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The “new-energy” could be E-Fuels which Volkswagen are keen on.

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/future-volkswagen-boss-renews-backing-controversial-synthetic-fuels

Could also explain why BASF and Siemens are listed in the story.

Apparently green hydrogen is relevant in the production process.

https://www.engie.com/en/news/e-fuels-what-are-they

Good to see China involved anyway although yesterday’s announcement is at an early LOI stage.

China's state planner signs letter of intent to cooperate with European corporate giants

BEIJING, June 21 (Reuters) - China's state planner this week signed letters of intent in Berlin on cooperation with European corporate heavyweights in areas ranging from aviation and chemicals to automobiles, as the world's second-largest economy seek to lobby for stronger ties with Europe.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/chinas-state-planner-signs-letter-intent-cooperate-with-european-corporate-2023-06-21/

Not sure what this entails it involves VW, Mercedes and BMW amongst others and mentions new-fuels and also low carbon product production but I’m not sure in what context. Could be interesting if it involves factories being built in China.

Be good to see what these investments are in.

https://tass.ru/ekonomika/18080959?utm_source=yxnews&utm_medium=desktop

MOSCOW, June 21. /TASS/. Moscow and Doha are working on joint projects totaling more than 160 billion rubles. This was stated by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at talks with Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdel Rahman Al Thani.

He noted that Moscow and Doha are expanding "interaction in the investment sphere."

"The Qatar Investment Agency is actively investing in leading Russian companies. Partnership with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is successfully developing. A number of other joint projects worth more than 160 billion rubles or 7.2 billion Qatari rials are being worked out," Mishustin outlined areas of cooperation. 

Maybe Dr. Evil is having a nibble.

I’ve no idea how reliable this Russian site is and it has written pieces which seem to be against Potanin in the past.

However, while it’s all their own speculation, it could be interesting if there is still a link between Deripaska and the head of the company behind the recent deal for the mines Brazil.

http://www.moscow-post.su/economics/should-we-not-send-volynets-182336/?amp=1

They are also “thinking” about increasing the sales tax when companies from unfriendly countries exit though.

Mind you, I could live with an increased sales tax if the increase does happen and we get a decent sale price.

https://www.interfax.ru/business/906730

Everything is fine for American companies in Russia according to the speech given by the head of American Chamber of Commerce in Russia at the SPIEF yesterday:

😳: “We receive good support from the Russian government. We feel good, we have excellent relations with the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, "Business Russia", and in reality we feel that the government is trying to solve the issues that exist. There are no negative aspects for those companies that remain. As President Putin said, there are friendly companies from unfriendly countries - it's in our chamber”

https://www.interfax.ru/russia/906406

Although I would read that in the context of the situation, propoganda aspect of having an American businesses person say this and balance the overall risks.

😳: “Did I say the right stuff Mr President?”

🇷🇺: “Adequate”

From what I remember Toffers, you said that the BoD had “moved” $35m to an offshore account in Cyprus.

Given the BoD had reported group cash balances of £3M as of March, by saying that the BoD had moved $35m to be held in Cyprus, you appeared to be either accusing the BoD of having stolen the money or having lied about the company cash balances.

This was not long before you bought some more shares. Just to clear that up.

The company is looking for non Russian and Chinese sources of battery metals and ironically, is headed up by a Russian.

Hopefully the BoD have or will find an equivalent that can operate in Russia.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/glencore-automakers-back-1-bln-nickel-copper-spac-deal-brazil-2023-06-12/

If Russia changes it’s objectives then Ukraine can live in peace with its neighbours.

Possibly food for thought for any Russians that may want the war to end.

Story is from Russian press:

https://www.rbc.ru/politics/09/06/2023/6482901a9a794727b0931304

Also has a story below it about the views of 2 Russian politicians about the status of the “objectives” Russia - they have not been achieved, one of them says that the objectives may need to change.

Hard to say if these 2 stories have any bearing or not but it’s possibly interesting they are featured in the Russian press anyway.

You’ve been transparent from day 1 Toffers. Just not intentionally or in the way you now claim to have been.

“ I hate to say it, but they will need what they can get for shrapnell”

Are you seriously suggesting that Russia will be using precious metals as shrapnel Toffers?

Jesus wept.

The schedule shows NN have a discussion on digital financial assets which may be of interest.

https://forumspb.com/programme/business-programme/104256/

Also discussions on Russia / China and Russia / India as you’d expect. Perhaps a little surprisingly, the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia is also speaking at one of the other discussions.

Murmansk also have a stand. Last year they signed 10 agreements at the event and are signing another 10 this time. Nothing to suggest any relevance to EUA but might be interesting to see what types of sectors are involved, the parties and sums etc.

https://abnews.ru/szfo/news/murmansk/2023/6/1/murmanskaya-oblast-hochet-podpisat-desyat-soglashenij-na-pmef-23

Maybe so regarding the figures but at least we can see where the spend has been (Hi Toffers) and the auditor will need to sign off the going concern basis so if it’s positive we may find out what the strategy for the concentrate is, whether there’s an ability to raise or is there access to debt financing if needed. The directors report should also outline risks so maybe some info on political risks and anything about the cases? Plus the events after the reporting period should only reflect what’s already been RNS’d but these are sometimes worded slightly differently.

Accounts deadline is the end of June but it would be good if BoD met their “expectation” to publish the accounts “by early June”.

No evidence to link to EUA but this is the Governor of Murmansk talking about mining and processing JV’s being discussed with China earlier today:

Chibis voiced the topics of discussion at a business forum in China

Governor of the Murmansk region Andrey Chibis told what was discussed at the plenary session of the Russian-Chinese business forum.

"Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin listed many promising areas for increasing cooperation with China. There are growth points in almost all industries. Particular emphasis was placed on the development of the Northern Sea Route and new joint ventures, including mining and processing," Чибис написал на социальных сетях.

He noted that the Murmansk region has a rich mineral resource base. Thus, 30% of all known minerals are concentrated in the bowels of the region; 75% of the chemical elements of the Mendeleev table; more than 60 large explored deposits.

"Also being the beginning of the Northern Sea Route and realizing its potential, we fully support the course to ensure its growth," the head of the region added.

Recall that the Governor of the Arctic Andrey Chibis works in China as part of the Russian delegation. He flew to Shanghai to participate in the Russian-Chinese forum.

https://m.severpost.ru/read/153976/

I agree, the online questions were a let down last year.

But people did attend in person and ask questions so no reason to expect any different this year. If so then the floor is all yours!

Toffers - will you be attending the agm and repeating all the allegations that you have made against the BoD in person and on camera?

Interesting, thanks for sharing . Should we be expecting an update about the strategy for the concentrate then?

Not sure how often these records are updated Del - could be annually when accounts are filed locally but I don’t know that for sure.

https://companies.rbc.ru/persons/inn/244312112854/#staff