Chatter ... Amber Light ...27 Aug 2019 23:09
Mobile plant is not generally purchased, but leased, which makes it a "Revenue" expense and not a "Capital" expense, so if you see a big machine on site its for trials. Yes leasing is more expensive but it has a 100% markdown on the books, and generally includes maintenance and service by the manufacturer. There is not likely to be much more in the way of pre-production expenses other than the bond, and I would expect that the plant operator will fill their boots with cheap shares just before it rolls, so when you see this purchase on the RNS you will know the green light is on. Till then - party on ...