FT - Liberum Analysis18 Sep 2019 14:07
In spite of the financing setback, Mr Knights of Liberum said the economics of the project remained compelling and Sirius would make an ideal target or strategic investment for a major mining business, agribusiness or sovereign wealth fund.
“In an environment void of projects that can move the needle for major companies, Woodsmith ticks most of the key investment criteria,” he said.
The biggest shareholder in Sirius — if convertible bonds are taken into account — is the Qatar Investment Authority.
In a staff memo seen by the Financial Times, Sirius chief executive Chris Fraser said there were a number of options to fund completion of the mine.
“We’ll be conducting a full strategic review with the help of our advisers, and I will update you all as soon as I’m able. In the meantime, we still have work to do and we must remain focused,” he said.
“I very much believe that we will find the path forward. I also hope it is obvious to everyone that, as always, we must scrutinise every penny we are spending and unless it is ‘mission critical’ we don’t do it.”
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