Why I think EPO is granted, but just needs to be announced9 Mar 2021 06:16
Heres why on my opinion, read this particular part of the official transcript:
"HON. MAYIHLOME:
My question is directed to the Hon. Minister of Mines and Mining Development.
During the pre-budget consultations, the Hon. Minister assured us that the issue of EPOs that are virtually covering most of the mining areas in this country, in particular the mining areas of Matabeleland and Midlands, would be addressed before the end of the year..."
The minister replied:
THE MINISTER OF MINES AND MINING DEVELOPMENT (HON. CHITANDO):
"I would like to thank the Hon. Member for the question. I will start by giving the status that the EPOs have been processed and as we talk, they are at the Attorney-General’s Office for publication. If they do not get published this Friday, they will be published next Friday. So yes, I admit that there was a delay and part of the delay was caused by the reduction in staff during the COVID lockdown period, but the promise which we undertook has been fulfilled and as we talk, we are waiting gazetting. I would like to think that if not gazetted this Friday, next week they will be gazetted."
HOW THAT RELATES TO PREM:
1 - ZULU MINE IS 80km from Bulawayo I.E. INSIDE MATABELELAND!
- So it is INSIDE the priority area as specified in the question.
2 - The Mchakwe River is lined with lithium historically and forms part of the overall lithium deposit.
- It is ALSO in MATABELELAND which is the priority area for EPO'S.
This will be life changing for many, and I really wish those investing all the best, and if it's serious money, ensure the stop losses are placed appropriately and buy on the dips.
GLA