RE: Fact-Check: Dismantling Harry’s Fake 10 Per Cent Dilution Myth17 Jun 2026 19:02
The US$100 million equity-risk portion of the Tulu Kapi Gold Project’s US$340 million financing package is creatively structured to include government contributions, royalty streams, and localized investments.The equity funding is structured as follows:
Ethiopian Government Contribution (~US$20 million): Issued as new ordinary shares in the Tulu Kapi Gold Mines (TKGM) subsidiary, bringing the government's total stake to roughly 17% (which includes their pre-existing 5% free-carried shareholding).
Equity-Ranking Royalties (US$40 million total): Includes a US$20 million agreement with Chancery Royalty Limited, alongside streams with other royalty investors on the same terms. These rank with equity risk and are payable alongside standard shareholder distributions.
Development Capital & Shares (US$10 million): Costs incurred during the two-year development program that are settled in parent-company (KEFI) ordinary shares at the market price when applicable costs fall due.
Local Subscriptions & Specialist Funds (US$30+ million): Includes proposals for Ethiopian Birr-denominated Preference Shares aimed at qualified local investors (part of KEFI’s 'Ethiopianisation' policy to align local stakeholders) and broader specialist African funding.