RE:DividendsThanks Sawasdeekrab.
I also attended the virtual meeting and yes MOK did discuss dividends at the end of the meeting. What I took away from his discussion is that the board will definitely be talking about dividends between September and end of the calendar year (not sure when the next board meeting is). He mentioned (not verbatum) as a major shareholder he would also benefit significantly should dividends be issued, however supports the company strategy of being in a strong cash position. He discused the aquisition of RQ's 36.8% of the company to be 100% owned (I think DC still feels he left $1m on the table), he discussed the redemption of QIO's preferred shares ($60m and then $125m), some other $20m secured debt (Kami?) and how the company is treated more favorably by the banks when being in such a strong cash position.
My view is that whether our profits are returned to us as dividends or reinvestement into the business, it's still our money, and I truly believe that reinvesting into the company at this stage will reap more rewards ($$) at the end of the day.
Other nice takeaways from the meeting included Phase II is on schedule, the outlook for high grade IO is very positive and we are well positioned short and mid term as more supply coming to the market (other than what is already available) is likely to be 5 to 7 years away.
MOK also seems a little bemused by African IO efforts, when you only have to look at what we have in Canada with an excellent mining jurisdiction, hydro power and signicant resources especially with circa 1.3 billion tonnes (estimated) in just Kami alone.
Best,
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