RE: Let’s have a JV7 Aug 2024 14:28
Thanks for that.
Initial observations is the terminology used in this what is clearly an official document does not match with what Noble were telling their investors about the 16% in their recent webinar which is where I got my information which was pretty close to what happened. The figure is clearly correct and pretty much matches with what Aminex are potentially having to hand over.
Firstly Noble told their viewers from my recollection about 25mins into Q&A that it was a non negotiable 16% which did go against my own experience at Aminex in the O&G sector where at the recent AGM it was revealed they wanted more but it was negotiated back to 15%, however there is no guarantee that the government will take its back in rights, because at that stage they also become liable for 15% of the development costs and as yet, as per 27th June they still had not done so and production is being prepared for at this time for early 25.
This document clearly states non-dilutable free carry which is much different to their no negotiable claim or Aminex in the O&G sector in that they won't be paying development costs.
This goes to show some of how the mining and O&G sectors are handled differently
The next piece that appears initially a little worrying, when looking further is nothing more than an entitlement " to acquire up to 50% of the shares, which can only assume means they would have to buy at the market price, but could only buy a maximum 50% including their initial 16%.
Now, I am no lawyer and the next part confuses me regards this potential 50% as it seems it might be what they can purchase is dependent on taxes? as its paragraph is completed as per....
"commensurate with the total tax expenditures incurred by the Government of the Republic of Tanzania in favour of the company"
This should not be speculated on as imo, it needs a lawyer or accountant to cover its meaning, but none the less if they have to buy at open market value then it shouldn't be a concern
The final Part "In the event that a Special Mining Licence is granted the company holding such licence will be required to apply for the admission of its entire issued share capital to a local stock exchange with a minimum local shareholding of not less than 30 per cent." is not applicable imo, as our investment levels would put us in the Mining Licences MLS section rather than Special mining licence SMLs https://www.tumemadini.go.tz/services/mining-licences-services/
Hope that's useful. Just my take as you requested. But hey WTFDIK ;0)