RE: UR1 Jun 2019 13:43
Gents,
I agree with everything you say. I have listened to that last interview with RP again today and am convinced that at that time LND were in talks about a JV. Like most if not all of us, I took the view that the period of radio silence indicated a possible buyout rather than JV. I am disappointed also because I was also hoping to monetise my investment.
I have also had more time to reflect and am much more positive. Just shows how timing of an RNS can work. If my instant reaction was of ‘we are doomed’ than that would have been the same of many others. The fact that we have the weekend to weigh things up will hopefully prevent a further drop on Monday.
Like you Dirkus, I noted that directors had put further money into the company which I take as a very positive sign, LND had worked up the BAM in a relatively short period of time in mining and exploration terms and had gone further than just updated jorc with metallurgy and PEA. This, I feel, confirms my feelings about a potential JV at that time or more. We know Barrick were speaking to LND a couple of years ago; perhaps such conversations are an ongoing thing. I note Barrick was referred to in the RNS with a couple of other companies. I suspect more than one party are keeping tabs on LND’s progress as alluded to by RP.
So, as said, the BAM has moved quickly. I am hoping they have the rig or rigs ready to get turning ASAP as we have already lost a fair portion of the year. Does anyone know if they have their own team or is it outsourced. If it’s the latter, could there be problems with drills having been booked by other companies?
All that said, I am reassured. I consider that the company ARE considering their shareholders and will not let it go for peanuts. As I have said all along, this is a 31 km belt with a number of anomalies similar to BAM. Some have been drilled and gold found. As such, this has potential with a capital P. It’s not just wishful thinking. This has to be much more than a 1 million or 1.4 million ounce resource; this could be a proper multi million find. RP certainly believes that. Then there is the other metals.
The matter of a JV is alluded to again in the RNS along with ensuring the best for shareholders. That’s why I still think things are in the balance.
Watch this space.
Regards
UR