The premier zinc companyAdvantages of the deal.
1. increased liquidity.
2. more funds will be able to buy as should be $1 billion market cap category.
3. Higher p/cf multiple (larger companies usually get this). See link below.
especailly when zinc prices are expected to go up.
4. Funds to buy up other near term producers (Heron Resources might be a good one as they are trying to get financing now) and get stake in exploration/development plays they can later take over as they get closer to production (Inzinc).
5. Share consolidation easier to take them above $5 level (which allows even more funds to buy-in).
https://www.kitco.com/commentaries/2017-03-01/Metals-Mining-Analysts-Ratings-Estimates-Seniors.html