RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:PEA or PFSHello Peter,
Thanks for that.
1) From what I can recall, Quinton has advised in previous information. given in his numerous interviews since the startup of operations, that Novo will have enough cash to continue beyond end March without the need for the extra Sprott credit facility. If this is the case it will be good for Novo as they will save themselves some financing costs (although it might clip Quinton's wings so far as making more external investments with cash for a while.)
2) The Sprott facility requires the issue of a "Feasibility Study" acceptable to Sprott. I don't think
a Feasibility Study will be issued before end March.. It requires Novo to have developed "Proven or Probable Reserves." I am not sure what Novo would need to do and how much it would cost but it would be for something which Is it really not necessary at this point in time .
3) PEAs and feasibility studies are generally used by MIners to raise cash to fund investments. Novo's forward plan seems to be to self fund where ever possible.
4) I have convinced myself that the issue of a PEA (which does not require a lot of expense) gives Novo some more kudos with major financiers and is simply being issued to underwrite the value of Novo at this time.
6) I would suggest you read Bob Moriarty's book if you haven't already. The path to the purchase of MIllenium was quite a long journey.
7) I may of course we quite wrong in all this We will know in a few days.
SM