Galingale
1 year ago
My understanding is that it was always a possibility that Glencore could force a sale of the final 10% of shares, under Stock Exchange rules. However, I think that after the recent Rights Issue, their total holding is at 82%, so that does not apply. Equally, any formal offer has to be backed by a financial valuation of reserves/assets, something which has not been put forward. One hopes that Cherry, who has been earning millions over the year with Polymet, and any remaining Polymet people, will challenge this opportunism from Glencore.
Galingale
1 year ago
As you say, we have yet to hear the reason. Since the business is still not up and running, the only reason must be that they have changed the rules retrospectively. If that is the case, it can be challenged by law. It would be considerate of Polymet to let us know and to hear what they are doing about it, instead of the PR waffle in their statement. It is pointless writing to their, so-called, Investor Relations person, since he never responds.
tdbowieknife
1 year ago
I have yet to find the reason why it was revoked. There must be a reason. I'm pretty they can't just revoke it because they want too. I also suspect, as most do, that this is of course politically motivated.
liberals want green this and that and then complain about providing the stuff to do it. Thier reasoning makes no sense. It's like going around and bagging your head against the wall, repeatedly, without figuring out it can't work. Oil same problem. Defund the police, same problem. on and on and on.
Good luck all.
The world has gone insane.
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Galingale
1 year ago
NewRange/Polymet must have seen this coming, so why nothing to shareholders until after the event? Also, what rationale for the reversal? What has changed to make the 404 permit no longer viable? Until we know that, all the waffle about 'the way ahead' is meaningless. As for the PLM pps, looking at trading thusfar today, I would suggest that day traders have been pumping and dumping to get a movement in price.
goldenager
1 year ago
NewRange Reviewing Options After U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Decision
Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - June 6, 2023) - NewRange Copper Nickel LLC ("NewRange") released the following statement regarding today's U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) decision to revoke the Clean Water Act section 404 permit for the NorthMet Project:
"Today's decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reversal of thoroughly reviewed water quality data that has been collected and assessed over the last decade. The planned NorthMet Project development is protective of water, air and other resources and can produce copper, nickel and platinum group metals (PGM) in a responsible and sustainable manner. In fact, the project clearly shows that through its proposed water treatment and management processes, it will remove more than 1,400 tons of sulfate per year from the St. Louis River system, the result of historic iron ore mining operations. It also will lead to a net reduction in pre-existing mercury loading to the river system.
"The Corps' decision is one that requires careful review, determined action, and further engagement with regulators and all key stakeholders. NewRange is reviewing all of our options as we chart a course forward for the development of the NorthMet Project in a safe and environmentally responsible manner that considers NewRange's communities of interest. The NorthMet Project is a well-considered and thoroughly evaluated development opportunity that will deliver high-demand minerals that are critical to the nation's and the world's transition to clean energy and clean mobility technologies, and the promise of jobs and significant economic benefits for northeastern Minnesota."
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About NewRange Copper Nickel
NewRange Copper Nickel is a 50:50 joint venture of subsidiaries of Teck Resources Limited and PolyMet Mining Corp., holding the NorthMet and Mesaba deposits - two large, distinct, and well defined copper-nickel PGM resources in the established Iron Range mining region of Minnesota. The stand-alone company is working to unlock two new domestic supplies of critical minerals for the low-carbon transition through responsible mining, and delivering significant, multi-generational economic and other benefits to the region and beyond. The company is based in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.
For more information about NewRange Copper Nickel: www.newrangecoppernickel.com
Galingale
1 year ago
Looking at Polymet's latest report, it would appear that the contested case has taken place, but we have to wait until 'late summer' for a judgement! So, it took over a year for this vexatious suit to come before an Administrative judge, who will know little of the technical issues involved, and now we wait for a further half year for him to pronounce. No wonder the stock has tumbled circa 85% in the past few years.