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05/02/15
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Originally posted by DollarDan
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Exciting times!
I have been accumulating PLS for the last 6 months now. Still happy with my purchase.
Tabba Tabba delay does NOT bother me. I'm actually glad any potential issues are being scrutinised while cash burn is low. You can bet management has had time to get everything else in order now also. This should lead to a smooth ramp up to full production with out costly delays.
Management has stated that the processing is simple and benign and that the ore itself is contaminate free.
Pilgangoora is very exciting. ANZAPLAN! Spodumene liberation!!??
The fact that management released the assay grades of the bulk sample shows their confidence in the potential feedstock from Pilgangoora. It will be interesting to see how much Iron is tramp and not associated with the spodumene. We could have a resource with low enough Iron grades for simple, LOW COST processing to supply the technical grade spodumene concertrate market (glass and ceramics) as well as chemical grade (carbonate and hydroxide).
In my opinion we have enough drilling done to get the ball rolling and get the required parties fighting to secure offtake of our spodumene. More to follow obviously. Bring on the initial resource upgrade.
As for corporate I was positively surprised at the amount of cash left after dec Quarter. I was about to ask the same about the loan to another entity??? At least it's a loan and not an expense. The typo in 6.2 made me choke for a second. 10% arrrgh. Haha.
As for capital raise I think we will still be okay without. Hopefully initial operating expenditure isn't too hefy and maybe we can score a pre-payment once permits are in place.
There's also 39 odd million options that are in the money. Exercise of these at 3c is highly likely after permit approval and will generate up to $1.2 million
Sorry guys I know I'm babbling. I have a heap of thoughts on this soon to be miner.
Some things to think about that are both positives/negatives for PLS with its perfect timing are...
Developments in hard rock processing to lower costs. Liberation!
Aus Dollar to US/Canadian dollar exchange rate. Both for margins and mining investment.
Potential resource grade and tonnage compared to competitors that are progressing Spodumene mines. (We win)
Effect of short term oil price drop (2 years max my opinion, shale well decline rates, etc etc) on Tabba Tabba mining and processing cost compared to when feasibility study was completed. (About 33% drop in wholesale diesel price)
The ability to selectively mine pegmatites to suit processing requirements. (grade, ore composition etc) especially if low ore:waste ratio.
The location of Pilgangoora in relation to port facilities and highways compared to competitors.
The rest of the wet season (although according to BOM it has been ok this year) and the possibility that it's more cost effective to wait till its over to commence Tabba Tabba operations. Thoughts?
Tailing storage facilities are standard Mining practice.
Spodumene concentrate is reliable.
In my opinoin the bulk sample from pilg is low in contaminates. (Uranium and thorium low). Concern at levels above .013% Tho2 plus .0048% U308 (Pilg sample is way off)
Niobium is commonly associated with tantalum.
Beer and Co.
Chemical grade lithium plant in Australia???
Hmmmm more positives it seems....
Please DYOR
All my opinion only.
I am not a specialist but Google is my friend.
Sorry no links please ask and I'll do my best. (I'm a newbie to HC)
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"As for corporate I was positively surprised at the amount of cash left after dec Quarter. I was about to ask the same about the loan to another entity??? At least it's a loan and not an expense"
Welcome to the pump and dump world of the internet DollarDan . A simple email or phone call to those in charge may change your view !
Or it might be as it is written and in fact be a loan . How unusual for the company to not provide the finer detail and even more unusual that they haven't put out another asx release clarifying or altering their previous comments .
cheers g