Eric Draven9 Mar 2019 21:58
Not sure why JLP are getting leniency from Zambian Cadastre/Gov. other than they maybe have proven to be a lot more trustworthy possibly with plans and finances that have meant they are taken seriously. My fear was we (BMR) would lose the licence by not keeping to the attached conditions (and still definitely wouldn't 100% rule it out).
As far as I am aware if the project were sold or JLP were bought out we would retain our royalty % but the new owners may not be happy with that and would look to pay us off. Supposedly our Royalty % is considered large within the industry. Still seems absolute pish to shareholders who were lead to believe we were going places 2 years ago.
Personally I'm more bothered about the past than what happens here on in. But not sure what can be done legally. This is where averages come into the fold and that can change perspectives, we've had the pi55 ripped out of us, first by Alikhani and now by a very smooth operator in Borrelli who has helped facilitate the removal of our one asset that pretty much, I expect, is the reason the majority of shareholders ever invested for. It's a been a sick joke and Borrelli and Bird are laughing all the way to the bank. Invested for Kabwe, now no longer going to own a single % of it but might get a bit of money if we're lucky.
The Royalty is going to take years to materialise a meaningful return year on year and Borrelli doesn't see it as a long term thing and would certainly entertain selling it if the price is right, so shareholders are unlikely to get their full share of the Royalty. As for the new venture I expect confetti levels of dilution where your only hope will be topping up and up and up believing the team that bought you what it has in the last few years can be trusted to run a new venture.
I'm sure of one thing, Borrelli doesn't give a fjuck about shareholders. Especially any that invested under Alikhani. Not only does he have disdain for anyone who complains about his performance he actually believes he has done a great job. His work is almost done.