PROJECT FINANCE

Mkango unlocks next £7M investment with technical report

Investment will take Talaxis' equity in Songwe Hill to 49%

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The filing of the report was a condition for Noble subsidiary Talaxis to advance its next investment tranche in accordance with the May 2018 agreement between the two parties.
 
The funds will be used to complete the project's feasibility study (FS) by the end of 2019. 
 
In return, Talaxis' stake in the project will increase to 49%.
 
Under the May agreement, Talaxis can earn up to a 75% interest in Songwe Hill in exchange for development funds, and a 49% interest in Maginito Limited.
 
It previously invested £5 million for a 20% interest and this next £7 million will give it another 29%.
 
Once the FS is done, Talaxis can opt to acquire another 26% stake by arranging funding for the rest of the project development costs.

Mkango's shares were dpwn 2.94% Friday to 8.25p, which was also down from 8.9p six months ago. 

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