Fmg have a clause to not be diluted in any capital raising so I expect them to pay for drilling and extend their ownership although I've read somewhere Alta want to keep it below 39%
Alta would want to keep it below that percentage to entice other majors etc although I dont see that becoming and would expect fmg to offer them out
The market cap currently is around $60m CAD
So, a 50% premium would suffice to probably get it done.
Dr. McDonald seems to be a strategic play by FMG to progress this forward. Time will tell
Dr. Robert McDonald is a seasoned international executive and independent advisor with over three decades of experience, spanning roles in the private and public domains. He is a native Peruvian (and a British citizen) with broad exposure. A Cambridge-educated economist and linguist with a PhD in Management Sciences, he brings a unique blend of academic rigour and practical executive expertise to board roles. Dr. McDonald's career highlights include serving as a ‘politically independent’ chief advisor to Peru's President on high-priority projects, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex political landscapes and drive large-scale initiatives forward from conceptual phases through to development, with a proven record of fast-tracking complex projects. Three Declarations of National Interest are evidence of Dr. McDonald’s previous achievements.
His diverse professional background encompasses consulting and CEO roles in international corporations, government, entrepreneurship, industry associations, technology/ internet, family office wealth management, and academia, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of global business dynamics, well anchored in his roots and early upbringing in Perú.
As an independent board member, Dr. McDonald offers invaluable insights into corporate diplomacy, stakeholder engagement, social license to operate, and both the intersections of extractive industries and renewable energy, and between the interests of the private and public sectors, particularly in Perú. His academic contributions, including published works and a visiting fellowship at Oxford University's Latin American Centre, further enhance his capacity to provide independent advice. He is also a lecturer at the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola in Perú in Economics and Project Management.
Dr. McDonald’s multilingual skills, cross-cultural expertise, and proven track record, make him an exceptional asset and addition to the Alta Copper Board.
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