George Frangeskides, Exec-Chair at Alba Mineral Resources, discusses grades at the Clogau Gold Mine. Watch the full video here.
... told you all 5 years ago now.
For what it's worth politically:-
Slovenian election win hailed as ‘giant victory for the renewal of democratic values in Europe’
"A huge setback for populist nationalism! Maybe the global tide is turning?"
Joe Mellor by Joe Mellor 2022-04-25 11:13in Politics
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An opposition liberal party has convincingly won a parliamentary election in Slovenia, according to early official results.
It is seen as a major defeat for populist prime minister Janez Jansa, who was accused of pushing the small European Union country to the right while in office.
In response, Professor Micheal McFaul tweeted: “LePen in France and Jansa in Slovenia losing on the same day is a giant victory for the renewal of democratic values in Europe and a huge setback for populist nationalism! Maybe the global tide is turning?”
While Ivana Stradner tweeted: “Elections in Slovenia and Janez Jansa, a right-wing populist in Slovenia is gone. It’s a bad day for Putin- he is slowly losing his allies in Europe.”
Deborah Meaden wrote: “AND seems good news from Slovenia where the Environmental Party, standing for freedom of speech, democracy and rule of law looks set to win 36% of the votes beating the encumber Populist Party. Hopefully the awakening begins.”
Paul Mason tweeted: “Putin proxies smashed in France and Slovenia. But we need to understand the threat will morph: it’s always designed to spread division, anti-truth, make real leftism always smeared with Putinist – it doesn’t have to win to win.”
Results
The Freedom Movement won nearly 34 per cent of the votes compared with the ruling conservative Slovenian Democratic Party with around 24 per cent, the state election authorities said after counting over 90 per cent of the ballots.
Trailing behind the top two contenders were the New Slovenia party with 7 per cent, followed by the Social Democrats with more than 6 per cent and the Left party with 4 per cent.
The results mean that the Freedom Movement, a newcomer in the election, appears set to form the next government in a coalition with smaller leftist groups.
“Tonight people dance”
The party leader addressed supporters via a video message from his home because he has Covid-19.
“Tonight people dance,” Robert Golob told the cheering crowd at the party headquarters. “Tomorrow is a new day and serious work lies ahead.”
Mr Jansa posted a message to supporters on Twitter, saying only “thank you for your vote.”
Mr Jansa, a veteran politician, became prime minister a little over two years ago after the previous liberal premier resigned.
Slovenia's populist PM loses election to environmentalist party
By Reuters • Updated: 25/04/2022 - 11:35
By Katja Lihtenvalner
LJUBLJANA -Slovenia’s populist Prime Minister Janez Jansa lost a national election on Sunday as the environmentalist Freedom Movement party won more votes than his SDS party, according to preliminary figures from election authorities.
Jansa, who had hoped to win a fourth term in office, conceded that he had been defeated in the vote, adding however that his SDS party had secured more votes than ever before.
“The results are what they are. Congratulations to the relative winner,” Jansa said, addressing his supporters.
The election had been expected to be tight but the official preliminary figures showed the Freedom Movement, a newcomer in the election, leading with 34.34% of the vote, far more than expected, while the SDS secured 23.83%, based on 98.20% of counted ballots.
That would give the Freedom Movement, which campaigned on a transition to green energy, an open society and the rule of law, 40 seats in the 90-seat parliament, and the SDS 28 seats.
The turnout in the vote, in which some 1.7 million people were eligible to cast their ballots in the small Alpine country that is a member of the European Union and the NATO military alliance, was 68%, the election commission said.
Experts said that was well above the national average.
“The biggest winner is of course the Freedom Movement,” said Peter Merše, a political analyst. “Slovenia is once again experimenting with new faces, with people we have hardly even heard of before.”
Freedom Movement, which was formed last year, is led by Robert Golob, a former executive of a state-owned energy company that launched green energy projects.
In order to form a government, it is expected to form a coalition with the left-leaning Social Democrats and Left parties, which are currently set to have together 12 seats in parliament.
Golob, 55, who is believed to have contracted COVID-19, thanked his celebrating supporters for the historical turnout via a video call.
“It does not mean that we are the unique ones, it means that people really want change,” he said. “So today people are dancing but tomorrow is a new day. Tomorrow we start working hard to justify trust.”
Jansa, the 63-year-old populist who has clashed with Brussels over media freedoms and been accused by opponents of undermining democratic standards, which he has denied, said the new government will face many challenges and he hoped it will be up to the task.
Many people interviewed by Reuters said they wanted change.
“We do not want these politicians in power anymore,” said Milena, 58, who cast a ballot in the capital Ljubljana. “The last two years have been desperate in every way. We want new faces, we want normality and stability".
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... I'd guess it's also the end for fracking in Slovenia.
Got to give it to you guys. Forever optimistic... life will pass you by:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT2Vx9jSyjg
Yes really sad news. Condolences to all associated with him.
I have to admit I clashed with him several times and hoped he would cash out on every unjustified bag of three to six.
Talked of my 3.6p (gap fill) target a few years ago... could come as soon as tomorrow.
Difference now, with today's news on China's end to foreign coal plant investment, it's unlikely to get a bounce.
Apologies for my previous post below. I now know it came a day after he passed away.
Thanks Pappiklon for the update and putting me in the loop.
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RE: Coal price and Phulbari.11 Aug 2021 21:17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT2Vx9jSyjg
Lose your gamble (it was never an investment), but you might save the Bengal Tiger.
Oh, must not forget the livelihood of some 120,000 +, living off the land, who would need to be "re-located".
Greedy ba5tards everywhere.
This might still be tradeable though... if you get in around 3.0p (mind the gap... Lol).
Where's bees? Warned long ago... might now wish he'd listened.
speel,
The impact is the same no matter what the 'SP' is. The placing is at 0.2p (so the dilution remains the same even with the now lower 'SP').
If you believe the placing shares come in to play on Monday 23rd, you might be a little naive as to the way of this business. The £1,000,000 (500,000,000 shares) placing, will have been forward sold at a profit.... and the next placing to be announced at a lower price already in progress. IMHO (of course) DYOR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT2Vx9jSyjg
Lose your gamble (it was never an investment), but you might save the Bengal Tiger.
Oh, must not forget the livelihood of some 120,000 +, living off the land, who would need to be "re-located".
Greedy ba5tards everywhere.
This might still be tradeable though... if you get in around 3.0p (mind the gap... Lol).
Where's bees? Warned long ago... might now wish he'd listened.
Why would you use coal, when renewable energy sources are cheaper than coal?
The United Nations culture and science agency said in 2016 there was a high chance that pollution from the $1.7 billion plant would "irreversibly damage" the Sundarbans... the World’s Largest Mangrove Forest. With Phulbari's geographical location, it has to be a no go.
Open your eyes!
https://phulbarisolidaritygroup.org/press-releases/
https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Jun-2021/bangladesh-scraps-10-coal-fired-power-plants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT2Vx9jSyjg
Lose your gamble but you might save the Bengal Tiger.
...just about sums up the level of research done by some, when someone totally misunderstands an article, delivers it as the opposite of what it is, yet has of now nine recommends on this thread. Lol
There will be no fun... fool!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT2Vx9jSyjg
CC, you quote:-
"I'll be honest, I say this without fully exploring ICONs current portfolio....
Looked good; jumped in; nothing ventured and all that!"
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LOL, if that's how you invest, then God help you. Have you done ("without fully exploring")any research at all?
Current portfolio... a bag of wind and uncleared legacy debt.
The latest Linkedin profile is good:-
Over 20 years in the finance sector, I have gained experience in Executive leadership positions in FTSE100 financial corporate institutions, including Barclays Bank and Goldman Sachs. During this time I have developed strong relationships across asset management, banking, insurance and pension funds. Currently CEO of a FinTech start-up.
I am an entrepreneurial international finance leader with technical expertise in structured products. My Executive experiences, currently with FinTech start-up ‘EU Pay’ and large corporates such as Barclays and Goldman Sachs, have equipped me with diverse Non-Executive Director offerings.
Several years of client on-boarding have developed my compliance literacy and I am comfortable in ensuring corporate governance within listed companies. Investor Relations is also one of my key offerings - high-level representation and the supporting of capital raising efforts.
Currently open to Non-executive director opportunities. Should you wish to discuss anything, do not hesitate to get in touch via LinkedIn.
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Think of the valuation on a non functional business with zero income and legacy debts.
Don't let yourself be sucked in to the current upturn and short lived exuberance (gap now filled)... I expect some re-trace. Above all, DYOR.
...Not even cleared the Widecells legacy issues:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M2TAM_B1X8
...
to make recommendations and monitor the level and structure of remuneration for senior management;
to set the remuneration of non-executive directors (including the chairman if non-executive);
to determine and approve targets for any performance-related pay schemes operated by the Company;
to ensure that contractual terms on termination, and any payments made, are fair to the individual and the Company;
within the terms of the agreed policy, to determine the total individual remuneration package of each executive director including, where appropriate, bonuses, incentive payments and share options;
to co-ordinate closely with the Nomination Committee in relation to the remuneration to be offered to any new executive director;
to be aware of and advise on any major changes in employees benefit structures throughout the Company or group;
to agree the policy for authorising claims for expenses from the chief executive and chairman.
Nomination Committee
As the size and operations of Iconic Labs plc change, the Company will need to consider whether the skills and characteristics of its Board are appropriate. The Nomination Committee will comprise John Quinlan, Will Muirhead and David Sefton and their responsibilities will include:
to interview and consider potential appointments and reappointments to the Board of the Company;
to assess the skills and experience of the Board to ensure any deficiencies are addressed with new appointments;
to ensure that Directors are placed up for renewal and/or re-election as required under the Company’s constitution.
Wuckfit, "Are these rats allowed to just leave ICON and then start working for Mr Shifty and take the contracts for Joe e.t.c. with them?"
They have always worked for him (he's just been hiding behind the smoke screen). Why should it be any different now?:-
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises David Sefton and John Quinlan. The Board is satisfied that at least one member of the committee has recent, relevant, financial experience. The main roles and responsibilities include:
to monitor in discussion with the auditors the integrity of the financial statements of the Company, and any formal announcements relating to the Company’s financial performance, reviewing significant financial reporting judgments contained in them;
to review the Company’s internal financial controls and, unless expressly addressed by a separate board risk committee composed of independent directors, or by the board itself, to review the Company’s internal control and risk management systems;
to monitor and review the effectiveness of the Company’s internal audit functions and, where there is no internal audit function, consider annually whether there is a need for an internal audit function and make a recommendation to the board;
to make recommendations to the board, for it to put to the shareholders for their approval in the general meeting, in relation to the appointment, reappointment and removal of the external auditor and to approve the remuneration and terms of engagement of the external auditor;
to review and monitor the external auditor’s independence and objectivity and the effectiveness of the audit process, taking into consideration relevant UK professional and regulatory requirements;
to develop and implement policy on the engagement of the external auditor to supply non-audit services, taking into account relevant external guidance regarding the provision of non-audit services by the external audit firm; and to report to the board, identifying any matters in respect of which it considers that action or improvement is needed and making recommendations as to the steps to be taken;
to review arrangements by which staff of the Company may, in confidence raise concerns about possible improprieties in matters of financial reporting or other matters and ensure that arrangements are in place for the proportionate and independent investigation of such matters with appropriate follow-up action
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee will comprise David Sefton and Liam Harrington. The Committee’s responsibilities will include:
to determine and agree with the board the framework or broad policy for the remuneration of the chief executive, the chairman of the Company (where executive) and such other members of the executive management as it is designated to consider;
to make recommendations and monitor the level and structure of remuneration for senior management;
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haso,
My target was 0.003p when this was still a going concern with a reported £1million plus revenue (management fees to Greencastle companies).
It's been stripped bare. The 'BoD' have never worked for their owners/shareholders.
Subservient to their puppet master DGDSF, from where the contracts came.
There was zero revenue from anything won on their own merits. Why do you think they never made a personal investment?
I believe the whole shenanigans here was orchestrated and finished on this crescendo.
I did my research...
reso
Posted in: ICON
Posts: 5,172
Price: 0.007
RE: nice buy-136M 20 Jan 2021 21:36
dickie3times, you quote:-
"I believe director buys will come when they are debt free and into profit where the sp will be much higher and more stable ..simples."
By that time, I cannot see 'ICON' as a going concern. If any of this 'BoD' are actually as good as their self rodomontade, IMO they'll be incorporated into a private company of DGSF. Watch this space... but above all, DYOR.
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Well there you have it 'JAdam'. Got there a little quicker than I anticipated. You could say, a well co-ordinated plan by all parties now complete.
Redhammy, you wont see an apology from 'positiveenergy', his account was closed some three weeks ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT2Vx9jSyjg
itisagame,
It is pretty clear where their priority lies. To please and appease anything connected with DGSF and Greencastle.
They haven't managed to win a single contract worth anything to mention on their own merits, or for the benefit of PI's.
The puppet master is still in full control, albeit from a distance.
The only thing they use in their self appraisal is 'UNILAD', (why I don't know). Remember, that went bust leaving them owing the taxman a fortune.
Redhammy
I think you're right, 'BoD Fan girl' here, loves quoting 'BoD Fan Boy' from ADVFN 'livup967' .
She also gets the odd recommend from Fan Boy, he's known here on 'LSE' as 'maidit308. Obviously he's not paid for posting here (see the difference in content).