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Would be so refreshing if this company actually posted an RNS about actual progress instead of more endless fundraising for their mates!!

And still the FCA continue to look the other way as well as the LSE organisation who are happy to support this!!!!

Amazing to see after a quick browse through LinkedIn how elusive past AST CEO's become despite their expertise!! Both Colin Hutchinson (now Fibrus) & dear old Mr Parsons hastily deleted any trace of themselves. Not sure any Headhunters will be rushing to employ them in any case.

Mr Dennan continues to line his own pockets, after all AST is a "compelling investment!!"

2025 may even have been mentioned on the ADFN forum...Im not sure.

This whole company is a sham though - as are most linked to James Parsons!!!

I though somebody said early 25??

Meanwhile our useless BOD are busy working on the non existent metals strategy & pinching themselves at how they get away with earning such obscene salaries while making no progress anywhere!!!!

SML are pleased to announce their transformation from a lifestyle company into a legitimate business!! I've no doubt things will change now that Management at the sharp end are involved!!!

I've definitely formed an independent view. The Slovenia legal action is beyond anyone's control.

In the meantime this disgraceful BOD have led investors to believe that a key focus of the business is a metals strategy that has produced nothing at all.

The BOD have invested personally very little in terms of buying shares and encouraging investment.

After all, they're all getting ridiculous remuneration & concentrate their efforts in several part time roles.

I've listened to Clive Carver/Colin Hutchinson/ Andrew Dennan/James Parsons waffling on about what a compelling investment AST is...maybe for them but I haven't witnessed anyone else singing their praises!!!!

As I've stated before, sooner or later I see somebody making a legal challenge against the LSE network in general. They seem to be providing a network to support all of the hype, manipulation and serial posters on forums such as this.

They also host stage managed interviews with businesses where timelines are continually missed and frequently what is said never materialises.

And as for doing one 's own research...what compels posters to comment frequently on a daily basis if their intention is not to influence others??

It will be interesting to see how things pan out, because despite all of the analysis and discussion, the shares in this sector all seem to perform in the same way!

A nice little earner for some...I wonder when they will be put under the spotlight??

Just in my personal opinion....for what it is worth...soon there will be a legal challenge against LSE for promoting a forum where loss making companies can generate an income based on perceived potential.WE

All in my humble opinion!

I rest July case!!l

Max predicted years,ago that Biden was good for UFO!!

I rest my case...save your money & move on..

I was personally approached to comment on Ascent Resources years ago...it is pathetic!!

One day in my opinion somebody will challenge LSE for providing a network for this financial system to operate!!

LSE in my opinion continues to make a living to promote spin to find an industry producing nothing!!

Through this forum I was asked to promote Ascent Resources years ago...they are performing just like this.

I am convinced that Max & CJ Morley post for a reason & it isn't related to making others money!!

AIM is in the gutter because it belongs in the gutter!!

Shangri La,

As previous, I was able to vote after reading info on this forum.

All the best.

Ping

I'd be very wary of following anything that this BOD claim, particularly Mr Parsons lurking in the background.

I contacted the company recently requesting an update on their metals key strategy. Weirdly, all I received was an acknowledgement of the helium production and the ongoing case against the Slovenian Government??

It would appear that Metals in South America is no longer a priority despite the previous RNS's claiming it was a key focus. Either it is or it isn't???

And probably no point looking at the recent video update by the company, I have seen more professional presentations carried out by a GCSE student instead of a highly paid Director!!!!

The share price has been influenced by a number of external events, but lets face it, the BOD have done absolutely nothing to protect investors and continue to line their pockets handsomely!!

I agree,

I have a moderate 5 figure investment here and I emailed enquiring how I could go about voting at the AGM (mainly to vote against the re-election of Mr Broome). Other than an automated response saying I would receive a reply...nothing has materialised...a bit like everything else with this business.

AIM is too loose & quite frankly Directors are getting away with murder considering the amounts they are paid!!!

In my one other AIM investment, run by a grossly overpaid, underperforming BoD, I have recently witnessed the success of investors enquiring with their broker as to how they can vote at an AGM. This resulted in the removal of an individual that investors widely felt was nothing more than a drain on the business.

I am not fooled by Mr Parsons stepping down from the Board or of Mr Dennan informing investors that AST is a compelling investment.

We are led to believe that metals are a key business strategy, when in fact after 2 years, absolutely nothing has materialised.

In my opinion, the AST part time Board is doing nothing but hoping that a court case rules in its favour. Any minimal income is being spent on nothing more than paying salaries to Accountants. It is a reflection of AIM in general and disgraceful how investors are continually misled.

As soon as any of the current regime seem re-election, then I will be using my vote accordingly.

I would never go near any business in future where Parsons or Denman have the slightest influence!!

Quite a sad reflection on the state of this business when the market responds to the news of a Chairman leaving by increasing by 8%!!

I also voted against the re-election of Alan Broome via Hargreaves Lansdown but when I enquired directly with SML using the contact form on their website as to how I could vote, I am still get to get a response.

Shareholders treated accordingly...no wonder they don't want anyone to vote!!!

Well at just over 1 month into his Business Development role it appears that James Parsons is having just as much impact as he did when he was on the AST board!

Just a reminder, both he and Mr Denman draw astronomical salaries. Putting Slovenia aside because that is totally beyond their control....when, if ever, will shareholders be updated on the key business focus on Metals.

The current share performance is directly related to the BOD's activities. Currently busy doing nothing!!

Well at just over

I cast my vote yesterday & I'm considering contacting the company directly - I suggest others do the same!

And before I hear DYOR, I have by reading the RNS's & listening to the interviews!!!

The only message that I took from JP's interview was the relief that this news had guaranteed the BOD' s remuneration for the next few months as it was mentioned numerous times.

Little genuine concern for the share price performance & how it affected investors.

Oh...& A throw away line at the end of the interview about how he had misinterpreted negotiations & perhaps he shouldn't over estimate.

Despite this BOD's apparent expertise, the average investor is circa 80% down!! Not a Great statistic & certainly nothing to brag about!!

Lupidog,

See my earlier post. All sorted.

Thanks.

Once again, many thanks to Colline for his/her advice regarding voting through your broker. It has just taken me 30 seconds to do the same!!!!

With Hargreaves Lansdowne you open your online account.

On rght side of screen there is a button listed "Shareholder Meetings"

When you select that all meetings that you are entitled to vote on are there including SML. When you select that the proposals are there & you just vote. It is very simp!e.

I would suggest that every online site will be similar. I would urge all investors to do the same if they want change.

Thanks

Ping.