Trading Halt
Summary
- Toubani Resources Limited (TRE) has requested a trading halt of its shares on the ASX.
- The trading halt is due to an upcoming announcement about a proposed strategic partnership and accompanying capital raising.
- The company expects the trading halt to last until the announcement is released or the market opens on April 30, 2025.
- Toubani Resources is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: Neutral sentiment as the announcement is simply a request for a trading halt pending news of a strategic partnership and capital raising. The actual impact will depend on the details of the partnership and capital raising.
Highlights
- Toubani Resources (ASX: TRE) has requested a trading halt.
- The halt is related to a proposed strategic partnership and capital raising.
- The trading halt is expected to last until the announcement or the start of trading on April 30, 2025.
Risks
- The strategic partnership and capital raising are only proposed, and there is no guarantee they will be finalized.
- The market's reaction to the announcement could be negative.
Future Outlook
The company intends to announce a proposed strategic partnership and accompanying capital raising.
Management Comments
- The company is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted.
Industry Context
Strategic partnerships and capital raising are common activities for resource companies seeking to fund exploration and development projects. The success of the partnership and capital raising will be crucial for Toubani Resources' future growth.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders will be impacted by the trading halt and the subsequent announcement.
- The strategic partnership could impact employees and suppliers depending on the nature of the agreement.
Next Steps
- Toubani Resources will release an announcement regarding the proposed strategic partnership and capital raising.
- The ASX will lift the trading halt either upon the release of the announcement or at the commencement of trading on April 30, 2025.
Key Dates
- 28 April 2025: Date of the market announcement and request for trading halt.
- 30 April 2025: Expected end date of the trading halt, unless an announcement is made earlier.
Keywords
Filings with Classifications
Quarterly Activities Report
- Toubani announced it had received rm commitments to raise A$29 million in a two-tranche placement.
- The placement includes a ~A$15.2m transformational investment by A2MP Investments DMCC (A2MP) a wholly owned subsidiary of Eagle Eye Asset Holdings Pte Ltd. (EEA), (a single-family oce based in Singapore) and supported by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), one of Africas most prominent multilateral nancial institutions ('Strategic Investment').
- A2MP and Toubani have also executed a non-binding, non-exclusive debt commitment letter for A2MP to provide Toubani with a minimum US$160m debt facility as part of its ongoing debt nancing process.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
- The company is seeking approval for a 10% Placement Facility, which would allow them to issue up to 10% of their issued capital in Equity Securities.
- The funds raised from this facility could be used for continued exploration and development activities and/or for general working capital.
Capital Raising Announcement
- Toubani Resources is undertaking a two-tranche placement to raise A$29 million.
- The company directors intend to subscribe for an additional A$290,000 subject to shareholder approval.
- A2MP may participate in future capital raisings, subject to negotiation and shareholder approval.
Trading Halt Request
- The company intends to make an announcement regarding a proposed strategic partnership and accompanying capital raising.
Annual Report
- The company requires additional financing to carry out its exploration and development activities.
- The company is actively strengthening an already impressive asset, reducing uncertainties, and bolstering its readiness for the next steps.
Investor Presentation
- The project's low AISC of US$1,004/oz is better than many of its peers.
- The project's rapid payback period of 1.5 years is better than many other gold development projects.
- The project's low initial capital expenditure of US$216 million is better than many other gold development projects of similar scale.
Investor Presentation
- The company has appointed Endeavour Financial to lead project financing workstream.
- The company is in discussions with the Mali Government to secure the long-term future of the Kobada Gold Project.
Quarterly Activities Report
- The Definitive Feasibility Study results exceeded expectations with a high NPV, IRR, and low payback period.
- The project's low capital intensity and competitive operating costs position it favorably compared to industry standards.
Feasibility Study
- The company will need to raise capital to fund the project's development, construction, commissioning, and operation.
Feasibility Study
- The project's financial metrics, including NPV, IRR, and payback period, significantly exceeded expectations.
Feasibility Study
- The results of the Definitive Feasibility Study were better than expected due to significantly higher than anticipated post-tax NPV and IRR, driven by a combination of higher gold prices and lower than anticipated operating costs.
Option Terms and Conditions
- Share issuance may be delayed up to five business days pending receipt of exercise notice, payment, and compliance with the Corporations Act.
Investor Presentation
- Tranche 1 & 2 of a placement announced on 21 August 2024, with Tranche 2 subject to shareholder approval in October 2024.
Quarterly Activities Report
- The company increased the Kobada Mineral Resource Estimate to 2.0Moz in the Indicated category, a 30% increase from the 2023 MRE.
Quarterly Activities Report
- The company has less than 2 quarters of cash available for future operating activities.
- The company will need to raise further cash to fund its operations.
Missing type for ID: 4236
- ASX:TRE announces a delay.
Mineral Resource Estimate Update
- The 2024 MRE exceeded the Company's expectations in ounces converted and increases in grade.
AGM Results
- The company has approval for a 10% placement facility, which allows them to raise capital by issuing new shares.
Exploration Update
- The drilling results are better than expected due to the high-grade and wide intersections across multiple areas of the deposit.
Quarterly Activities Report
- The initial drill results show numerous near-surface, high-grade oxide intersections, which are better than expected.
Annual Results
- The company reported a loss of $6,625,026, which is worse than the previous year's loss of $5,136,694.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
- The company is seeking approval for a 10% Placement Facility, which would allow it to issue equity securities up to 10% of its issued share capital over a 12-month period.
- The funds raised from the potential issue of Equity Securities under the 10% Placement Facility would be used towards continued exploration and development activities and for general working capital.
Trading Halt Request
- The company intends to make an announcement regarding a proposed capital raising.
Exploration Update
- The document contains better than expected results due to the high-grade gold intercepts reported from the Kobada Gold Project.
Exploration Update
- The drilling results are better than expected due to the high-grade and near-surface oxide mineralization encountered.
Annual Results
- The Company has finite financial resources and no current cash flow from producing assets and therefore requires additional financing in order to carry out its exploration and development activities.
- There can be no assurance that any such funding will be available to the Company on favourable terms or at all.
Annual Results
- The company's net loss increased from the previous year, indicating a worsening financial performance.
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