves + plays with the minds of the those more on the fence re their investments (given it didn't materialise).
The update on 12-Jan contained the following re the same: 'Discussions with qualified mining contractors are in progress combined with finalisation of the mine plan.' Deliberately more coy re the timescale of this particular point - I think more than anything that's to safeguard themselves (& investor expectations) from further mis-information, rather than chuck out another date that they're then held to.
Clearly, the discussions and plans to get a contractor procured are still concluding - the daily videos on X and Jan update show tangible progress and a keen desire to move the activities forward - I have full confidence we will receive a contractor appointment update in the near future (could literally drop at any moment) - just gotta be patient for now.