The directors of West Perth-based Universal Resources Ltd have approved the development of the company's Roseby Copper project, subject to successfully raising around $230 million and gaining governmental approval.
The directors of West Perth-based Universal Resources Ltd have approved the development of the company's Roseby Copper project, subject to successfully raising around $230 million and gaining governmental approval.
The directors of West Perth-based Universal Resources Ltd have approved the development of the company's Roseby Copper project, subject to successfully raising around $230 million and gaining regulatory approval.
The decision has resulted in two new key executive appointments, and follows the resignation of Mr Simon Michael as chief financial officer.
The full announcement is pasted below:
Universal Resources Ltd advices that following a review of the Roseby Copper Project definitive feasibility study the directors have approved the development of the Project, subject to the successful raising of the required funds of around A$230 million and the grant of all governmental approvals required for the Project to proceed.
The DFS Base Case model indicates the Project will have an NPV of $319 million at a discount rate of 8.5% and an IRR of 36%, based on the forward curves for copper, gold and the exchange rate.
Capital costs are estimated at $196 million with a payback period of 2.2 years from start of production.
As part of its program to finance and manage the project the company has appointed corporate financial advisers to assist with fund raising and has also made the following key executive appointments.
He replaces Mr Simon Michael who has resigned for personal reasons.
The company believes these appointments will significantly strengthen its core management team, enhancing its efforts to adequately fund the company and help ensure the success of its exciting Roseby Copper Project.