RE: A question for you LTH5 May 2025 15:57
I have kept my eye on Greatland ever since they first discovered Havieron but could see as time went on Newcrest were strangling Greatland in their Havieron JV.
Working from a Newcrest A$50 million compounding loan at 12% pa, and being a very poor J V partner, it looked like just a matter of time before GGP would have to sell up.
I got involved when Wyloo stepped in with a far better A$50 million loan and provided support.
I also could see that good management were being employed from Northern Star, and the likes of Elisabeth Gaines, Jimmy Wilson and Mark Barnaba, were not there unless they thought Greatland could be successful.
I was also very aware of the last right of refusal on Havieron, which if exercised, Telfer was most likely to go along with it, as Newcrest would struggle to sell it. Newmont later sold them as a bundle.
I thought Greatland could then do well but had no idea just how well Greatland could, and is doing.
Shaun had the vision 4 years ago and we are very lucky to have him.