This week for meetings… Next week for decisions16 Jan 2026 15:05
I’m thinking the Board only landed Monday/Tuesday. With the 5-hour time difference, they’ll have had a bit of jet lag too, so expecting an RNS immediately just isn’t realistic.
Now they’ve had 4–5 days on the ground, they’ll be in a much better position to make the right calls. The first few days are usually about settling in, meeting the key people, seeing the real situation on site, and having back-to-back briefings with contractors, the local team, and any other moving parts.
My view is this week has been about laying the groundwork, and next week is when things start getting signed off and finalised.
If you want to do this properly, you don’t rush this part. You make sure everyone is aligned, the plan is clear, and there are no avoidable delays later on.
Honestly, I see it as a positive that contractor selection is being handled carefully. These people are critical to our success. They’re the ones who will be pulling the gold/silver out of the ground.
Also worth remembering the Board has military-style operational experience, and that matters right now. Execution, discipline and logistics are everything at this stage and I genuinely feel we’re in good hands here.
Have a lovely, relaxed weekend… it could get very interesting next week!