Lemur Q4 update13 Jan 2019 12:24
Last update October 17th. We could reasonably expect the Q4 update this week. Thursday would be the 17th again.
Lots to look forward to with the finalisation and signoff of the BFS, progression of offtake discussions and project financing looming.
Q3 Highlights:
· Social and Environmental Impact Assessment ("SEIA") fieldwork ongoing, with more than 50 per cent of the community engagement completed.
· SEIA Terms of Reference submitted to Madagascar's Ministry of Environment.
· Connection and Transmission Agreements signed with state utility, Jiro sy Rano Malagasy ("JIRAMA") in Q3 2018.
· Joint review and finalisation of Bankable Feasibility Study ("BFS") submitted by technical development partner, Sinohydro, in June 2018 still ongoing.
· Coal mine BFS initiated with completion expected in Q4 2018.
· Received expression of interest ("EOI") for baseload power offtake from global mining company in the Imaloto supply catchment area.
· Ongoing engagement with lenders for construction phase of the Imaloto Power Project. Notably, received offer for project preparation finance from regional development finance institution, subject to due-diligence.
· Financial model development completed, subject to finalization of BFS.
· Overall, the Imaloto project is on track to deliver electricity to south western Madagascar by 2021.
It may not be our most popular asset however Lemur is a materially significant project that is yet to be accounted for in our share price and it's about to get a lot more real.