"Main reason for this is that the full cost of the operation will not be known before February next year. Why would you seek a cap raising before you know how much money you need, or how much resource you have? Seems way to early to me."
Mozart, every co needs cash.
I think its fair to say the $$$ needed wil be above, say, $10mn.
Its too early for BHP involvement at this stage. But BHP will jump in later next year imo.
A great stock!