RE: Twenty-four, you nailed it.24 Nov 2025 07:01
They do have funding in progress, as the latest RNS confirms Harlequin has submitted a proposal to fund the entire Hussar drill, including logistics, engineering and a Tier-1 global oilfield services partner; until the JOA is finalised it is legally classed as a proposal, which is exactly how Australian drilling agreements work. The “rich American family” isn’t supposed to appear on the Harlequin UK shell because that UK entity is just an SPV, and Harlequin’s own press release already stated the backing comes from a Colorado family office with around $9bn AUM. Drilling in 2024 didn’t happen because WA regulatory timelines, native title consultations and changes to the permit boundary pushed the schedule, all of which were disclosed in the RNS trail. As for Mt Kitty being “unsellable”, the CPR and historic data show it already flowed helium at 9 percent, hydrogen at 11.5 percent and hydrocarbons to surface, with 2C Contingent Resources assigned, which is why it is attractive as a re-entry asset rather than a greenfield exploration punt. The reality is that Hussar is now permitted, site preparation has started with airstrip work, access roads and pad planning, Harlequin has advanced a funding proposal, and GEX’s portfolio has expanded from two assets to five, including Mt Kitty and Dukas. This is progress, not “no funding” or “no honey”.