RE: Goldworm on HotCopper20 Jan 2025 00:41
In the Antipa RNS of 28/02/20 it states that when the farm in requirement (stage 1 earn in) of A$16 million is met it then forms a JV of 51% Newcrest now Newmont and 49% Antipa.
As it stands A$10.6 million has been spent on exploration and the A$5.4million outstanding has to be met by 03/03/25, extendable by 2 years, or, the A$5.4 million can also be paid to Antipa in cash.
When this JV is earned it then moves to stage 2, where Newcrest/Newmont can then sole fund another A$44 million for 75%, which may have been OK if they had found something substantial, but nothing worthwhile yet.
The same RNS also goes on to state that if Newcrest/Newmont ceases to sole fund at or during stage 2 the JV interests will remain 51% partner/49% Antipa and each party will be liable to contribute pro rata to the JV expenditure.
This looks like a better option for Greatland if they wanted the farm in to continue at this time, and it was granted, but it is only the A$44 million that Antipa mentions.
Roger likes his free carry and share options.