Some Positives!29 Nov 2023 11:20
Cost control remains a focus of the Board, and Australian overhead costs have been reduced by approximately 40% including the reduction from two Executive Directors to one.
Certain one-off costs in relation to the business re-structuring, as well as some unexpected costs at Stanley, have depleted cash reserves. While the EP 145 farmin agreement includes a cash payment of AUD160,000 upon Completion, this is subject to government approval, hence the timing is not within our control. In the meantime, there are value adding opportunities that have significant short-term upside, including workovers to increase production at Stanley and installing artificial lift at Cinnabar. The Board therefore resolved that this placing of shares was appropriate in order to take advantage of these opportunities.