RE: Been in for years27 Apr 2025 12:10
AI would suggest that’s a non starter. Not sure why this share would be any different to all the others on AIM. I don’t think the other boards are talking about every other day.
Concerns about ZIOC’s Board planning to take the company private seem misplaced given their recent actions. ZIOC has ramped up transparency with increased X posts, an updated Investor Presentation, a rescheduled Investor Event (March 18, 2025), and detailed valuations tied to the Zanaga Iron Ore Project’s upcoming workstreams. These steps signal a commitment to shareholder engagement, not the quiet consolidation typical of privatization. The $21.5M equity raise to fund a share buyback from Glencore further points to restructuring ownership to boost public investor confidence, not to exit the market.
*Moreover, projecting a high valuation and then low-balling investors in a buyout would be highly problematic*. It risks alienating major shareholders who backed the recent raise, eroding trust, and inviting legal challenges—moves that clash with ZIOC’s open communication strategy. No evidence suggests privatization is on the table, and investor concerns may be speculative or misaligned with the company’s clear focus on maximizing public shareholder value. If you’re worried about valuations or sentiment contact the company.