JV RNS - excellent news11 Nov 2021 07:22
Caerus Mineral Resources (LON: CMRS), the exploration and resource development company focused on developing mineral resources in Europe to support the global "Clean Energy" initiative, is pleased to inform shareholders of the signing of a Joint Venture Agreement (the "Agreement") with AIM-listed Bezant Resources PLC (AIM: BZT) (" Bezant").
Highlights
· The Joint Venture ("JV") covers the Troulli, Kokkinapetra and Anglisides licences, held by Caerus in Cyprus ("JV Properties")
· The JV begins with immediate effect, with Bezant's financial contribution backdated from the commencement of diamond drilling at Troulli on 16 September 2021
· The Parties have committed an initial sum of USD1.0 million towards resource development and to take the Project to feasibility
· Caerus will manage the exploration and resource development phase of the programme, with Bezant will be responsible for;
o Project feasibility studies and mine development; and
o Arranging funding and guarantees required by third party funders for plant and infrastructure funding to commence mining
· Once in production, Caerus will, as a priority, be refunded for all direct exploration expenditure committed to getting the projects to the feasibility stage and will receive 20% free-carried interest over the life of mine.
JV with Jubilee will follow - for sure (IMO)