Prospectus • Nov 27, 2025
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THIS DOCUMENT IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, if you are in any doubt about the contents of this Document you should consult a person authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 who specialises in advising on the acquisition of shares and other securities if you are in the United Kingdom, or from another appropriately authorised independent financial adviser if you are in a territory outside the United Kingdom.
This Document is a simplified prospectus in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 relating to Blencowe Resources plc (the "Company") which has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA"), as competent authority under Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (the "UK Prospectus Regulation") and drawn up as part of a simplified prospectus. The FCA only approves this prospectus as meeting the standards of completeness, comprehensibility and consistency imposed by the UK Prospectus Regulation. Such approval should not be considered as an endorsement of the quality of the securities that are, or the Company which is, the subject of this prospectus. Investors should make their own assessment as to the suitability of investing in the securities. This Document has been drawn up as a simplified prospectus in accordance with Article 14 of the UK Prospectus Regulation.
This Document together with the documents incorporated into it by reference (as set out in Part IV) will be made available to the public in accordance with UK Prospectus Regulation Rule 3.2 by the same being made available free of charge at www.blencoweresourcesplc.com and at the Company's registered office at 167-169 Great Portland Street, Fifth Floor, London, England, W1W 5PF.
The Directors, whose names and functions appear on page 32, and the Company accept responsibility for the information contained in this Document. To the best of the knowledge of the Company and the Directors, the information contained in this Document is in accordance with the facts and this Document makes no omission likely to affect the import of such information.
THE WHOLE OF THE TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDING ALL THE INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE SHOULD BE READ BY PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS. IN PARTICULAR YOUR ATTENTION IS SPECIFICALLY DRAWN TO THE DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN RISKS AND OTHER FACTORS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTMENT IN THE ORDINARY SHARES AS SET OUT IN THE SECTION ENTITLED "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 14 OF THIS DOCUMENT WHICH YOU SHOULD READ IN FULL.
(Incorporated in England and Wales with company number 10966847)
Issue an aggregate of 11,142,265 New Ordinary Shares being 5,583,334 Warrant Shares and 5,558,931 Adviser Shares
Information in relation to existing Warrants
Admission of the New Ordinary Shares to the Official List to the Equity Shares (Transition) category and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market
Issued share capital immediately following Admission 405,330,172 Ordinary Shares of 0.5 pence each
The current entire issued share capital of the Company ("Existing Ordinary Shares") is admitted to the Official List of the UK Listing Authority (the "Official List") (to the Equity Shares (transition) category) pursuant to the listing rules published by the UK Listing Authority ("Listing Rules")) and to the London Stock Exchange plc ("London Stock Exchange"). Application will be made for the immediate admission of the New Ordinary Shares to trading on the Main Market for listed securities ("Admission").
It is expected that Admission of the New Ordinary Shares will become effective and that dealings for normal settlement in the New Ordinary Shares will commence at 8.00 a.m. (London time) on 28 November 2025. No application is currently intended to be made for the New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to listing or dealing on any other exchange. The Company will comply with its obligation to publish a further supplementary prospectus containing further updated information required by law or any regulatory authority but assumes no further obligation to publish additional information.
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or invitation to subscribe for, or solicitation of an offer or invitation to buy or subscribe for, Ordinary Shares in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation is unlawful or would impose any unfulfilled registration, publication or approval requirements on the Company.
Tavira Financial Limited ("Tavira") is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the conduct of investment business, are acting exclusively for the Company and for no-one else in connection with the Admission and will not be responsible to anyone other than the Company for providing the protections afforded to customers of Tavira or for providing advice in relation to the contents of this Document or any matter referred to in it.
Tavira is not making any representation, express or implied, as to the contents of this Document, for which the Company, the Directors are solely responsible. Apart from the responsibilities and liabilities, if any, which may be imposed on Tavira in their respective capacities as financial adviser and broker to the Company by FSMA or the regulatory regime established thereunder and without limiting the statutory rights of any person to whom this Document is issued, no liability whatsoever is accepted by Tavira for the accuracy of any information or opinions contained in this Document or for any omission of information, for which the Company, the Directors are solely responsible. The information contained in this Document has been prepared solely for the purpose of the Admission and is not intended to be relied upon by any subsequent purchasers of Ordinary Shares (whether on or off exchange) and accordingly no duty of care is accepted in relation to them.
The New Ordinary Shares will rank in full for all dividends or other distributions hereafter declared, made or paid on the ordinary share capital of the Company and will rank pari passu in all other respects with all Existing Ordinary Shares in issue on Admission.
The Ordinary Shares have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States or under applicable securities laws of Australia, Canada, Japan or the Republic of South Africa (or their respective territories). Subject to certain exceptions, the Ordinary Shares may not be offered, sold, resold, transferred or distributed directly or indirectly, within, into or in the United States or to or for the account or benefit of persons in the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of South Africa (or their respective territories) or any other jurisdiction where such offer or sale would violate the relevant securities laws of such jurisdiction. This Document does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for Ordinary Shares in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful or would impose any unfulfilled registration, publication or approval requirements on the Company. The Ordinary Shares may not be taken up, offered, sold, resold, transferred or distributed, directly or indirectly within, into or in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction that is not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will be no public offer in the United States. The Company has not been and will not be registered under the United States Investment Company Act of 1940 pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 3(c)(7) thereof, and investors will not be entitled to the benefits of that Act.
This Document is not a 'prospectus', 'product disclosure statement' or other 'disclosure document' for the purposes of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ("Australian Corporations Act") and is not required to be lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ("ASIC") or the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX"). Accordingly, a person may not (directly or indirectly) offer for subscription or purchase or issue invitations to subscribe for or buy or sell the Ordinary Shares, or distribute this admission document where such offer, issue or distribution is received by a person in the Commonwealth of Australia, its territories or possessions, except if:
The distribution of this Document in or into jurisdictions other than the United Kingdom may be restricted by law and therefore persons into whose possession this Document comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
None of the Ordinary Shares have been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), any state securities commission in the United States or any other regulatory authority in the United States, nor have any of the foregoing authorities passed comment upon or endorsed the merit of the offer of the Ordinary Shares or the accuracy or the adequacy of this Document. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.
Application will be made for the New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to the Equity Shares (transition) category of the Official List.
It should be noted that the FCA will not have authority to (and will not) monitor the Company's compliance with any of the Listing Rules which the Company has indicated herein that it intends to comply with on a voluntary basis, nor to impose sanctions in respect of any failure by the Company to so comply. Certain information in relation to the Company is incorporated by reference into this Document. Capitalised terms used herein have the meanings ascribed to them at the end of this Document under the heading "Definitions".
This Document is dated 25 November 2025.
The distribution of this Document and Admission may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions and therefore persons into whose possession this Document comes should inform themselves about and observe any restrictions, including those set out below. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
No action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction that would permit a public offering of the Ordinary Shares, or possession or distribution of this Document or any other offering material in any country or jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, the Ordinary Shares may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and neither this Document nor any other offering material or advertisement in connection with the Ordinary Shares may be distributed or published in or from any country or jurisdiction except under circumstances that will result in compliance with any and all applicable rules and regulations of any such country or jurisdiction. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This Document does not constitute an offer to subscribe for any of the Ordinary Shares offered hereby to any person in any jurisdiction to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction.
This Document has been approved by the FCA, as a prospectus which may be used to offer securities to the public for the purposes of section 85 of FSMA and of the Prospectus Regulation. No arrangement has been made with the competent authority in any EEA State (or any other jurisdiction) for the use of this Document as an approved prospectus in such jurisdiction and accordingly no public offer is to be made in any such jurisdiction. Issue or circulation of this Document may be prohibited in countries other than those in relation to which notices are given below. This Document does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy, shares in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful.
This Prospectus has been approved by the FCA, as competent authority under the Prospectus Regulation. The FCA only approves this Prospectus as meeting the standards of completeness, comprehensibility and consistency imposed by the Prospectus Regulation. Such approval should not be considered as an endorsement of the issuer or the quality of the securities that are the subject of this Prospectus. Investors should make their own assessment as to the suitability of investing in the securities.
In relation to each member state of the European Economic Area (each, a "Relevant Member State"), an offer to the public of the Ordinary Shares may only be made once the publication of the Prospectus has been approved by the competent authority in such Relevant Member State or, where appropriate, approved in another Relevant Member State and notified to the competent authority in that Relevant Member State, all in accordance with the EU Prospectus Regulation, except that an offer to the public in that Relevant Member State of any Ordinary Shares may be made at any time under the following exemptions under the EU Prospectus Regulation, subject to Article 3 and Article 23 of the EU Prospectus Regulation:
provided that no such offer of Ordinary Shares shall result in a requirement for the publication by the Company of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the EU Prospectus Regulation.
For the purposes of this provision, the expression an "offer to the public" in relation to any offer of Ordinary Shares in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and any Ordinary Shares to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe for the Ordinary Shares and the expression "EU Prospectus Regulation" means Regulation (EU) 2017/1129.
This Document comprises a prospectus relating to the Company prepared in accordance with the Prospectus Regulation Rules and approved by the FCA under section 87A of FSMA. This Document has been filed with the FCA and made available to the public in accordance with Rule 3.2 of the Prospectus Regulation Rules.
No Ordinary Shares have been offered or will be offered to the public in the United Kingdom prior to the publication of this Prospectus in relation to the Ordinary Shares which has been approved by the FCA, except that the Ordinary Shares may be offered to the public in the United Kingdom at any time under the following exemptions under the Prospectus Regulation, subject to Section 85 of FSMA and Article 23 of the Prospectus Regulation:
For the purposes of this provision, the expression an "offer to the public" in relation to any offer of Ordinary Shares in the United Kingdom means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and any Ordinary Shares to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe for any Ordinary Shares and the expression "Prospectus Regulation" means the UK version of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1129 which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("EUWA").
The Ordinary Shares have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act, as amended, or the securities laws of any state or jurisdiction of the United States, and may not be offered, sold, resold, transferred or distributed, directly or indirectly, within, into or in the United States, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction that is not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with the securities laws of any state or jurisdiction of the United States.
Accordingly, the Ordinary Shares may only be sold: (i) within the United States or to US Persons as defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act ("US Persons") (wherever located) in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and only to persons who are both qualified institutional buyers, as defined in Rule 144A of the Securities Act; and (ii) outside the United States to persons who are non-US Persons in offshore transactions within the meaning of, and in accordance with, Regulation S under the Securities Act.
The Ordinary Shares have not been approved or disapproved by the SEC, any state securities commission in the United States or any other regulatory authority in the United States, nor have any of the foregoing authorities passed comment upon or endorsed the merit of the offer of the Ordinary Shares or the accuracy or the adequacy of this Document. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.
The Company is not subject to the reporting requirements of section 13 or 15(d) of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "US Exchange Act"). For so long as any Ordinary Shares are "restricted securities" within the meaning of Rule 144(a)(3) of the Securities Act, the Company will, during any period in which it is neither subject to section 13 or 15(d) of the US Exchange Act nor exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) thereunder, provide, upon written request, to Shareholders and any owner of a beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares or any prospective purchaser designated by such holder or owner, the information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act. The Company expects to be exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b).
This document is not a 'prospectus', 'product disclosure statement' or other 'disclosure document' for the purposes of the Australian Corporations Act and is not required to be lodged with ASIC or the ASX. Accordingly, a person may not (directly or indirectly) offer for subscription or purchase or issue invitations to subscribe for or buy or sell the Ordinary Shares, or distribute this admission document where such offer, issue or distribution is received by a person in the Commonwealth of Australia, its territories or possessions, except if you can make the representation below. Confirmation of Your Representation: You represent to the Company that you are either: (i) a "sophisticated investor" under section 708(8)(a) or (b) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act); (ii) a "sophisticated investor" under section 708(8)(c) or (d) of the Corporations Act and that you have provided an accountant's certificate in accordance with section 708(8)(c)(i) or (ii) of the Corporations Act and related regulations before receiving this document; (iii) a person associated with the Company under section 708(12) of the Corporations Act; or (iv) a "professional investor" within the meaning of section 708(11)(a) or (b) of the Corporations Act.
Restrictions: This document is being furnished in connection with an offering exempt from or not subject to registration or disclosure under the Corporations Act solely for the purpose of enabling a prospective investor to consider the purchase of the Ordinary Shares described in this document. In making an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examination of the merits and risks involved.
The Ordinary Shares have not been and will not be registered under the Corporations Act.
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| F | PAGE |
|---|---|
| NOTICE TO INVESTORS | 3 |
| SUMMARY | 7 |
| RISK FACTORS | 14 |
| CONSEQUENCES OF LISTING IN THE EQUITY SHARES (TRANSITION) CATEGORY | 24 |
| IMPORTANT INFORMATION | 26 |
| EXPECTED TIMETABLE OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS | 31 |
| ADMISSION STATISTICS | 31 |
| DIRECTORS, SECRETARY AND ADVISERS | 32 |
| PART I – INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY | 33 |
| PART II – DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 50 |
| PART III – THE WARRANT SHARES AND ADVISER SHARES | 54 |
| PART IV – HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE COMPANY | 56 |
| PART V – CAPITALISATION AND INDEBTEDNESS | 60 |
| PART VI – TAXATION | 61 |
| PART VII – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | 63 |
| PART VIII – DEFINITIONS | 83 |
This summary is made up of four sections and contains all the sections required to be included in a summary for this type of securities and issuer. Even though a sub-section may be required to be inserted in the summary because of the type of securities and issuer, it is possible that no relevant information can be given regarding the sub-section. In this case, a short description of the sub-section is included in the summary with the mention of "not applicable".
Ticker for the Ordinary Shares: BRES
International Securities Identifier Number (ISIN): GB00BFCMVS34.
The legal and commercial name of the issuer is Blencowe Resources Plc and its registered address is at 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London W1W 5PF.
The Company's Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is: 213800UXIHBIRK36GG11.
The competent authority approving the Prospectus is the Financial Conduct Authority whose registered address is at 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, United Kingdom and telephone number is +44 (0)20 7066 1000.
The Prospectus was approved on 25 November 2025.
This summary should be read as an introduction to this Document. Any decision to invest in the Ordinary Shares should be based on consideration of this Document as a whole by the investor. The investor could lose all or part of the invested capital.
Civil liability attaches only to those persons who have tabled this summary including any translation thereof, but only where the summary is misleading, inaccurate, or inconsistent, when read together with the other parts of the Prospectus, or where it does not provide, when read together with the other parts of the Prospectus, key information in order to aid investors when considering whether to invest in such securities.
The Company is a public company limited by shares, incorporated on 18 September 2017 in England and Wales under the Companies Act 2006 (the "Act") with an indefinite life and with company number 10966847 and LEI, 213800UXIHBIRK36GG11.
The Company is developing the Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda ("Orom-Cross" or the "Project") in Uganda. The Company owns and operates 100 per cent. of the share capital of Consolidated African Resources (Uganda) Ltd ("Consolidated African (Uganda)"). The Company's principal activity through Consolidated African (Uganda) is to develop the Project to produce graphite concentrate.
The Company is currently finalising a Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS") with the support of the US Government backed, Development Finance Corporation ("DFC"), that funds private sector projects to source critical metals. The DFC have provided a Technical Assistance Grant ("TAG") of \$5m, which can be drawn down in tranches, to fund the DFS and the Company has drawn down \$4.75m from the DFC under the TAG to date. The balance of \$250,000 will be payable on completion of the DFS under the terms of the TAG.
The Company is scheduled to publish the DFS in Q4 2025 and will then undertake to arrange the project financing of £20m for phase one production by June 2026 which is scheduled to deliver up to 20,000 tonnes per annum of graphite concentrate and 1,000 tonnes of micronized graphite. The construction of phase one of the mine, conditional on the closing of project financing of approximately £20m, will take approximately 9 months, Assuming the project financing is closed, the Company aims to commence production in 2027.
So far as the Company is aware, as at the date of this Document and on Admission, the following persons will have a notifiable, direct or indirect, interest in the Company's share capital or Voting Rights of three per cent. (3%) or more following enquiries of the shareholder register and disclosures made to the Company:
| % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Holding at LPD |
Existing Share Capital |
Holding on Admission |
on Admission |
| Hargraves Lansdowne (Nominees) Limited* | 90,256,691 | 22.9 | 90,256,691 | 22.3 |
| Interactive Investor Services Nominees Limited* | 51,251,029 | 13.0 | 51,251,029 | 12.6 |
| Lawshare Nominees Limited* | 38,179,172 | 9.7 | 38,179,172 | 9.4 |
| Vidacos Nominees Limited* | 17,623,323 | 4.5 | 17,623,323 | 4.4 |
| ADT Drilling Ltd | 15,600,000 | 4.0 | 15,600,000 | 3.8 |
| Bank of New York Nominees Limited* | 14,517,278 | 3.7 | 14,517,278 | 3.6 |
| Pershing Nominees Limited* | 13,392,102 | 3.4 | 13,392,102 | 3.3 |
| Global Investment Strategy UK Limited* | 12,426,758 | 3.2 | 12,426,758 | 3.1 |
*Aggregate holdings held in nominee companies by the shareholder.
There are no differences between the voting rights enjoyed by the above persons and those enjoyed by the other holders of Ordinary Shares.
The Company is not aware of any person who, either as at the date of this Document or immediately following Admission, exercises, will exercise, or could exercise, directly or indirectly, jointly or severally, control over the Company.
The Directors of the Company are Cameron Pearce, Sam Quinn and Alex Passmore.
Mike Ralston and Iain Wearing are Key Management.
Crowe U.K. LLP, 55 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7JW which is regulated by the FCA with registration number 400456.
This Document contains historical financial information on the Company. The tables below set out summary audited financial information on the Company for the years ended 30 September 2024, 2023 and 2022 and unaudited financial information for the six months to 31 March 2025 and 2024.
Prospective investors should review the following selected historical financial information together with the whole of this Document and should not rely on the selected information itself.
| Unaudited financial information for the 6 months to |
Audited financial information for the 12 months to |
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| 31 March 2025 (£ GBP) |
2024 (£ GBP) |
31 March 30 September 30 September 30 September 2024 (£ GBP) |
2023 (£ GBP) |
2022 (£ GBP) |
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| Statement of Financial Position | |||||||||
| Total assets | 10,157,290 | 7,620,428 | 7,742,929 | 8,025,366 | 7,048,094 | ||||
| Total equity | 8,249,225 | 5,597,935 | 5,793,418 | 5,871,196 | 5,897,867 | ||||
| Total liabilities | (1,972,541) | (2,022,493) | (1,949,511) | (2,154,170) | (1,150,227) | ||||
| Total equity and liabilities | 8,249,225 | 7,620,428 | 5,793,418 | 5,871,196 | 5,897,867 | ||||
| Statement of Comprehensive Income of the Company | |||||||||
| Total Revenue | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | ||||
| Operating Loss | (161,205) | (706,155) | (916,654) | (1,397,967) | (1,089,679) | ||||
| Interest receivable and other income | - | 64,153 | - | 31,282 | - | ||||
| Loss before Taxation | (184,568) | (725,840) | (961,641) | (1,366,685) | (1,089,679) | ||||
| Income Tax | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Loss for the period | (221,057) | (661,687) | (961,641) | (1,366,685) | (1,089,679) | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss | (221,057) | (661,687) | (902,801) | (1,366,685) | (1,089,679) | ||||
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Net cash flows utilised by operating |
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| activities | (621,844) | (498,122) | (741,107) | (817,113) | (767,224) | ||||
| Net cash flows from financing activities Cash and cash equivalents at the end |
2,889,210 | 388,427 | 784,988 | 1,313,820 | 2,444,166 | ||||
| of the year | 942 | 444,991 | 114,694 | 129,853 | 346,994 |
The Company's auditor highlighted a material uncertainty related to going concern due to the cash balance being £114,694 as at 30 September 2024 and the Company was therefore dependent on obtaining dependent on the availability on further fundraising to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study and meet its obligations as they fall due.
The Company's auditor highlighted a material uncertainty related to going concern due to the cash balance being £129,853 as at 30 September 2023 and the Company was therefore dependent on obtaining financing in order to meet its working capital requirements over the following 12 months notwithstanding the DFC Grant of US\$5m.
The Company's auditor highlighted a material uncertainty related to going concern as the Company incurred operating losses of £1,089,679 during the year ended 30 September 2022 and was dependent on obtaining financing in order to meet its working capital requirements over the following 12 months.
Working Capital and Project Financing – The Company is of the opinion that, taking into account the existing cash resources of the Company and the Net Proceeds from the exercise of Warrants, the working capital available to the Company is insufficient for the next 12 months from the date of this Document (the "Working Capital Period").
The Company is targeting to complete the project financing of phase one production by June 2026. The project financing will require the Company to raise approximately £20 million through a combination of debt and/or equity, therefore, at this point in time during the Working Capital Period, the Company will suffer a working capital shortfall. The project financing will fund the capital expenditure to commence mining and production of phase one production at Orom-Cross which is targeting the production of up to 20,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate and 1,000 tonnes of micronsed graphite per annum. The Company is currently in the early phases of identifying project financing partners and appointed the lead project finance adviser in January 2025. The project financing phase will commence in earnest following the publication of the DFS in Q4 2025 and subsequent due diligence to be undertaken by investor groups.
The Company cannot guarantee that the project financing will be completed with regard to the capital raise and within the target timeframe of June 2026 given the current early phases of engagement with investor groups pending the publication of the DFS. The Company is targeting an all-debt funded project financing package and has held preliminary discussions with several financing groups including the DFC. The Company may be required to supplement any debt raised by raising additional equity. In the event the Company is required to raise any equity, it will seek to raise equity from existing and new shareholders who are supportive of the Company's project finance strategy.
The Company expects the construction of the plant to take approximately 9 months from close of project financing.
The Company has sufficient cash resources to complete the DFS and the due diligence phase for the project financing following a placing of new shares to raise £1.1m in September 2025 and recent exercises of warrants of £640,000 since October 2025. Also, the Company is now raising equity consistently from the exercise of Warrants held by investors. The Company could raise up to approximately £6 million from the exercise of all the outstanding Warrants. As at the date of this Document, all of the Warrants are now "in the money", therefore, the Board expects to see a notable increase in Warrants being exercised in the forthcoming months which will further increase cash resources for working capital purposes.
If the Company failed to raise any debt or equity for the project financing, it would be required to delay the construction of the plant until such time as the project financing package could successfully be finalised. The Company could also consider alternative strategies that may include joint ventures or a partial disposal at project level to facilitate the project financing.
In the event of complete failure to complete the project financing the Company would postpone the requirement to raise £20m for phase one production until such time that market conditions allow for the development of the Project to be financed. In this scenario, the Company would only be required to fund its general and administrative costs which the Board is confident that can be met during the Working Capital Period from the Company's current cash resources following the recent capital raised since September 2025.
Title and Licence Risk – While the Group has investigated its title to, and rights and interests in, the Project Licences making up the Orom-Cross Project, and to the best of its knowledge, such title and interests are in good standing, this should not be construed as a guarantee of the same. Title to the Orom-Cross Project may be subject to undetected defects. If a defect does exist it is possible that the Group may lose all or part of its interest in the Orom-Cross Project. On 6 September 2023 Consolidated African (Uganda) submitted an application to the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines for the renewal of the Exploration Licences. Whilst Consolidated African (Uganda) has received confirmation of the renewal of EL00465 (previously known as EL1612) until 23 March 2029, it has not received confirmation of the renewal of either EL04862 (previously known as EL1173) or EL00076. All of the conditions required for the renewal of the EL04862 and EL00076 have been satisfied in accordance with the provisions of the Mining Act and the Directors know of no reason that would prevent either or both of EL04862 and EL00076 being renewed. However, Consolidated African (Uganda) cannot state with any certainty when either or both of EL04862 and EL00076 will be renewed. The renewal of If EL04862 and EL00076 is not required to enable the Company to complete the DFS. If the EL04862 and EL00076 licences were not renewed, the Company would not be able to assess such licence areas and if such areas do contain commercially viable mineralisation, this would impact the financial prospect of the Group.
Commodity Prices – The development and success of the Project will be primarily dependent on the future prices of graphite. Graphite prices are subject to significant fluctuation and are affected by a number of factors which are beyond the control of the Company. Projected cash flow from planned mining operations is dependent upon the price of graphite and as such may not be sufficient for future operations and the Group could be forced to discontinue any further development and may lose its interest in, or may be forced to sell, some or all of its properties.
Country Risk – the Project is located in Uganda and the Company's activities may be affected in varying degrees by political stability and governmental regulations. Any changes in regulations or shifts in political attitudes in Uganda or any other countries in which the Group may operate are beyond the control of the Group and may adversely affect its operations. The Company will be seeking to complete the project financing of the Project in the foreseeable future, therefore any adverse country risk may be detrimental to the ability of the Company to raise such funds and fully develop the mine.
Currency risk – While the sale of graphite is principally in US Dollars throughout the world, a portion of the Group's expenses incurred in connection with the Orom-Cross Project will be in the local currency of Uganda, the Ugandan shilling. As a result, fluctuations in currency exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operation or cash flow of the Group.
The application for the securities to be admitted to trading will be in respect of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in the Equity Shares (transition) category in relation to the New Ordinary Shares of 0.5 pence each. The New Ordinary Shares will, on Admission, be registered with ISIN GB00BFCMVS34 and SEDOL number BFCMVS3ISIN.
The Ordinary Shares are denominated in UK Sterling with a par value of 0.5 pence.
The Company has 394,187,907 Ordinary Shares in issue and fully paid as at the date of this Document. The Company has received notice of exercise of Warrants over 5,583,334 Ordinary Shares ("Warrant Shares"), which will be issued on Admission.
This Document also sets out the details of all Warrant Instruments and the outstanding Warrants.
The Company shall also issue 5,558,931 New Ordinary Shares ("Adviser Shares") the share price of 7.3 pence, being the share price at LPD, to advisers in satisfaction of payments due in respect of services provided to the Company. Tavira Financial Ltd has agreed to accept the issue to it of 3,558,931 New Ordinary Shares in satisfaction of fees due, Flowcomms Ltd has agreed to accept the issue to it of 1,000,000 New Ordinary Shares in satisfaction of fees due and Jamie Dwyer has agreed to accept 1,000,000 New Ordinary Shares in relation fees due in respect of financial advisory, broking and investor relations services provided to the Company.
Each Ordinary Share ranks pari passu for voting rights, dividends and return of capital on winding up.
Each Ordinary Share confers the right to receive notice of and attend all meetings of Shareholders. Each holder of Ordinary Shares present at a general meeting in person or by proxy or by its authorised corporate representative has one vote, and, on a poll, one vote for every Ordinary Share of which he is a holder.
All members who are entitled to receive notice under the Articles must be given notice to each general meeting. The Ordinary Shares are eligible for dividends, if recommended by the Board.
On a voluntary winding-up of the Company, the liquidator may, with the sanction of a special resolution of the Company and subject to the Act, having realised the Company's assets and discharged the Company's liabilities, divide amongst the Shareholders in specie the whole or any part of the assets of the Company, or vest the whole or any part of the assets in trustees upon such trusts for the benefit of the member(s) as the liquidator shall determine.
Not applicable. The Company does not have any other securities in issue or liens over its assets and so the Ordinary Shares are not subordinated in the Company's capital structure as at the date of this Document and will not be immediately following Admission.
Not applicable; all Ordinary Shares are freely transferable provided that, for shares in certificated form, the transfer is for a share which is fully paid up, is in favour of not more than four transferees, the Company has no lien over the shares in question, the transfer is in respect of only one class of share, it is duly stamped or shown to the Board to be exempt from stamp duty and the provisions in the Articles relating to registration of transfers have been complied with. For shares in uncertificated form, the transfer must be permitted by the Uncertificated Securities Rules.
The objective of the Directors is the achievement of capital growth. The Company does not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future.
Application will be made for the New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to the Equity (Transition) category of the Official List and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange for listed securities. It is expected that Admission will become effective and that unconditional dealings will commence on the London Stock Exchange at 8.00 a.m. on 28 November 2025.
Not applicable. There is currently no other market for the Ordinary Shares and the Company does not intend to seek admission to trading of the Ordinary Shares on any market other than the Main Market.
The Warrant Shares and Adviser Shares are conditional on Admission occurring and becoming effective by 8.00 a.m. London time on, or prior to, 28 November 2025 (or such later date as may be agreed by the Company, being not later than 12 December 2025). The rights attaching to the Ordinary Shares will be uniform in all respects and all of the Ordinary Shares will form a single class for all purposes.
Date of this Document 25 November 2025
Admission and commencement of unconditional dealings in the New Ordinary Shares 8:00 a.m. on
28 November 2025
CREST members' accounts credited 28 November 2025
Share certificates dispatched in respect of New Ordinary Shares where applicable within 10 business
days following Admission
The Existing Ordinary Shares are currently listed in the Equity Shares (transition) category of the Official List and traded on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market for listed securities.
Applications will be made (i) to the FCA for the New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to listing in the Equity Shares (transition) category of the Official List and (ii) to the London Stock Exchange for the New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market for listed securities.
Pursuant to the issue of the 11,142,265 New Ordinary Shares, Existing Shareholders will experience approximately 3% dilution in their holdings of Ordinary Shares. For example, the Existing Share Capital is 394,187,907 Ordinary Shares, whilst after the issue of the New Ordinary Shares the share capital of the Company will increase to 405,330,172 Ordinary Shares, resulting in the Existing Shareholders holding approximately 97% of the Enlarged Share Capital.
Also, pursuant to the Existing Warrants, Options and DFS Performance Shares and Options, Existing Shareholders may experience a 26% dilution in their holdings of Ordinary Shares, assuming the maximum amount of Warrants and Options are exercised (that is, his or her proportionate interest in the Company will decrease to 76% of the Fully Diluted Share Capital).
Transaction Costs in respect of the publication of the Prospectus and exercise of the Warrants are estimated to be approximately £50,000 (excluding VAT). No expenses will be charged by the Company to the Investors in connection with the exercise of the Warrants and issue of the Warrant Shares.
The Prospectus is being published to allow the Company to issue of the Warrant Shares and Adviser Shares. The Company has received notice to exercise Warrants over the Warrant Shares. The Company is also providing information in respect of its existing Warrant Instruments and outstanding Warrants.
The Company has received £297,500 from the exercise of Warrants and issue of the Warrant Shares, conditional only on Admission. After deducting Transaction Costs of approximately £50,000, the Company expects to receive Net Proceeds of approximately £247,500.
Use of Net Proceeds £
General working capital 247,500
The Company is of the opinion that, taking into account the existing cash resources of the Company and the Net Proceeds from the exercise of Warrants, the working capital available to the Company is insufficient for the next 12 months from the date of this Document (the "Working Capital Period").
The Company is targeting to complete the project financing of phase one production by June 2026. The project financing will require the Company to raise approximately £20 million through a combination of debt and/or equity, therefore, at this point in time during the Working Capital Period, the Company will suffer a working capital shortfall. The project financing will fund the capital expenditure to commence mining and production of phase one production at Orom-Cross which is targeting the production of up to 20,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate and 1,000 tonnes of micronsed graphite per annum. The Company is currently in the early phases of identifying project financing partners and appointed the lead project finance adviser in January 2025. The project financing phase will commence in earnest following the publication of the DFS in Q4 2025 and subsequent due diligence to be undertaken by investor groups.
The Company cannot guarantee that the project financing will be completed with regard to the capital raise and within the target timeframe of June 2026 given the current early phases of engagement with investor groups pending the publication of the DFS. The Company is targeting an all-debt funded project financing package and has held preliminary discussions with several financing groups including the DFC. The Company may be required to supplement any debt raised by raising additional equity. In the event the Company is required to raise any equity, it will seek to raise equity from existing and new shareholders who are supportive of the Company's project finance strategy.
The Company expects the construction of the plant to take approximately 9 months from close of project financing.
The Company has sufficient cash resources to complete the DFS and the due diligence phase for the project financing following a placing of new shares to raise £1.1m in September 2025 and recent exercises of warrants of £640,000 since October 2025. Also, the Company is now raising equity consistently from the exercise of Warrants held by investors. The Company could raise up to approximately £4 million from the exercise of all the outstanding Warrants. As at the date of this Document, all of the Warrants are now "in the money", therefore, the Board expects to see a notable increase in Warrants being exercised in the forthcoming months which will further increase cash resources for working capital purposes.
If the Company failed to raise any debt or equity for the project financing, it would be required to delay the construction of the plant until such time as the project financing package could successfully be finalised. The Company could also consider alternative strategies that may include joint ventures or a partial disposal at project level to facilitate the project financing.
In the event of complete failure to complete the project financing the Company would postpone the requirement to raise £20m for phase one production until such time that market conditions allow for the development of the Project to be financed. In this scenario, the Company would only be required to fund its general and administrative costs which the Board is confident that can be met during the Working Capital Period from the Company's current cash resources following the recent capital raised since September 2025
There is no general offer of securities and so there is no underwriting agreement.
There are no material conflicts of interest pertaining to the exercise of Warrants or Admission of the Warrant Shares and Adviser Shares.
Any investment in the Ordinary Shares carries a significant degree of risk, including risks in relation to the Company's business strategy, potential conflicts of interest, risks relating to taxation and risks relating to the Ordinary Shares. The Company is focused on exploration and development of the Orom-Cross Project in the Republic of Uganda.
Prospective investors should note that the risks relating to the Ordinary Shares, the Company and the sector in which it operates summarised in the section of this Document headed "Summary" are the risks that the Directors believe to be the most essential to an assessment by a prospective investor of whether to consider an investment in the Ordinary Shares. However, as the risks which the Company faces relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future, prospective investors should consider not only the information on the key risks summarised in the section of this Document headed "Summary" but also, among other things, the risks and uncertainties described below.
The exploration for and development of natural resources are speculative activities that involve a high degree of financial risk. Prospective investors should carefully consider all the information in this Document including the risks described below. The risks referred to below are those risks the Directors consider to be the material risks at the date of this Document. However, there may be additional risks that the Directors do not currently consider to be material or of which the Directors are not currently aware, that may adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects. Investors should review this Document carefully (and in its entirety) and consult with their professional advisers before acquiring any Ordinary Shares. If any of the risks referred to in this Document were to occur, the results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Company could be materially adversely affected. If that were to be the case, the trading price of the Ordinary Shares and/or the level of dividends or distributions (if any) received from the Ordinary Shares could decline significantly. Furthermore, investors could lose all or part of their investment.
The Company is of the opinion that, taking into account the existing cash resources of the Company and the Net Proceeds from the exercise of Warrants, the working capital available to the Company is insufficient for the next 12 months from the date of this Document (the "Working Capital Period").
The Company is targeting to complete the project financing of phase one production by June 2026. The project financing will require the Company to raise approximately £20 million through a combination of debt and/or equity, therefore, at this point in time during the Working Capital Period, the Company will suffer a working capital shortfall. The project financing will fund the capital expenditure to commence mining and production of phase one production at Orom-Cross which is targeting the production of up to 20,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate and 1,000 tonnes of micronsed graphite per annum. The Company is currently in the early phases of identifying project financing partners and appointed the lead project finance adviser in January 2025. The project financing phase will commence in earnest following the publication of the DFS in Q4 2025 and subsequent due diligence to be undertaken by investor groups.
The Company cannot guarantee that the project financing will be completed with regard to the capital raise and within the target timeframe of June 2026 given the current early phases of engagement with investor groups pending the publication of the DFS. The Company is targeting an all-debt funded project financing package and has held preliminary discussions with several financing groups including the DFC. The Company may be required to supplement any debt raised by raising additional equity. In the event the Company is required to raise any equity, it will seek to raise equity from existing and new shareholders who are supportive of the Company's project finance strategy.
The Company expects the construction of the plant to take approximately 9 months from close of project financing.
The Company has sufficient cash resources to complete the DFS and the due diligence phase for the project financing following a placing of new shares to raise £1.1m in September 2025 and recent exercises of warrants of £640,000 since October 2025. Also, the Company is now raising equity consistently from the exercise of Warrants held by investors. The Company could raise up to approximately £4 million from the exercise of all the outstanding Warrants. As at the date of this Document, all of the Warrants are now "in the money", therefore, the Board expects to see a notable increase in Warrants being exercised in the forthcoming months which will further increase cash resources for working capital purposes.
If the Company failed to raise any debt or equity for the project financing, it would be required to delay the construction of the plant until such time as the project financing package could successfully be finalised. The Company could also consider alternative strategies that may include joint ventures or a partial disposal at project level to facilitate the project financing.
In the event of complete failure to complete the project financing the Company would postpone the requirement to raise £20m for phase one production until such time that market conditions allow for the development of the Project to be financed. In this scenario, the Company would only be required to fund its general and administrative costs which the Board is confident that can be met during the Working Capital Period from the Company's current cash resources following the recent capital raised since September 2025.
While the Group has investigated its title to, and rights and interests in, the Project Licences making up the Project, and to the best of its knowledge, such title and interests are in good standing, this should not be construed as a guarantee of the same. Title to the Project may be subject to undetected defects. If a defect does exist it is possible that the Group may lose all or part of its interest in the Project.
On 6 September 2023 Consolidated African (Uganda) submitted applications to the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines for the renewal of the Exploration Licences.
EL000465 (previously known as EL1612) had expired on 13 November 2022 but was subsequently renewed by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development with an expiry date of 23 March 2029. EL04862 (previously known as EL1173) expired on 7 July 2023 and, as the date of this Document, has not currently been renewed. EL 00076 expired on 10 September 2023 and, as at the date of this Document, has not currently been renewed. Whilst Consolidated African (Uganda) has not received confirmation of the renewal EL 0076 or EL00465, these Licences have been maintained and remain in good standing with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. The Directors know of no reason that would prevent such Exploration Licences being renewed. Consolidated African (Uganda) are in regular contact with Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines with regards to the renewal of EL04862 and EL00076 but the Directors cannot state with any certainty when either or both will be renewed. In accordance with the provisions of the Mining Act, Consolidated African (Uganda) have priority rights over the areas covered by EL04862 and EL00076 due to having submitted the applications for renewal on 6 September 2023. The Company can continue to undertake the DFS activities as these are contained within the granted Mining Lease ML1959, which has an expiry date of 19 June 2040. The Company is continuing exploration on the granted lease EL00465 but activities on EL04862 and EL00076 are currently on hold until the licence renewals have been granted. The renewal of EL04862 and EL00076 is not required to enable the Company to complete the DFS. The licence areas for EL00076 and EL004862 are in aggregate significantly greater than the licence area for EL00465. If the EL04862 and EL00076 licences were not renewed, the Company would not be able to assess such significant licence areas and if such areas do contain commercially viable mineralisation, this would impact the financial prospect of the Group.
Although the Company has progressed the Orom-Cross Project and published the PFS and is close to completion of the DFS, the development of the Project is still at a relatively early stage and further consideration will need to be given to environmental and social issues affecting the Orom-Cross Project as full development and construction of the mine is undertaken. Environmental and safety legislation (e.g. in relation to reclamation, disposal of waste products, protection of wildlife and otherwise relating to environmental protection) may change in a manner that may require stricter or additional standards than those now in effect, a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their directors and employees and more stringent enforcement of existing laws and regulations. There may also be unforeseen environmental liabilities resulting from both future and historic exploration or mining activities, which may be costly to remedy. Potential environmental liabilities as a result of unfulfilled environmental obligations by the previous owners may impact the Group. Risks may include on-site sources of environmental contamination such as oil and fuel from the mining equipment and rehabilitation of the site upon expiry of the Project Licenses. Under Ugandan law the Company is required to rehabilitate the area affected by the mining activities, accordingly there will be a potential cost associated with undertaking this obligation. It is currently unknown what this could be but the funding of this could have a material impact on the Group's financial position in the future.
If the Group is unable to fully remedy an environmental problem, it may be required to stop or suspend operations or enter into interim compliance measures pending completion of the required remedy. The potential exposure may be significant and could have a material adverse effect on the Group.
The Group has not purchased insurance for environmental risks (including potential liability for pollution or other hazards as a result of the disposal of waste products occurring from exploration and production) as it is not generally available at a price which the Group regards as reasonable and so the Group has potential exposure to any un-insured risks which could have a material adverse effect on the Group.
The development and success of any project of the Group will be primarily dependent on the future prices of graphite. The graphite prices are subject to fluctuation and are affected by a number of factors which are beyond the control of the Company. Such factors include, but are not limited to exchange rates, fluctuations in the value of the United States dollar and foreign currencies, global and regional supply and demand, and political and economic conditions. The price of graphite and other commodities have fluctuated in recent years, and future price declines could cause any future development and commercial production from the Group's property to be impracticable. The Company does not expect to generate revenue in the medium term and will continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future until the mine is built and produces graphite. Projected cash flow from planned mining operations is dependent upon the price of graphite and as such may not be sufficient for future operations and the Group could be forced to discontinue any further development and may lose its interest in, or may be forced to sell, some or all of its properties. Future production from the Orom-Cross Project is dependent on the production of graphite that is adequate to make the Project economic.
Mineral exploration and development involve a high degree of risk. Many licences which are explored ultimately fail to be developed into producing mines. Success in defining mineral resources and reserves is the result of a number of factors, including the level of geological and technical expertise, the quality of land available for exploration and other factors. Once mineralisation is discovered, it may take several years of drilling and development until production is possible during which time the economic feasibility of production may change. The economics of developing mineral properties are affected by many factors including the cost of operations, variations in the grade of ore mined, fluctuations in the price of heavy minerals, fluctuations in exchange rates, costs of development, infrastructure and processing equipment and such other factors as government regulations, including regulations relating to royalties, allowable production, importing and exporting of minerals and environmental protection. In addition, the grade of mineralisation ultimately mined may differ from that indicated by drilling results and such differences could be material.
The Group has and will continue to rely upon consultants and others for exploration and development expertise, including in respect of undertaking the DFS. Substantial expenditures are required to establish further resources and reserves through drilling, to develop mineral processes to extract the product from the resource and, in the case of new properties, to develop the mining and processing facilities and infrastructure at any site chosen for mining. Although substantial benefits may be derived from the discovery of a major deposit, no assurance can be given that the minerals will be discovered in sufficient quantities and/or quality to justify commercial operations or that funds required for development can be obtained on a timely basis. The economics of developing mineral properties is affected by many factors including the cost of operations, variations in the grade of the resource mined, fluctuations in mineral markets, importing and exporting of minerals and environmental protection. As a result of these uncertainties, there can be no assurance that mineral exploration and development of the Group's properties will result in profitable commercial operations.
The activities of the Group will be subject to usual hazards and risks normally associated with exploring and developing natural resource projects. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, labour disputes, encountering unusual or unexpected geologic formations or other geological or grade problems, unanticipated changes in metallurgical characteristics and mineral recovery, encountering unanticipated ground or water conditions, cave-ins, pit wall failures, flooding, rock bursts, periodic interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions and other acts of God or unfavourable operating conditions and losses. Should any of these risks and hazards affect the Group's exploration, development or mining activities, it may cause the cost of production to increase to a point where it would no longer be economic to produce mineral resources from the Group's properties, require the Company to write-down the carrying value of one or more mineral projects, cause delays or a stoppage of mining and processing, result in the destruction of mineral properties or processing facilities, cause death or personal injury and related legal liability; any and all of which may have a material adverse effect on the Company. It is not always possible to fully insure against such risks as a result of high premiums or other reasons. Should such liabilities arise, they could reduce or eliminate any future profitability, result in increasing costs or the loss of assets and a decline in the value of the Company's securities.
As the Company's potential earnings will be largely derived from the sale of graphite, the Company's future revenues and cash flows will be impacted by changes in the prices and available market for this commodity. Any substantial decline in the price of graphite or in transport or distribution costs may have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Commodity prices fluctuate and are affected by numerous factors beyond the control of the Company. These factors include current and expected future supply and demand, forward selling by producers, production cost levels in major mineral producing centres as well as macroeconomic conditions such as inflation and interest rates. Furthermore, the international prices of most commodities are denominated in United States dollars while the Company cost base will be in Pounds Sterling and Ugandan shilling. Consequently, changes in the Pound Sterling and Ugandan Shilling exchange rates will impact on the earnings of the Company. The exchange rates are affected by numerous factors beyond the control of the Company, including international markets, interest rates, inflation and the general economic outlook.
Even though a mineral resource has been attributed to the Orom-Cross Project and the work to date on the DFS have demonstrated good results, estimates in respect of that resource are expressions of judgement based on knowledge, experience and industry practice. Estimates which were valid when originally made may change appreciably when further information becomes available. Such resource estimates are by nature imprecise, depending on interpretations which may, with further exploration, prove to be inaccurate. Moreover, should the Group encounter ore bodies or formations which differ from those suggested by past sampling and analysis, resource estimates may have to be adjusted and any production plans altered accordingly which may adversely impact the Group's plans.
Environmental and safety legislation (e.g. in relation to reclamation, disposal of waste products, protection of wildlife and otherwise relating to environmental protection) may change in a manner that may require stricter or additional standards than those now in effect, a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their directors and employees and more stringent enforcement of existing laws and regulations. There may also be unforeseen environmental liabilities resulting from exploration or mining activities, which may be costly to remedy. If the Group is unable to fully remedy an environmental problem, it may be required to stop or suspend operations or enter into interim compliance measures pending completion of the required remedy. The potential exposure may be significant and could have a material adverse effect on the Group. The Group has not purchased insurance for environmental risks (including potential liability for pollution or other hazards as a result of the disposal of waste products occurring from exploration and production) as it is not generally available at a price which the Group regards as reasonable.
The mining industry is competitive in all of its phases. The Group faces strong competition from other companies in connection with the acquisition of mineral properties producing, or capable of producing, as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees. Larger companies may have access to greater financial resources, operational experience and technical capabilities than the Group, which may give them a competitive advantage.
The Group has a small management team and the loss of a key individual could have an adverse effect on the future of the Group's business. The Group's future success will also depend in large part upon its ability to attract and retain highly skilled personnel. There can be no assurance that the Group will be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel.
Whilst the Group holds the Project Licenses, the Group's future exploration and production activities will continue to be dependent upon the grant of appropriate licenses, concessions, leases, permits and regulatory consents, which may not be granted or may be withdrawn or made subject to limitations. There is no guarantee that, upon completion of any exploration programme, a mining or exploitation license will be granted with respect to the exploration territory. There can also be no assurance that any mining or exploitation license will be issued or renewed and if so, on what terms.
The successful development of the Orom-Cross Project depends on adequate infrastructure. The region of Uganda in which the Project Licences are located is sparsely populated and some parts of the properties may require additional infrastructure before the Orom-Cross Project can be fully developed. Reliable roads, bridges, power sources and water supplies are important determinants which affect capital and operating costs and the Group's ability to maintain expected levels of progress with its exploration activities. Unusual weather or other natural phenomena which may increase in severity and frequency due to climate change, sabotage or government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of such infrastructure could impact on the development of the Orom-Cross Project, increase exploration costs or delay the transportation of supplies, equipment or machinery to the Group's properties. Any such issues in respect of the infrastructure supporting or at the Orom-Cross Project could materially and adversely affect the Group's business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.
Central to the Group's ability to become a commercial mining operation is access to a transportation system through which it can transport future production to a port for onward export by sea. The Orom-Cross Project does not benefit from close proximity to the nearest port, which the Group has determined will be the optimal route for production to be transported from the Orom-Cross Project to global customers, although there is an existing road and railway network. Any proposed transportation system, including port facilities, will require obtaining necessary permits or authorisations. In addition, any delays in (i) obtaining the necessary permits and authorisations, (ii) the construction or commissioning of any new port facilities (if required), or (iii) raising finance to fund the infrastructure development, could prevent altogether or impede the Group's ability to export potential heavy mineral production. Any such issues in respect of a transportation system for the Group's product could materially and adversely affect the Group's business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects
The Company's ability to develop the Orom-Cross Project will be reliant on the availability of adequate utilities such as power and water. There can be no guarantee that such utilities will be available at an economically viable level which could materially and adversely affect the Group's ability to operate the business, which would impact the Group's financial condition and prospects.
The Orom-Cross Project is located in Uganda and the Company's activities may be affected in varying degrees by political stability and governmental regulations. Any changes in regulations or shifts in political attitudes in Uganda or any other countries in which the Group may operate are beyond the control of the Group and may adversely affect its operations.
The Company will be seeking to complete the project financing of the Project in the foreseeable future, therefore any adverse country risk may be detrimental to the ability of the Company to fully develop the mine. The Group's operating activities are subject to laws and regulations governing expropriation of property, health and worker safety, employment standards, waste disposal, protection of the environment, mine development, land and water use, prospecting, mineral production, exports, taxes, labour standards, occupational health standards, toxic wastes, the protection of endangered and protected species and other matters. While the Group believes that it is in substantial compliance with all material current laws and regulations affecting its activities, future changes in applicable laws, regulations, agreements or changes in their enforcement or regulatory interpretation could result in changes in legal requirements or in the terms of existing permits and agreements applicable to the Group or its properties, which could have a material adverse impact on the Group's current operations or planned exploration and development projects. Where required, obtaining necessary permits and licenses can be a complex, time consuming process and the Group cannot assure whether any necessary permits will be obtainable on acceptable terms, in a timely manner or at all. The costs and delays associated with obtaining necessary permits and complying with these permits and applicable laws and regulations could stop or materially delay or restrict the Group from proceeding with any future exploration or development of its properties. Any failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations or permits, even if inadvertent, could result in interruption or closure of exploration, development or mining operations or material fines, penalties or other liabilities.
Uganda has experienced and continues to experience terrorist attacks and occasional civil disorder but this primarily occurs in the south-west of the country, although the capital, Kampala has also been targeted. There can be no assurance that extremists or terrorist groups will not escalate or continue these violent activities in Uganda, or expand their operations to include more targets, and that domestic order and stability will be successfully secured. The effects of any such terrorist activities and security concerns could disrupt the Group's operations or negatively impact the market for the Group's services and could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects as well as investor confidence in investing in Uganda.
The Project Licenses are granted under and governed by the laws of Uganda and are granted subject to conditions, including minimum annual expenditure commitments and reporting commitments. Similar conditions may be applied to future mining permits acquired by the Company or its subsidiaries. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in forfeiture of the Project Licenses.
Furthermore, the Project Licenses (and any additional future mining permits held by the Group) are subject to periodic renewal. Whist there is no reason to believe that such renewals will not be granted, the Company cannot guarantee that this will occur. New conditions may also be imposed on the Orom-Cross Project Licenses (and any additional future mining permits held by the Group) under the renewal process which may adversely affect the Company.
Uganda may have a have less developed legal system than more established economies which could result in risks such as (i) effective legal redress in the courts, whether in respect of a breach of law or regulation, or in an ownership dispute, being more difficult to obtain; (ii) a higher degree of discretion on the part of governmental authorities; (iii) the lack of judicial or administrative guidance on interpreting applicable rules and regulations; (iv) inconsistencies or conflicts between and within various laws, regulations, decrees, orders and resolutions; (v) relative inexperience of the judiciary and courts in such matters and (vi) political interference or corruption in the administration of justice. In certain jurisdictions the commitment of local business people, government officials and agencies and the judicial system to abide by legal requirements and negotiated agreements may be more uncertain, creating particular concerns with respect to the Group's research permits and agreements for business. These may be susceptible to revision or cancellation and legal redress may be uncertain or delayed. There can be no assurance that joint ventures, licenses, license applications or other legal arrangements will not be adversely affected by the actions of government authorities or others and the effectiveness of and enforcement of such arrangements in these jurisdictions cannot be assured.
Legal proceedings may arise from time to time in the course of the Group's business. There have been a number of cases where the rights and privileges of mining and exploration companies have been the subject of litigation. The Directors cannot preclude that litigation over the Group's rights and privileges may not be brought against the Company in the future from time to time or that it may not be subject to any other form of litigation. Litigation is time consuming for the directors and can be expensive which could materially and adversely affect the Group's financial condition and prospects.
Yoweri Museveni has been president since his forces toppled the previous regime in January 1986. Uganda has held elections every 5 years since 1996; however the first multiparty election was conducted in 2006. Museveni was declared the winning candidate with 59 percent of the votes, amid allegations of rigging and various election irregularities and illegalities. Uganda next held elections in February 2011. On 20 February 2011, the Uganda Electoral Commission declared the incumbent president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winning candidate of the 2011 elections. The opposition, however, considered the election to be rigged. According to the official results, Museveni won with 68 percent of the votes. The European Union's Election Observation Mission reported on improvements and flaws of the Ugandan electoral process stating it was marred by avoidable administrative and logistical failures. Besigye challenged Museveni's victory in Supreme Court again, but his petition was dismissed and Museveni was confirmed the duly elected president of Uganda. Further elections were held in 2016 and Museveni won with approximately 61 percent of the votes. The opposition again challenged Museveni's victory in the Supreme Court, but the court confirmed Meseveni as the duly elected president of Uganda. The most recent presidential elections in Uganda were held on 14 January 2021. Again, Museveni was elected, but there were challenges. In 2021, the opposition politician Bobi Wine (also known as Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu), challenged the election results in the country's Supreme Court seeking to over-turn Museveni's victory. The election was marred with violence, the European Parliament voiced outrage, condemnation and for sanctions against individuals and organisations responsible for human rights violations in Uganda. While threats to political and economic stability are not considered at this time to be material, there can be no guarantee that this will continue to be the case and any actual or perceived political, civil, religious or economic instability could materially and adversely impact the Group's operations, its financial condition and on the willingness of potential investors to invest in the Company.
The New Ordinary Shares will dilute existing Shareholders.
The Company will need to complete project financing the terms of which may require the Company to issue additional Ordinary Shares, which would cause a dilution for Existing Shareholders.
The pre-emption rights contained in the Act may be disapplied for Shareholders in certain circumstances and the Company may issue securities or incur substantial debt to raise capital or complete a further acquisition, which may dilute the interests of Shareholders or affect the Company's results of operations (due to increased interest expense) and liquidity.
The Company may in the future issue a material number of additional Ordinary Shares or incur substantial indebtedness to raise capital or complete further acquisitions.
In the event that any of the Warrants, Options or DFS Performance Shares are exercised, the interests of the Shareholders will be diluted. Details of the exercise rights under the Warrants, the Options and the DFS Performance Shares are set out in Section 12 of Part 1 and Section 21 of Part VII of this Document.
Assuming no change to the Enlarged Share Capital, the maximum total dilution from Warrants, Options and DFS Performance Shares is 24%
Admission to the Equity Shares (transition) category of the Official List and to trading on the Main Market should not be taken as implying that there will always be a liquid market in the Ordinary Shares. The price of the Ordinary Shares can vary due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, general economic conditions and forecasts, the Company's general business condition, the release of its financial reports and the demand for the Ordinary Shares post-Admission. Although the Company's current intention is that its securities should continue to trade on the London Stock Exchange, there is no assurance that they will always do so. In addition, an active trading market for the Ordinary Shares may not be maintained. Investors may be unable to sell their Ordinary Shares unless an active market can be maintained, and if the Company subsequently obtains a listing on an exchange in addition to, or in lieu of, the London Stock Exchange, the level of liquidity of the Ordinary Shares may decline.
The Company does not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future which may reduce the liquidity for the Ordinary Shares and/or the price an investor is willing to pay for the Ordinary Shares.
Investments in Ordinary Shares may be relatively illiquid. There may be a limited number of Shareholders and this factor may contribute both to infrequent trading in the Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange and to volatile Ordinary Share price movements. Investors should not expect that they will necessarily be able to realise their investment in Ordinary Shares within a period that they would regard as reasonable. Accordingly, the Ordinary Shares may not be suitable for short-term investment. Admission should not be taken as implying that there will be an active trading market for the Ordinary Shares. Even if an active trading market develops, the market price for the Ordinary Shares may fall below the exercise price of the relevant Warrants or the current market price.
The Existing Issued Share Capital of the Company is admitted to the Equity Shares (transition) category of the Official List and application will be made for admission of the New Ordinary Shares to the Equity Shares (transition) category. Companies whose shares are admitted to the Equity Shares (transition) category are subject to the Listing Rules. They can apply to transfer to the Equity Shares (commercial companies) category if they are ready and eligible to do so using a modified transfer process. The modified transfer process would include an eligibility assessment focused on the requirements additional to those applicable to issuers in the Standard Segment. A sponsor must be appointed to undertake a targeted sponsor service who will need to confirm that it has not identified any adverse information that would lead it to conclude the issuer would not be able to comply with its obligations under the UKLR and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules. Although the eligibility assessment will focus on additional obligations, there can be no guarantee that the Company will be eligible to transfer to one of the other listing categories and therefore the Company could remain in the Equity Shares (transition) category.
The FCA have stated that the Equity Shares (transition) category has no end date at the point of implementation and no deadline for issuers to transfer out of the category, but instead they would keep it under review. Whilst the FCA will consult if and when they consider removing this category and have confirmed that they would also provide sufficient time for any remaining issuers to consider their options, there is a risk that the Company could remain in the Equity Shares (transition) category because it is not eligible to transfer to another listing category, which is then ultimately wound down, in which case the Company may have no option but to de-list or seek admission to an alternative market which may reduce the liquidity for the Ordinary Shares and/or the price an investor is willing to pay for the Ordinary Shares.
Each of the Directors may in the future become affiliated with or have financial interests in other entities and in the course of their other business activities, the Directors may become aware of investment and business opportunities which may be appropriate for presentation to the Group as well as the other entities with which they are affiliated (that are of a similar nature to the Company) and the Directors may have conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular opportunity should be presented to and if such opportunity were not offered to the Company, this might impact the future development of the Group.
The Directors and one or more of their affiliates may enter into other agreements with the Company that are not currently under contemplation. While the Company will not enter into any related party transaction without the approval of the majority of the Board, it is possible that the entering into of such an agreement might raise conflicts of interest between the Company and the Directors.
It is possible that any return the Company receives from the Project might be reduced by irrecoverable foreign withholding or other local taxes and this may reduce any net return derived by Shareholders from an investment in the Company.
The tax treatment of Shareholders of Ordinary Shares issued by the Company are all subject to changes in tax laws or practices in the UK or any other relevant jurisdiction. For instance, on 21 November 2022, HMRC announced that the tax-free allowance for dividend income was being reduced from £2,000 to £1,000 from 6 April 2023 and then to £500 from 6 April 2024 for individuals who receive dividend income and that the Capital Gains Tax annual exempt amount was being reduced for the tax year 2023 to 2024 to £6,000 for UK resident individuals and personal representatives, and £3,000 for most trustees. For the tax year 2024 to 2025 and subsequent tax years the annual exempt amount will be permanently fixed at £3,000 for UK resident individuals and personal representatives, and £1,500 for most trustees. These and any further changes may reduce any net return derived by Shareholders from an investment in the Company.
The Company has made certain assumptions regarding taxation. However, if these assumptions are not borne out in practice, taxes may be imposed with respect to any of the Company's assets, or the Company may be subject to tax on its income, profits, gains or distributions in a particular jurisdiction or jurisdictions in excess of taxes that were anticipated. This could alter the post-tax returns for Shareholders (or Shareholders in certain jurisdictions). The level of return for Shareholders may also be adversely affected. Any change in laws or tax authority practices could also adversely affect any post-tax returns of capital to Shareholders or payments of dividends (if any, which the Company does not envisage the payment of, at least in the foreseeable future until mining activities have commenced). In addition, the Company may incur costs in taking steps to mitigate any such adverse effect on the post-tax returns for Shareholders.
There may be special risks if an investor holds Shares in certain jurisdictions. At this time, the Company does not intend to make accommodations regarding its financial information to assist any holders with their tax obligations.
An investment in Shares is speculative and may not be suitable for all recipients of this Document. Potential UK investors are accordingly advised to consult a person authorised under the FSMA who specialises in advising in investments of this kind before making any investment decisions. Non-UK investors are advised to consult another appropriately authorised independent adviser who specialises in advising on the acquisition of shares and other securities. A prospective investor should consider carefully whether an investment in the Company is suitable in the light of personal circumstances and the financial resources available to them.
Application will be made for the Enlarged Issued Share Capital to be admitted to the Equity Shares (transition) category of the Official List pursuant to Chapter 22 of the UKLR, which sets out the requirements for companies listed on the Equity Shares (transition) category, and for such Ordinary Shares to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market for listed securities. The Listing Principles 1 and 2 set out in Chapter 2 of the UKLR also apply to the Company.
However, while the Company has a listing in the Equity Shares (transition) category, it is not required to comply with the provisions of, among other things:
Companies with a listing in the Equity Shares (transition) category are not eligible for inclusion in the UK series of FTSE indices.
There are, however, a number of continuing obligations set out in Chapter 22 of the UKLR that are applicable to the Company. These include requirements as to:
In addition, as a company whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market, the Company is required to comply with the Market Abuse Regulation and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
The Company notes that in case of an acquisition, the reverse takeover provisions set out in UKLR 22.3 may be triggered and the Company will comply with those provisions. If the Company undertakes a Reverse takeover, the Company's listing in the Equity Shares (transition) category will be cancelled and the Company will need to apply for a listing in a different category of the Official List or a listing on another appropriate securities market or stock exchange. The Company may have its listing suspended in the event of a Reverse takeover.
It should be noted that the FCA will not have the authority to (and will not) monitor the Company's compliance with any of the UKLA which the Company has indicated herein that it intends to comply with on a voluntary basis, nor to impose sanctions in respect of any failure by the Company so to comply. However, the FCA would be able to impose sanctions for non-compliance where the statements regarding compliance in this Document are themselves misleading, false or deceptive.
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Prospective investors should carefully review the "Risk Factors" section of this Document for a discussion of additional factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially, before making an investment decision. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this paragraph constitutes a qualification of the working capital statement contained in paragraph 8 of Part VII of this Document.
There can be no assurance that the results and events contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this Document will, in fact, occur. These forward-looking statements are correct only as at the date of this Document. The Company will not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or unanticipated events occurring after the date of this Document except as required by law or by regulatory authority, including the Listing Rules, Prospectus Rules, DTR and Market Abuse Regulations.
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Publication of this Document 25 November 2025 Admission of the New Ordinary Shares 28 November 2025 Crediting of New Ordinary Shares to CREST Accounts 28 November 2025 Certificates for New Ordinary Shares dispatched within 10 business days of Admission
| Issued Share Capital as at the date of this Document | 394,187,907 |
|---|---|
| Total Number of New Ordinary Shares issued as Warrant Shares | 5,583,334 |
| Total Number of New Ordinary Shares issued as Adviser Shares | 5,558,931 |
| The Enlarged Share Capital in issue on Admission | 405,330,172 |
| Warrant Shares and Adviser Shares as an approximate of the Enlarged Share Capital in issue on Admission |
3% |
| Total Warrants outstanding that may be exercised | 77,283,611 |
| Total Options in issue | 36,433,333 |
| Total DFS Performance Shares in Issue | 12,000,000 |
| Fully Diluted Share Capital | 531,047,116 |
| Gross proceeds from the issue of the Warrant Shares | £297,500 |
| Estimated Transaction Costs | £50,000 |
| Estimated Net Proceeds | £247,500 |
| Market Capitalisation of the Company at the market price at the LPD | £28.9m |
ISIN GB00BFCMVS34 SEDOL BFCMVS3 EPIC/TIDM BRES LEI 213800UXIHBIRK36GG11
Directors Cameron William Leslie Pearce (Executive Chairman)
Sam Delevan Quinn (Non-Executive Director)
Alexander ("Alex") Ross Passmore (Non-Executive Director)
Manager with responsibility for Cameron Pearce
Finance
Administration and Financial 55 Athol Street
Functions Douglas
Company Secretary, FIM Secretaries Limited
Isle of Man IM1 1AL
Registered Office 5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5PF
Telephone (0)1624 604740
Financial Adviser & Broker Tavira Financial Limited
13th Floor 88 Wood Street
London EC2V 7DA
Company's Solicitor Mildwaters Consulting LLP
Chestnut Field House
Chestnut Field
Rugby Warwickshire United Kingdom CV21 2PD
Auditors Crowe U.K. LLP
55 Ludgate Hill
London EC4M 7JW
Registrar Share Registrars Limited
27/28 Eastcastle Street
London W1W 8DHL
Website www.blencoweresources.com
The Company was incorporated with limited liability under the laws of England and Wales under the Companies Act on 18 September 2017 with number 10966847 under the name Cora Gold Limited. The Company changed its name to Blencowe Resources Limited on 26 September 2017. On 13 July 2018 the Company was re-registered as a public limited company to become Blencowe Resources plc. The Company's Shares were admitted to the Standard Listed segment of the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange on 18 April 2019.
On 28 April 2020, the Company undertook a Reverse takeover (as it was defined in Listing Rule 5.6.4 at the time of the Reverse takeover) of the entire issued share capital of Consolidated African (Uganda), the holder of the Orom-Cross Project following the Company, Consolidated Africa and New Energy entering into an agreement for the Company to acquire 100 per cent. of Consolidated African (Uganda), the holder of the Orom-Cross Project, to form the Group and at the time completing a placing to raise £2m.
The Orom-Cross Project lies within the Orom District, of northern Uganda. The Project tenements encompass an area of approximately 520 000 hectares stretching from Latitude 3°18'40' to 3°30'40' N and from Longitude 33°31'50' to 33°45'40' E.
The Project is located approximately 6 km east (in a straight line) of the town of Orom and 75 km northeast of the town of Kitgum in northern Uganda (Figure 5-1). The Project can be accessed from the southwest via 104km of tarred road from Gulu to Kitgum (Orom-Koputh road) and thereafter by 87km of good quality gravel roads. Under a UK government led initiative this gravel road leading past the Orom-Cross mine site will be tarred over the next two years thus providing better access. This will assist with poor weather conditions which may increase in severity and frequency due to climate change. The nearest large settlement to the Project is the village of Orom, located in Chua East Country. Aside from road access other available key infrastructure at or near to site includes water (bores), energy (hydro-power off national grid) and cellphone coverage (communications).

Figure 1: Location of the Orom-Cross Project
The Company commenced working on Orom-Cross since admission to the LSE in April 2020. The table below tracks the recent key work streams on the Project:
| 2020 | • Diamond Drill program of 65 holes for a total 1,950m |
|---|---|
| • Completion of the metallurgical testwork on product quality and size distribution resulting in processing flowsheet for the project; |
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| • Completed an initial JORC Resource on 2 identified target lodes within the project boundaries |
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| • Completed payments to the local communities under the commitments made as a condition of the granted Mining Licence |
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| 2021 | • Completion of an additional Diamond Drill program for 2,220m |
| • Expand and upgrade the JORC Resource (2012) reported in Q1 2021 |
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| • Completed a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) |
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| 2022 | • Completion of an additional Diamond Drill program for 2,220m |
| • Final metallurgical test work programme |
|
| • Expand and upgrade the JORC Resource (2012) reported in Q1 2021 |
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| • Completed and published a Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) |
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| 2023 | • Successfully completed further metallurgical test with IMO (Perth) |
| • Commenced DFS programme |
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| • Bulk sample 100 tonnes mined and sent to China for pilot scale testing to commence pre-qualification process |
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| • Successfully completed 150kgs metallurgical test work in China as precursor to bulk sample testing |
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| • Completion of SPG test work in USA |
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| • Commenced discussions for an up to US\$5 million technical assistance grant with US based Development Finance Corporation |
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| • Revised strategy to substantially expand Orom-Cross operation |
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| • Execution of the DFC Grant Agreement to fund up to \$5m of the costs of the DFS |
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| • Receipt of initial mobilisation tranche of \$1m under the DFC Grant Agreement |
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| • metallurgical test work with spheronised purified graphite ("SPG") upgrading now completed with results indicating 99.95% thus a high purity grade |
Issue of Prospectus
2025 Commence DFS resource drilling
The Company reported a JORC Mineral Resource on 11 April 2022. The Mineral Resource estimation was compiled by Mr JP van den Berg who is an employee of Minrom Consulting (Pty) Ltd; he is Member of the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA) and a Certified Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP). Mr van den Berg is suitably qualified to provide this JORC Mineral Resource Report.
Figure 2: JORC Standard (2012) Mineral Resources for the Orom-Cross Project (2022)
| Area | Mineral Resources | Mt | % Total Carbon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Syncline | Inferred | 10.6 | 5.78 |
| Indicated | 10.4 | 5.58 | |
| Measured | 1.0 | 5.70 | |
| Sub-Total | 21.9 | 5.80 | |
| Camp Lode | Inferred | 0.6 | 7.50 |
| Indicated | 1.9 | 7.40 | |
| Sub-Total | 2.5 | 7.42 | |
| Totals | Inferred | 11.2 | 5.87 |
| Indicated | 12.3 | 6.09 | |
| Measured | 1.0 | 5.70 | |
| TOTAL | 24.5 | 6.0 |
Source: Minrom Consulting (Pty) Ltd
The Company reported their PFS results for the Orom-Cross Project on 19 July 2022. The PFS was compiled by the Company with the assistance of numerous consultants and was signed off by an external graphite expert engineering company, Battery Limits of Perth Australia.
The PFS demonstrated robust project economics and the decision was taken to progress the Project to the DFS phase.
The DFS studies commenced in 2023 aim to comprehensively update the assumptions, budgets, costs and scale of the Project so that project financing may be obtained based on the studies undertaken by the independent consultants and the Company to test and verify the findings of the DFS studies.
Therefore, the Company notes that these PFS results reported in 2022 are by their nature "preliminary" and were produced with a range of different assumptions, costs and budgets comparted to the parameters of the current DFS.
The PFS therefore is no longer representative of the Company's operating plan and the DFS will supersede all the assumptions used during this PFS.
| Initial Life of Mine (LOM) | 14 years |
|---|---|
| Capital Cost | US\$62 million |
| Average annual Production of concentrate over LOM (96-97% LOI concentrate) |
101,000 tpa |
| Operating Cost: Annual average (over LOM) | US\$499/t |
| Weighted Average Selling price; all products (over LOM) | US\$1,307/t |
| EBITDA: Annual average over LOM | US\$100 million |
| Free Cash delivered (after tax) over LOM | US\$1.1 billion |
| IRR | 49% |
| Net Present Value | US\$482 million |
Orom-Cross has an existing JORC Standard Resource of 24.5Mt at 6.0% presenting from surface, which provides for a shallow, low cost, open pit mining operation. All mining within this first 14 years will be done from 0-25m depth. As set out in the PFS strategy, 600,000 tonnes of ore will be mined per annum from commissioning date and this will increase to 2.4Mtpa by the time the project is fully ramped up in year 10. The existing JORC Resource provides an initial mine life of 14 years and further resources, higher production volumes and an extended mine life may all be obtained at any stage via drilling additional ready-targets.
Mining will be free-dig with no drill and blast requirement. Initial ore will come from saprolite (clay) but is expected to move into fresh around 15-20m depth on average. Both of the deposits identified in the drilling programmes (Northern Syncline and Camp Lode) will be mined and a composite blend of both will be input into the processing plant that will be constructed on-site.
As set out in the PFS strategy, an initial 36,000tpa of end-product as concentrates will be delivered from the plant which increments in two additional stages to 147,000tpa once the mine is fully ramped up. Considerable metallurgical test work has been done on the end-products to determine their chemistry and characteristics and this shows that Orom-Cross can deliver a high quality >96% LOI concentrate that is unique in several key aspects, as highlighted in the June 2022 announcement on final met test results. Circa 50% of these end-products will be smaller fine flakes and ~50% will be in the +100 to +50 mesh higher value (large flake) categories. The smaller flake products can be sold into the fast-emerging battery market, which is forecast to grow considerably over the long term thus providing a channel for incremental growth and sales.
Blencowe is targeting to commence operations at an initial output of 36,000 tpa end-product.
It is likely that various different products will be sold into all of the key graphite markets, including engineered products, thermal management and energy storage.
Pre-qualification of all end-products has commenced via a bulk sample pilot testing programme in China. The bulk sampling of graphite and its conversion into concentrate is now largely completed. On 10 June 2024, the Company entered its first offtake MOU with Jilin for 15,000 tonnes of large flake graphite.
This PFS start-up position has resulted in a reduced initial capital requirement of US\$62M.
| Capital Item | \$M |
|---|---|
| Processing Plant | 27.3 |
| EPCM | 5.3 |
| Other Indirect Costs | 3.1 |
| Plant Infrastructure, including Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) | 8.1 |
| Camp and Facilities | 8.4 |
| Mining Capital | 2.6 |
| Owners Costs | 2.4 |
| Contingency | 4.8 |
| Total | 62.0 |
Orom-Cross benefits by considerable key infrastructure already in place, which in turn lowers the capital costs required to commission the mine. There are existing tarred roads from the regional centre Kitgum (90kms from site) all the way through to Mombasa port in neighbouring Kenya, and the road from Kitgum to nearby Orom (10kms from site) will likely be tarred by 2025; the Ugandan government work on that is already underway. Blencowe will establish local roads required around the mine site.
Power will be connected to the national grid which is currently nearby at Orom and will provide lower cost, energy-efficient hydro-power. Wireless communications will be connected on site giving all range of phone and internet options. There is plentiful water on and around the site and bores will be sunk for clean water.
The camp will be constructed together with the processing plant, storage, admin offices and a larger tailings facility, prior to the main start-up.
Orom-Cross benefits from several key attributes that combine to deliver one of the lowest operating cost graphite projects worldwide. The following operating costs were established in the PFS in 2022 and the current DFS study will update all costings.
| Cost | \$/t |
|---|---|
| Mining | 90 |
| Processing | 180 |
| Fuel | 3 |
| Project Personnel | 48 |
| Project Services | 35 |
| Depreciation | 17 |
| Transport & Logistics | 110 |
| Sales & Marketing | 16 |
| 499/t FOB Port |
Mining will be owner-operated using equipment assumed as leased. Training will be given to locals to fill positions wherever possible and Blencowe intends to build a strong base of experienced in-country personnel for all positions over life of mine.
Ore will be mined from both the Northern Syncline and Camp Lode deposits and stockpiled for processing through the plant, which will be located on-site and near to the mining operations. As provided in the PFS strategy an initial 500,000tpa of ore will be throughput but this will expand to 2.4mtpa over a series of ramp ups during the first ten years' life of mine. This will result in 36,000tpa of end-products delivered as concentrates from year 1 that will expand to 147,000tpa by year 10. Operating costs per tonne will reduce over the life of mine as the production tonnage ramps up.
The processing flowsheet consists of a flash and rougher flotation stage followed by a primary cleaning circuit with a polishing mill, followed by three stages of cleaner flotation. The intermediate concentrate is classified and then further upgraded in secondary cleaning circuits with stirred media mills (SMM) followed by cleaner flotation.
Orom-Cross will deliver 3 – 5 different end-products, characterised by different mesh size fractions; namely +50 mesh, + 80 mesh, +100 mesh, +150 mesh and -100 mesh. These products will all have different markets and will be branded and packaged at site. Blencowe intends to apply for a Ugandan Free Trade Zone License (FTZL) which will allow for all goods for export to be custom-cleared at the mine site before being transported to Mombasa port by truck for shipment to end-users.
Initially the transport to port will be done via road but it is expected that by main plant start-up there may be a rail option available nearby which could lower logistics costs further. Orom-Cross will initially be able to utilise cheaper backfill options for road transport as both Uganda and South Sudan are land-locked countries and therefore require substantial volumes of imported goods delivered by trucks, which often return to Mombasa port empty. This is a key advantage.
The table shows a wide range of price differentiation between coarse and fine flake sizes for 96-97% LOI (loss on ignition) concentrates, and both current prices as well as forecast prices for 2026/27 expected start-up date. Orom-Cross benefits from having ~45% of its end-products as jumbo or large flake sizes (+32/+50/+80/+100 mesh) as these products sell into markets at a considerable premium to the smaller flake/mesh sizes. The concentrates also benefit from having very low impurities.
Strong anticipated future demand for smaller flake product that can be upgraded to 99.95% SPG (spheronised, purified graphite) product and used within batteries for EVs presents significant growth potential for further demand ahead, with this forecast to potentially positively impact prices over the next decade and beyond.
| Flake Size | Mesh Size | 96-97% LOI \$/t | % End Product | WAvg \$/t |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo | +32 | 3,510 | 1.5 | 53 |
| X-Large | +50 | 2,830 | 12.2 | 345 |
| Large | +80 | 1,474 | 22.5 | 332 |
| Large | +100 | 1,091 | 10.6 | 116 |
| Medium | +150 | 990 | 15.1 | 149 |
| Small | –100/–200 | 982/752 | 11.9/26.0 | 117/196 |
| Weighted Average | 1,307 |
Blencowe has been working closely with experienced graphite marketing consultants Lone Star Tech Minerals LLC (USA) and Oriental Jinyuan to identify products and markets to sell its graphite products into ahead. Lone Star have over 30 years' direct experience in graphite sales worldwide and their expertise has been valuable in all facets, including metallurgical test work, identifying product specifications, branding, packaging, customer identification, interaction and liaison. Oriental Jinyuan are a specialist in Asian sales and marketing for graphite and will play a key role in product qualification and Asian offtake contracts. Blencowe will continue to work with both parties as Orom-Cross moves towards first production.
Blencowe revised the end-product pre-qualification strategy post-PFS and completed the bulk sample pilot testing programme in 1H 2025 to concentrates at an established and experienced graphite facility in China. This entailed putting 600 tonnes of raw material from Orom-Cross through a processing plant to deliver ~30 tonnes of 96% concentrate, some of which was used to upgrade to a 99.95% SPG product. This SPG product has been delivered to various end user OEMs to test in their facilities which has led to several offtake contracts as announced in 2025.
Blencowe intends to ultimately seek key ISO certifications for its plant and products to ensure highest possible standards, which will then be reflected in higher demand for its products, and potentially higher prices.
Blencowe has entered into three non-binding term sheets for the potential off take and purchase of graphite. The first anticipates an offtake of 250 tonnes a year for 3-years; the second anticipates an offtake over a 5-year period of a total aggregate amount of 18,500 tonnes; and the third term sheet provides for an offtake of 5,000 tonnes per year for a 3-year term. On finalisation of the DFS, Blencowe intends to enter into final negotiations with the counterparties to the offtake term sheets with a view to executing binding offtake contracts.
The PFS strategy reflects the high net operating margin generating substantial cash flow from Orom-Cross, particularly from when the mine has fully ramped up to 147,000tpa capacity by year 10. This in turn generates free cash net of all taxes of US\$1.073 billion from the Project over the initial 14 years' life of mine. As only a small percentage of the full Orom-Cross graphite deposit will have been mined out by then it is likely that further drilling will result in a considerable extension to the life of mine well beyond the initial 14 years, and with that significant additional net cash flow.
Royalties of 5% have been added and a 10-year exemption from corporate tax is also included in the PFS model. Thereafter a standard rate of 30% corporate tax is used. Whilst Blencowe will not apply for any tax exemption until the Definitive Feasibility Study is completed the Company has been made aware the investment quantum for Orom-Cross and the nature of the exported end-products, plus certain other features, will allow for such an exemption to likely be granted; as such it has been included within the modelling.
Provision has been made for payments to the local community as dictated by the existing Local Community Agreement already in place, and for other means for Blencowe to assist such as water bores, health and educational support and various minor infrastructure.
Blencowe will ensure operational delivery of end-product via experienced management at Orom-Cross, specifically in key areas such as mining operations and at the processing plant. However the Company will focus on training local staff wherever possible to transfer skills and to ensure participation. Ultimately the full operation will have >400 persons employed, operating in shifts to ensure constant mining and processing all year round. Mining will be owner-operated using dry hire equipment, as opposed to contract mining.
Blencowe is taking a firm stance from the outset on life cycle sustainability at Orom-Cross with every effort made to ensure the project operates using renewable energy sources wherever possible, and any non-renewable options are only considered as emergency or backup where no other alternative is possible.
Orom-Cross benefits from the ability to utilise hydro-electric power sourced from the Ugandan national grid and various solar options are under consideration and will be examined further within the Definitive Feasibility Study stage.
Social programmes are already in place to ensure the local community benefits from a successful mining operation, and Blencowe will continue to work closely with the local community ahead to ensure its continued support. Strong governance and risk management are critical to the success of the Project and Blencowe will monitor these aspects at all times to international standards.
The Company engaged graphite specialist engineering firm CPC Engineering to lead, deliver and sign off on the DFS for the Orom-Cross Graphite Project.
CPC Engineering has extensive experience in other leading graphite projects in East Africa, having completed the DFS for the Maniry Graphite Project (Black Earth Minerals, ASX: BEM) in Madagascar, as well as both the Mahenge (Black Rock Mining Ltd, ASX: BKT) and Chilalo Graphite (Evolution Energy Minerals, ASX: EV1) Projects in Tanzania and the scoping study for the Ancuabe Graphite Project (Triton Minerals, ASX: TON) in Mozambique. CPC Engineering also completed the detailed engineering, procurement, construction support and commissioning services for the Syrah Resources (ASX: SYR) Balama Graphite Project in Mozambique.
The Company has assembled a strong management advisory team to assist with all key aspects of the study, including plant design, engineering, infrastructure, mining, operations, sales and marketing (offtake), environmental and social aspects, and all project funding. This team will comprise of resource executives who have considerable experience delivering projects through to production in Africa, as well as specific graphite experience. They will assist the existing Company management team at all levels to deliver a successful DFS.
The Company is currently completing the DFS with the support of the US Government backed, Development Finance Corporation ("DFC"), that funds private sector projects to source critical metals. The DFC have provided a Technical Assistance Grant ("TAG") of \$5m to fund the DFS and to date the Company has drawn down \$4.75m of funding from the DFC under the TAG with the balance of the TAG payable on completion of the DFS.
The Company expects to publish the DFS following the release of an updated JORC Resource in Q4 2025 which will follow the publication of further drilling results and the independent consultants signing off on the DFS. All other DFS Programme workstreams are now completed, therefore, the Company expects to publish the DFS in Q4 2025. The DFS will be used as the basis to undertake the project financing of phase one and that funding will be dedicated to building and commissioning of the mine.
| Detailed review of full operational strategy | Completed |
|---|---|
| Detailed analysis of all mining and operating costs, including logistics |
|
| Review of all Capital costs associated with plant and infrastructure, plus ongoing capital requirements over life of mine |
|
| Finalisation of all processing methodology, including tailings | |
| Mine planning, and operational delivery (including logistics) | |
| Infrastructure plan to deliver all necessary requirements to site | |
| Consideration of all management and manpower requirements | |
| Engagement with leading graphite expert engineering firm to manage and sign off on DFS |
|
| Funding DFS and funding solution for project implementation | |
| Further metallurgical test work as necessary, including delivery of 99.95% SPG (spheronised, purified graphite) as battery-ready product |
| Bulk sample testing in China as means to become product pre-qualified |
|
|---|---|
| SPG and OEM testing in Asia/China | |
| Sales and marketing review, including new products and markets | |
| Offtake contracts (non-binding leading to binding) | |
| EPC contractor and plant design | |
| Export Processing Zone application | |
| Environmental and Social upgrades, including ISO certification | |
| Downstream SPG plant consideration | |
| Further bulk samples as necessary to obtain tier one qualification | |
| Further JORC Resource drilling to extend life of mine and any JORC Resource update |
Outstanding |
| Sign off on DFS |
At the date of this Document the beneficial ownership of the Project is as follows:

The Project Licenses are held through Consolidated African (Uganda). Consolidated African (Uganda), upon application and fulfilment of the terms and conditions prescribed in the Mining Act, was granted Exploration Licenses for an initial duration of 3 years for graphite, gold, zinc and mica. An application made by Consolidated African (Uganda) to renew EL 00076 (formally EL 1025) was granted and renewed for a period of 3 years effective 17 September 2020. The Exploration Licence was renewed with the same terms and conditions as relating to the area and size. An application for a further renewal of EL 00076 has been submitted by Consolidated African (Uganda).
Mining Lease 1959 was awarded to Consolidated African (Uganda) on 20th June 2019 for a period of 21 years, to develop and mine graphite.
Exploration Licence 1612 has been renamed EL00465 in accordance with the licensing regime. EL00465 has been renewed by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development with an expiry date of 23 March 2029.
| Table: Tenement Schedule Licence Type |
Licence Number |
Area km2 | Registered Holder |
Granted | Expiry | District | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL | 00076 | 325.56 | CARL | 17 Sept 2020 |
10 Sept 2023 |
Kitgum, Kaabong |
Originally EL1025 part converted to ML1959. |
| EL | 04862 | 96.54 | CARL | 8 Jul 2020 | 7 Jul 2023 | Kitgum, Kaabong |
Current, renewed on 8 Aug 2020 |
| EL | 00465 | 51.4 | CARL | 14 Nov 2020 | 13 Nov 2022 Kitgum, | Kotido, Kaabong |
Converted from TN2390; 50% relinquished in 2020 as per DGSM guidelines and renewed |
| ML | 1959 | 20.97 | CARL | 20 Jun 2019 | 19 Jun 2040 | Kitgum |
Notes: RL – Retention Licence; EL – Exploration Licence; ML – Mining Lease; CARL – Consolidated African Resources (Uganda) Limited
Rents and fees of Uganda Shilling 34,800,000 paid.
Source: CPR
On 6 September 2023 Consolidated African (Uganda) submitted an application to the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines ("GSMD") for the renewal of Licence EL04862 (previously EL 1173), which as noted above expired on 7 July 2023.
On 6 September 2023 Consolidated African (Uganda) submitted an application to the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines for the renewal of Licence EL 00076, which as noted above expired on 10 September 2023.
Consolidated African (Uganda) has been granted a renewal of EL00465 (previously EL 1612) by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development with an expiry date of 23 March 2029.
Whilst Consolidated African (Uganda) has not received confirmation of the renewal EL 0076 or EL00465, these Licences have been maintained and remain in good standing with the Ministry. Directors know of no reason that would prevent such Exploration Licences being renewed. Consolidated African (Uganda) are in regular contact with GSMD with regards to the renewal of these Exploration Licenses but the Directors cannot state with any certainty when any or all of the Exploration Licences will be renewed. In accordance with the provisions of the Mining Act, Consolidated African (Uganda) have priority rights over the areas covered by the Exploration Licences due to having submitted the applications for renewal.
The Company can continue to undertake the DFS activities as these are contained within the granted Mining Lease ML1959, which has an expiry date of 19 June 2040). The Company is continuing exploration on the granted lease EL00465 but activities on EL00076 are currently on hold till January 2026 as are those on EL04862 as these are not required to undertake the DFS.
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral development, GSMD, is responsible for issuing exploration and mining licenses and administering the Mining Act (2003). GSMD is an integral part of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development responsible for regulating mining activities in Uganda and is based in Entebbe.
Ownership of all mineral resources is vested in the State to be held in trust for the people of Uganda and their use and exploitation is regulated by the Mining Act and the regulations made thereunder. Accordingly, the right to prospect, mine or explore mineral resources is granted by the State subject to terms and conditions in the Mining Act.
Under the Mining Act, a Retention License or Exploration License can become a Mining Lease, and are issued where mining is justified, through a full feasibility study with environmental impact assessment submitted to the government. There is no maximum or minimum size, though the licence must be rectangular. The Orom-Cross Mining License gives the holder the exclusive right to mine, refine, process and/or sell stated minerals within the area granted, and the right to establish a camp, plant and dumps within the license. The Orom-Cross Mining License was granted in 2019 and it has an initial term of up to 21 years, renewable for no more than 15 years.
The Company's strategy is to build a graphite mine at Orom-Cross in Uganda. The Company has been undertaking the DFS since 2023 and has built a strong level of interest from groups that wish to purchase graphite produced at Orom-Cross following extensive metallurgical testing across four continents. This included bulk sampling testing where substantial quantities of raw material from Orom-Cross were mined, shipped to pilot facilities in China, processed to concentrates, and then further beneficiated to SPG (spheronised purified graphite) to prove that the Project can deliver the full range of high-quality end products that end users require.
Graphite from Orom-Cross is now considered "pre-qualified" which is a base requirement for offtake agreements. The Company has signed several non-binding offtake agreements to date for all products, and this includes buyers from USA, UK and Asia which will give the Company a balanced portfolio of sales. Once the DFS is completed in Q4 2025 and funding is committed to ensure first production can occur, the Company will advance these offtake agreements and enter into binding contracts.
Blencowe's production strategy ultimately considers further beneficiation of small flake graphite beyond a 96% GC concentrate to a 99.95% GC purified product that may be considered "battery-ready". This product is uncoated SPG and it sells in world markets for up to 5 times the price of concentrate, which makes this beneficiation process commercially worthwhile. The Company has developed a relationship with one of the leading SPG producers in the world to assist in the development and delivery of this downstream processing, which provides the experience and expertise to undertake this next step. This is an energy intensive process that requires abundant low-cost power and Uganda delivers some of the lowest cost hydropower on the African continent. At present the Company is considering building this facility near to Gulu, which is approximately 150 kms from the mine site. The advantages of this strategy are considerable, aside from the Company participating in the earnings from this venture it will also have a nearby offtaker for life of mine, which will buy a substantial quantity of small flake concentrate from Orom-Cross and purify this into graphite products that offtakers from all over the world are seeking. As one of the few producers of uncoated SPG from outside China this facility would provide a valuable source for international offtakers seeking to reduce their reliance and exposure from buying SPG from China, and this could result in premium prices and increased demand. It also provides significant differentiation from other graphite peers who only produce concentrates.
The Company expects to complete and publish the DFS study in Q4 2025 then enter project financing discussions with investor groups for the phase 1 production that is targeting the production of up to 20,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate and 1,000 tonnes of SPG. The Company expects to close the project financing for phase one production by mid-2026 before embarking on the construction of the plant which will take approximately 9 months. Therefore, production and cash flow from the mine is expected to materialise in early 2027.
The Company will "ramp up" production to phase 2 only on the basis of the successful execution of phase 1 and market conditions for graphite at the time. The Company envisages that phase 2 will be developed from mid-2027 and will likely take up to 12 months, therefore, impacting in mid-2028. Phase 3 and 4 are longer term objectives and heavily reliant on the delivery of phase 1 and 2.
Blencowe continues to develop key relationships with potential funding partners, including the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), who have provided the TAG grant of US\$5 for the DFS work and who have a right of first refusal on project debt funding for implementation. Once the DFS is completed the Company will consider all potential funding options to deliver the best funding solution possible.
The production profile within the DFS considers several distinct phases of production:
| Phase | Production | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | initial production of up to 20,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of graphite concentrates and 1,000 tonnes of SPG |
Target early 2027 |
| 2 | ramp up to 60,000 tpa of graphite as concentrates | Mid-2028 |
| 3 | building a downstream beneficiation near Gulu to produce 10,000 tpa uncoated SPG |
TBC |
| 4 | further ramping up of both Orom-Cross and the SPG facility to build scale |
TBC |
Blencowe believes that demand for high quality graphite is significant and will likely increase in the next 5 years as Orom-Cross looks to ramp up production. Most market analysts are forecasting 2-3 times growth in natural flake graphite concentrate as it is an essential, non-replaceable input into all batteries. As the world energy transition gathers momentum, the requirement for batteries to store renewable energy will grow as will the electric vehicle ("EV") market. China is forecast to sell 60% of all new vehicles as EVs within three years and it is believed the rest of the world will inevitably follow.
Graphite is used in many different applications and there will be a different demand profile ahead for each based on prevailing circumstances, and as these products are in different sectors of the market they do not necessarily impact one another. Blencowe will be looking to sell end-products into each of these market segments below:
Electronics, agriculture, automotive, lubricants, ceramics, government defence, carbon brush and foils products that use natural flake graphite products. Other example applications that use graphite powder additives include friction, powder metallurgy, ceramics, foils, fire retardants, pencil, lubricants, dispersions, and carbon brush.
Applications that require graphite powder in various mesh or micron sizes as a thermal insulator or conductor in a wide range of applications including traditional and advanced graphite products for high end refractories, standard refractories, HMF (Hot Metal Forging), HMT (Hot Metal Toppings), crucibles, foundry and geothermal.
The energy sector continues to require new producers of consistent and high quality advanced carbon and graphite products to meet the needs of the global population for consumer goods, grid stabilisation, transportation, communications, aerospace and medical device advances. Applications and markets within the energy storage group will experience increased demand for innovative high tech graphite solutions.
The applications that are receiving the least attention requiring significant volumes of high purity micronised carbon powders are secondary battery (cathode) and primary battery (alkaline); both of which use high purity (99.9% LOI MIN) micronised carbon or graphite powder as a conductive additive without the need for any additional morphology modification.
There is significant discussion on the current and future needs of advanced battery technologies for critical raw material supply; specifically lithium, carbon and graphite products. Advances in battery and raw material technologies require increasing higher quality in advanced carbon or graphite products. These advances need to meet not only energy density requirements, but power density and energy requirements as industrial and consumer electronics become more sophisticated. Blencowe is making strategic steps to meet those future challenges. Electrochemistry applications that use carbon or graphite powders as a conductive additive include batteries, fuel cells, & supercapacitors.
Price points for each market group are not the same for every application and can vary significantly from one to another. A traditional or advanced graphite powder production facility must possess the capability to produce multiple products created from a single source or feedstock with processes and packaging to meet specific customer requirements. This will encompass serving multiple product families with various combinations resulting in large number of unique permutations. Specific target applications have the potential to deliver significant incremental revenue and profits creating long term sustainability and future growth for the Company.
An advanced carbon powder manufacturing program will include certifications to include ISO: 9001 (QA/QC) and ISO: 14001 (EMS) in line with industry, application and customer requirements. Blencowe Resource's Orom-Cross graphite project is set to be part of the next generation of traditional and innovative advanced carbon powder products for the global market. It is prudent in any graphite business strategy to diversify product offerings and target market focus to provide for progressive revenue streams to weather a variety of market dynamics that could potentially affect one market or another.
Due to graphite's metallurgical rarity, its unique physical and chemical properties, and its growing importance in high technology applications and green energy initiatives, natural graphite has been declared a strategic mineral by both the USA and European Union (EU). Natural Graphite is positioned as one of 24 critical raw materials out of 54 candidate materials.
The critical success factor for Blencowe Resources will be the Company's manufacturing focus on delivering higher quality, consistent flake graphite products and not focusing solely on selling bulk tonnes of lower quality flake graphite at lower prices; a strategic position of quality over quantity.
Currently markets are in equilibrium as regards demand for and supply of flake graphite. Whilst there are markers pointing to growing demand, and in particular for use in lithium ion batteries (graphite makes up a significant portion of the anode within the Li-ion battery), the abundance of synthetic graphite in the market is able to cover this and will likely continue do so ahead in the near term.
However as one looks into the 3-5 year horizon and beyond there are a number of factors coming into play that could significantly change this dynamic. Firstly, most synthetic graphite production is within China, and any geo-political moves to shift reliance away from China in this critical mineral means reducing access to Chinese synthetic. Secondly, synthetic production has environmental issues due to high energy requirement for production, hence pressure may also come from this ESG angle at the same time, including within China that has a dual-carbon development strategy. A combination of environmental and political factors could de-couple graphite away from synthetic production, or at least reduce the percentage mix in the market which could give natural flake graphite a substantial boost in terms of demand.
This would affect price as upward shift in the supply of natural flakes graphite is always going to be limited, due to a combination of (current) lower prices commercially limiting new entrants and also the complex pre-qualification process that ensures any new entrant has to go through a long vetting programme to get their end product suitability confirmed by OEMs.
One development seems set to continue and that is the demand for graphite rising to meet requirements for batteries used in energy storage. This covers a wider range of markets including storage of renewable energy in all forms (solar, wind, etc) as well as the accelerating electric vehicle market which is gathering momentum, and is forecast to continue growing fast and demanding significant graphite ahead as more and more battery megafactories come online.
The Net Proceeds from the exercise of Warrants and issue of the Warrant Shares, being Gross Proceeds of £297,500 less Transaction Costs of £50,000, will be used for general working capital.
A summary of the Group's budget is set out below:
£
General Working Capital 247,500 Total (Net Proceeds) 247,500
The Company is of the opinion that, taking into account the existing cash resources of the Company and the Net Proceeds from the exercise of Warrants, the working capital available to the Company is insufficient for the next 12 months from the date of this Document (the "Working Capital Period").
The Company is targeting to complete the project financing of phase one production by June 2026. The project financing will require the Company to raise approximately £20 million through a combination of debt and/or equity, therefore, at this point in time during the Working Capital Period, the Company will suffer a working capital shortfall. The project financing will fund the capital expenditure to commence mining and production of phase one production at Orom-Cross which is targeting the production of up to 20,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate and 1,000 tonnes of micronsed graphite per annum. The Company is currently in the early phases of identifying project financing partners and appointed the lead project finance adviser in January 2025. The project financing phase will commence in earnest following the publication of the DFS in Q4 2025 and subsequent due diligence to be undertaken by investor groups.
The Company cannot guarantee that the project financing will be completed with regard to the capital raise and within the target timeframe of June 2026 given the current early phases of engagement with investor groups pending the publication of the DFS. The Company is targeting an all-debt funded project financing package and has held preliminary discussions with several financing groups including the DFC. The Company may be required to supplement any debt raised by raising additional equity. In the event the Company is required to raise any equity, it will seek to raise equity from existing and new shareholders who are supportive of the Company's project finance strategy.
The Company expects the construction of the plant to take approximately 9 months from close of project financing.
The Company has sufficient cash resources to complete the DFS and the due diligence phase for the project financing following a placing of new shares to raise £1.1m in September 2025 and recent exercises of warrants of £640,000 since October 2025. Also, the Company is now raising equity consistently from the exercise of Warrants held by investors. The Company could raise up to approximately £4 million from the exercise of all the outstanding Warrants. As at the date of this Document, all of the Warrants are now "in the money", therefore, the Board expects to see a notable increase in Warrants being exercised in the forthcoming months which will further increase cash resources for working capital purposes.
If the Company failed to raise any debt or equity for the project financing, it would be required to delay the construction of the plant until such time as the project financing package could successfully be finalised. The Company could also consider alternative strategies that may include joint ventures or a partial disposal at project level to facilitate the project financing.
In the event of complete failure to complete the project financing the Company would postpone the requirement to raise £20m for phase one production until such time that market conditions allow for the development of the Project to be financed. In this scenario, the Company would only be required to fund its general and administrative costs which the Board is confident that can be met during the Working Capital Period from the Company's current cash resources following the recent capital raised since September 2025.
Application will be made for the New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to listing on the Equity Shares (Transition) category of the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market. It is expected that Admission will become effective and dealings in the New Ordinary Shares will commence at 8.00 a.m. on 28 November 2025.
There is currently no other market for the Ordinary Shares and the Company does not intend to seek admission to trading of the Ordinary Shares on any market other than the Main Market.
Copies of this Document and other documents the Company is required to make available for inspection will be available to the public, free of charge, from the Company's registered office for a period of 12 months from the date of dealings. Such documents will also be made available on the Company's website at www.blencoweresources.com from the date of publication of this Document.
Since 23 November 2021, being the date of Re-Admission, the following Shares have been issued by the Company for the purposes of raising capital including the exercise of Warrants:
| Date | Price | Shares Issued | Raised (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2020 | 5.15p | 3,339,806 | 172,000 |
| 27 November 2020 2 December 2020 |
4p 4p |
1,750,000 1,540,984 |
70,000 In satisfaction |
| of sums due | |||
| to suppliers | |||
| 23 December 2020 | 6p | 5,000,000 | 300,000 |
| 29 January 2021 | 8p | 6,250,000 | 500,000 |
| 12 February 2021 | 4p | 666,667 | 26,667 |
| 30 March 2021 | 5p | 437,500 | 26,250 |
| 14 April 2021 | 4p | 166,667 | 6,666 |
| 14 April 2021 | 6p | 520,000 | 31,200 |
| 20 July 2021 | 6p | 3,925,000 | 235,500 |
| 15 December 2021 | 5p | 40,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 19 April 2022 | 5p | 16,000,000 | 800,000 |
| 31 October 2022 | 4p | 18,750,000 | 750,000 |
| 18 May 2023 | 5p | 12,700,000 | 635,000 |
| 18 July 2023 | 4p | 3,150,000 | 126,000 |
| 6 February 2024 | 5p | 7,487,000 | 392,350 |
| 22 July 2024 | 5p | 9,191,520 | 459,639 |
| 6 November 2024 | 4p | 25,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 7 November 2024 | 4p | 2,946,890 | 117,875 |
| 2 December 2024 | 5p | 37,711,260 | 1,885,563 |
| 12 December 2024 | 4p | 3,150,000 | 126,000 |
| 19 December 2024 | 4p | 3,691,250 | 147,650 |
| 24 April 2025 | 3p | 33,333,334 | 1,000,000 |
| 24 April 2025 | 3p | 2,898,729 | 86,961 |
| 11 July 2025 | 3p | 2,000,000 | 60,000 |
| 30 July 2025 | 4p | 1,676,794 | 67,071 |
| 15 August 2025 | 4p | 7,250,000 | 290,000 |
| 17 September 2025 | 4.75p | 23,140,350 | 1,099,166 |
| 8 October 2025 | 4.5p | 1,666,666 | 75,000 |
| 9 October 2025 | 0.5p | 10,700,000 | 53,500 |
| 9 October 2025 | 5p | 3,691,250 | In satisfaction |
| of sums due | |||
| to suppliers | |||
| 9 October 2025 | 6p | 1,666,667 | 100,000 |
| 14 October 2025 | 4 and 6p | 1,437,500 | 60,000 |
| 28 October 2025 | 4.5p | 7,499,999 | 337,500 |
| 13 November 2025 | 4.5p | 1,666,666 | 75,000 |
| 17 November 2025 | 4.5p | 1,999,999 | 90,000 |
Financial information relating to the Company is set out in Part IV of this Document.
The material risks which the Directors consider that Shareholders should take into account when considering the exercise of Warrants are set out under "Risk Factors" on pages 14 to 23 of this Document.
Sections 20.1 – 20.10 of Part VII of this Document sets out the detailed of the Warrant Instruments created by the Company and the terms of such Warrants. As at the date of this Document, there are 77,283,611 outstanding Warrants over Ordinary Shares.
The total value of the Existing Warrants if they were exercised during the relevant maturity period is approximately £5.5m.
| Date of Grant | Cameron Pearce | Sam Quinn* Alex Passmore | Mike Ralston | Iain Wearing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 October 2025 | 3,000,000 | 2,250,000 | 750,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
| 26 November 2024 | 1,000,000 | 750,000 | 350,000 | 2,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 27 October 2022 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 500,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 16 December 2021 | 1,500,000 | 1,000,000 | 500,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 |
| 16 December 2020 | 1,666,667 | 1,583,333 | 583,333 | 2,166,667 | 2,333,333 |
| Total | 8,166,667 | 6,583,333 | 2,683,3333 | 10,166,667 | 8,833,333 |
*All of the share options are held by Lionshead Consultants Limited, a connected person to Sam Quinn.
The Company has granted the following share options to the Director and Senior Management:
| Director | Amount* | Exercise Price £ |
Maturity (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Pearce | 1,000,000 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Lionshead Consultants Ltd (beneficially owned by Sam Quinn) | 750,000 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Alex Passmore | 350,000 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Mike Ralston | 2,000,000 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Iain Wearing | 1,000,000 | 0.05 | 5 |
*The conditions for full vesting of these options have been satisfied.
| Director | Amount | Exercise Price £ |
Maturity (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Pearce | 1,000,000 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Lionshead Consultants Ltd (beneficially owned by Sam Quinn) 1,000,000 | 0.05 | 5 | |
| Alex Passmore | 500,000 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Mike Ralston | 1,500,000 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Iain Wearing | 500,000 | 0.05 | 5 |
These options only become exercisable once the price of the Ordinary Shares is at or above 10 pence for 10 continuous trading days.
| Director | Amount | Exercise Price £ |
Maturity (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Pearce | 1,500,000 | 0.06 | 5 |
| Lionshead Consultants Ltd (beneficially owned by Sam Quinn) 1,000,000 | 0.06 | 5 | |
| Alex Passmore | 500,000 | 0.06 | 5 |
| Mike Ralston | 1,500,000 | 0.06 | 5 |
| Iain Wearing | 1,500,000 | 0.06 | 5 |
| Director | Amount | Exercise Price £ |
Maturity (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Pearce | 1,666,667 | 0.06 | 5 |
| Lionshead Consultants Ltd (beneficially owned by Sam Quinn) 1,583,333 | 0.06 | 5 | |
| Alex Passmore | 416,667 | 0.06 | 5 |
| Mike Ralston | 2,333,333 | 0.06 | 5 |
| Iain Wearing | 2,333,333 | 0.06 | 5 |
The Company has granted Directors and Key Management the right, for a period of up to 2 years from 3 October 2025, the right to subscribe for up to 12,000,000 Ordinary Shares ("DFS Performance Shares") at an exercise price of 0.5 pence (being the par value); provided that the DFS Performance Shares will only vest on completion and publication of the Company's Definitive Feasibility Study.
The remuneration committee shall not allow the DFS Performance Shares to be allotted and issued unless the conditions are fulfilled. Any DFS Performance Shares issued shall be locked up for a period of 12 months from the date of admission of such shares.
| Director | Amount | Exercise Price £ (par value) |
Maturity (Years) from grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Pearce | 3,000,000 | 0.005 | 2 |
| Lionshead Consultants Ltd (beneficially owned by Sam Quinn) 2,250,000 | 0.005 | 2 | |
| Alex Passmore | 750,000 | 0.005 | 2 |
| Mike Ralston | 3,000,000 | 0.005 | 2 |
| Iain Wearing | 3,000,000 | 0.005 | 2 |
The Company does not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future.
General information relating to UK taxation with regards to the Admission is summarised in Part VI of this Document. A Shareholder who is in any doubt as to his or her tax position or is subject to tax in a jurisdiction other than the UK, should consult his or her professional advisers immediately.
Details of the Directors and their backgrounds are as follows:
Cameron Pearce was a founder of the Company and has extensive professional experience in both the Australian and United Kingdom finance industries. In recent times he has provided corporate, strategic, financial and advisory assistance to private and public companies in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Mr Pearce is a member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants and has been in commerce over twenty years holding senior financial and management positions in both publicly listed and private enterprises in Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America. Mr Pearce has considerable corporate and international expertise and over the past decade has focused on mining and exploration activities.
Mr Pearce was appointed as a director on 13 November 2017.
Sam Quinn is a corporate lawyer with over fifteen years' experience in the natural resources sector, in both legal counsel and management positions. Mr Quinn is a principal of Silvertree Partners, a London-based specialist corporate services provider for the natural resources industry. In addition, Mr Quinn holds various other non-executive directorships and company secretarial roles for listed and unlisted natural resources companies. During time spent in these roles Mr Quinn has gained significant experience in the administration, operation, financing and promotion of natural resource companies.
Previously, Mr Quinn worked as the Director of Corporate Finance and Legal Counsel for the Dragon Group, a London based natural resources venture capital firm and as a corporate lawyer for Jackson McDonald Barristers & Solicitors in Perth, Western Australia and for Nabarro LLP in London. Mr Quinn was appointed as a director on 13 November 2017.
Alex Passmore is an experienced corporate executive with strong financial and technical background. Mr Passmore managed the arrangement of debt for many well-known resources companies and has a wealth of experience in project evaluation. He also managed the WA natural resources business of Commonwealth Bank of Australia which comprised a substantial portfolio of loan, hedge, trade finance and working capital products to ASX-listed and multi-national resource companies. Prior to this, Mr Passmore held senior roles at Patersons Securities and was director of corporate finance and head of research. Mr Passmore holds a BSc (Hons) in Geology from the University of Western Australia and a graduate diploma of Applied Finance and Investments from the Institute of Securities Australia.
Mr Passmore was appointed as a director on 18 May 2018
Mr Ralston is a Chartered Accountant with 25 years' experience successfully developing businesses worldwide, including in Africa. He has been a senior executive and board member for several junior listed resource companies over the past 15 years and he has raised A\$300m in debt and equity over that period. He brings a wealth of corporate and management experience and he has been involved in developing at least three mining companies from start-up through to production. Mr Ralston was previously MD of Balamara Resources Ltd, which developed two large scale coal projects in Poland, and before that CFO Of Kangaroo Resources Ltd, which developed several coal projects in Indonesia into production, before trade sale to a major Indonesian coal producer for A\$600m in 2010. Mr Ralston was Non-Executive Chairman of Trigg Minerals Limited, a company listed on the ASX, between 2019-2024.
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Mr Ralston is a Non-Executive Director of Drillcube Pty Ltd, a private Australian company selling consumable products to undergrounds mines worldwide and a Non-Executive Director of Goldsuite Pty Ltd, a private Australian company selling liquid fertilizer products.
Mr Wearing is a Mining Engineer with 30 years' experience in the resource industry, including significant project experience in Africa. He has been involved in the technical management of African projects for several companies, including Resolute Mining and Barrick Gold, and he has managed studies for several major projects including the Kibali Gold Project for Moto Gold, Syama Project in Mali, and Golden Pride in Tanzania. He brings a wealth of technical expertise to the team. His knowledge in study management, operations planning and costing, as well as operations management, will be critical to the Orom-Cross Project moving forward as the Company moves towards first production.
The Company voluntarily observes the requirements of the UK Corporate Governance Code, save as set out below. As at the date of this Document the Company is, and at the date of Admission will be, in compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code with the exception of the following:
The Company's strategy is to fully develop the Orom-Cross Project.
The Company has structured a lean organisation that is focused on maximising the potential returns to shareholders through carefully targeted acquisition(s), and future development with the aim of accelerated exploration and evaluation. The Company, as appropriate, uses a combination of in-house expertise and external consultants to manage operations.
The Company seeks to keep general and administrative overhead costs to a minimum, whilst balancing the need to hire and retain the most suitable personnel, advisors and contractors. Given the small size of the Company, corporate and operating costs are closely monitored by management to ensure appropriate levels of spending.
The Board of Directors participate in regular formal board meetings.
The Group's progress on achieving its key targets are regularly communicated to investors through stock exchange announcements, i.e. Regulatory News Service ("RNS"). These can also be found under the "Investors, Media" section of the Company's website.
The Board is currently comprised of one executive director and two non-executive Directors. This composition is considered to be an appropriate balance given the Company's current size. The Board is responsible to the shareholders for the proper management of the Company. It meets regularly to set and monitor strategy, examine commercial opportunities, identify and consider key risks, consider capital expenditure projects and other significant financing matters and report to shareholders.
Biographical details of the directors can be found on the Company's website and in this Part II above.
The Board has a number of committees as explained below.
The Audit Committee comprises of Cameron Pearce, chairman of the committee, and Alex Passmore and meets at least twice a year and is responsible for ensuring that the Group's financial performance is properly monitored, controlled and reported. The Audit Committee is responsible for the scope and effectiveness of the external audit and compliance by the Group with statutory and other regulatory requirements.
The Audit Committee monitors in discussion with the auditors the integrity of the financial statements of the Group, any formal announcements relating to the Group's financial performance and review significant financial reporting judgments contained in them and reviews the Group's internal financial controls and review the Group's internal control and risk management systems and reviews and monitors the external auditor's independence and objectivity and the effectiveness of the audit process, taking into consideration relevant UK professional and regulatory requirements.
The Remuneration Committee comprises Sam Quinn, chairman of the committee, and Alex Passmore, and meets at least annually and is responsible for setting the remuneration policy for all executives, directors and the Company's chairman, including pension rights and any compensation payments and recommends and monitors the level and structure of remuneration for senior management
Given the Company's current size, the Board has not considered it necessary to undertake a formal assessment of the Board performance and effectiveness. However, any deficiencies in Board performance and effectiveness would be identified on an ad hoc basis.
Page 10 of the Audited Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 presents the section 172 statement which discusses how the Company considers the interests of shareholders and other relevant stakeholders in the decision making process.
In addition, the Company publishes historical annual reports, notices of meetings and other publications, including regular operational updates. These can be found on its website.
The Board is committed to maintaining good communication and having dialogue with private and institutional shareholders, as well as analysts.
The EU Market Abuse Regulation came into effect in the UK on 3 July 2019 and the Company has implemented relevant policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of the regime. The Company administers compliance in-house, consulting with the company secretary and legal counsel regularly.
It is the Company's policy, as set out in the Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption Policy, to conduct all of its business in an honest and ethical manner and to take a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. The Company is committed:
The purpose of the Policy is to set out the Company's responsibilities, and the responsibilities of those working for the Group, in observing and upholding its position on anti-bribery and anti-corruption and to provide information and guidance to those working for the Group on how to recognise and deal with bribery and corruption issues.
The Company has adopted a share dealing policy regulating dealing in securities of the Company by the Board and other persons discharging managerial responsibilities (and their persons closely associated) which contains provisions appropriate for a company whose shares are admitted to trading on the LSE and subject to MAR. The Company will take all reasonable steps to ensure compliance by the Board and any relevant employees with the terms of that share dealing policy. The Directors consider that this share dealing policy is appropriate for a company whose shares are admitted to trading on the LSE.
Potential areas for conflicts of interest for the Directors in relation to the Group include:
The Articles contain provisions whereby a director shall not vote on or be counted in the quorum of any Board meeting in respect of, any matter in which he has, directly or indirectly, any material interest.
Warrant holders have agreed to subscribe for New Ordinary Shares through the exercise of Warrants as follows:
to give a total of 5,583,334 Warrant Shares to be issued for a total aggregate of £297,500 ("Gross Proceeds").
Under the terms of the relevant Warrant Instruments, any exercise by a Warrant holder is irrevocable save with the consent of the Directors of the Company. There is no statutory right of withdrawal. The Warrant Instruments provide that if the Ordinary Shares are quoted on the Official List, the Company will not later than 15 days after the issue of such Warrant Shares, apply to such body for permission to deal in or for quotation of such Ordinary Shares (as the case may be) and shall use its best endeavours to secure such permission or quotation. The Directors have agreed that the exercise of the Warrants and the issue of the Warrant Shares shall be conditional only on Admission. If Admission does not take place, the exercise of the Warrants will not take place and any exercise monies will be returned to the Warrant holder.
The Warrant Shares will, when issued as fully paid, rank pari passu in all respects with the Existing Ordinary Shares, including the right to receive all dividends or other distributions declared, made or paid after the date of their issue and in respect of Voting Rights.
The Company shall issue 5,558,931 New Ordinary Shares ("Adviser Shares") at an issue price of 7.3 pence, being the share price at LPD, to advisers in satisfaction of payments due in respect of services provided to the Company. Tavira Financial Ltd has agreed to accept the issue to it of 3,558,931 New Ordinary Shares in satisfaction of fees due, Flowcomms Ltd has agreed to accept the issue of 1,000,000 New Ordinary Shares in satisfaction of fees due and Jamie Dwyer has agreed to accept the issue of 1,000,000 New Ordinary Shares in relation fees due in respect of financial advisory, broking and investor relations services provided to the Company.
Application will be made for the New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to listing on the Equity Shares (Transition) category of the Official List and to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. It is expected that Admission will become effective and dealings in the New Ordinary Shares will commence at 8.00 a.m. on 28 November 2025.
At the Share Price of the Company as at 24 November 2025, the Enlarged Share Capital will have a market capitalisation of £28.9m on Admission. The New Ordinary Shares will, on Admission, be registered within ISIN GB00BFCMVS34 and SEDOL number BFCMVS3.
In accordance with LR 5.5.2, on Admission at least 10 per cent. of the Shares will be in public hands (as defined in the Listing Rules).
The Warrant holders must pay the relevant exercise price as set out in the respective Warrant Instrument and noted in section 1 of this Part III ("Exercise Price") for the Warrant Shares and if the Warrant holder fails to pay as so directed by the Company, the subscription for the Warrant Shares will not be valid and will be rejected.
If Admission does not occur, subscription monies for the Warrant Shares will be returned to the Warrant holder by the Company without interest at the risk of the Warrant holder.
No expenses will be charged by the Company to investors in connection with the exercise of the Warrants.
Details regarding liability for stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax is as set out in Part VI of this Document.
CREST is a paperless settlement procedure enabling securities to be evidenced otherwise than by a certificate and transferred otherwise than by written instrument. The Articles permit the holding of Ordinary Shares under the CREST system. Accordingly, settlement of transactions in the Ordinary Shares following Admission may take place within the CREST system if any Shareholder so wishes.
CREST is a voluntary system and investors who wish to receive and retain certificates for their securities will be able to do so. Except as otherwise described herein, the Warrant holders may elect to receive New Ordinary Shares in uncertificated form if such Shareholder is a member (as defined in the CREST Regulations) in relation to CREST.
It is intended that settlement of the New Ordinary Shares subscribed for by the Warrant holders will take place by means of crediting relevant CREST stock accounts on Admission. Dealings in advance of crediting of the relevant CREST stock account shall be at the risk of the person concerned.
The New Ordinary Shares will not be registered under the US Securities Act or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and may not be taken up, offered, sold, resold, transferred, delivered or distributed, directly or indirectly, within into or in the United States.
The Company's Existing Ordinary Shares are, and the New Ordinary Shares will be, freely transferable and tradeable with no restrictions on transfer, provided that, for shares in certificated form, the transfer is for a share which is fully paid up, is in favour of not more than four transferees, the Company has no lien over the shares in question, the transfer is in respect of only one class of share, it is duly stamped or shown to the Board to be exempt from stamp duty and the provisions in the Articles relating to registration of transfers have been complied with. For shares in uncertificated form, the transfer must be permitted by the uncertificated securities rules. On Admission, all Ordinary Shares will be fully paid and free from all liens.
The information set out below is relevant to Admission. The various sections of the documents detailed below, which are incorporated by reference into this Document, are included to provide the information required under the UK Prospectus Regulation Rules and to ensure that Shareholders and others are aware of all information which, according to the particular nature of the Company and of the Ordinary Shares, is necessary to enable Shareholders and others to make an informed assessment of the assets and liabilities, financial position, profit and losses and prospects of the Company.
Any non-incorporated parts of the documents incorporated by reference and detailed below are either not relevant for the investor or the relevant information is included elsewhere in this Document. Any documents themselves incorporated by reference or referred or cross-referred to in the documents referred to below shall not form part of this Document.
The following financial information has been incorporated by reference:
The Company's audited financial information for the year ended 30 September 2022 can be viewed on the Company's website at www.blencoweresources.com.
The document incorporated by reference is the Company's statutory audited accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022. All parts of this Document are relevant for the investor. Any documents themselves incorporated by reference or referred or cross-referred to in the documents referred to below shall not form part of this Document.
The Company Financial Information was prepared in accordance with IFRS and includes, on the pages specified below, the following information:
The audited financial information available includes the following:
The Company's independent auditor concluded that the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the Company's affairs as at 30 September 2022 and of its loss for the year then ended.
The Company's auditor highlighted a material uncertainty related to going concern as the Company during the year ended 30 September 2022 on the basis that the Company would require to raise further capital in the forthcoming 12 months to remain a going concern. The auditor noted the following:
"We draw attention to note 2.7 to the financial statements, which explains that the Group and Parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the availability on further fundraising. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the Group's and Parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate."
The Company's audited financial information for the year ended 30 September 2023 can be viewed on the Company's website at www.blencoweresources.com.
The document incorporated by reference is the Company's statutory audited accounts for the year ended 30 September 2023. All parts of this Document are relevant for the investor. Any documents themselves incorporated by reference or referred or cross-referred to in the documents referred to below shall not form part of this Document.
The Company Financial Information was prepared in accordance with IFRS and includes, on the pages specified below, the following information:
The audited financial information available includes the following:
| Company Information | 1 |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer report | 2 |
| Strategic Report | 4 |
| Director's Report | 11 |
| Corporate Governance | 15 |
| Directors' Remuneration report | 21 |
| Independent Auditor's Report | 23 |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 29 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | 30 |
| Parent Statement of Financial Position | 31 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 32 |
| Parent Statement of Changes in Equity | 33 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 34 |
| Parent Statement of Cash Flows | 35 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 36 |
The Company's independent auditor concluded that the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the Company's affairs as at 30 September 2023 and of its loss for the year then ended.
The Company's auditor highlighted a material uncertainty related to going concern as the Company during the year ended 30 September 2023 and on the basis that the Company would require to raise further capital in the forthcoming 12 months to remain a going concern. The auditor noted the following:
"We draw attention to note 2.3 to the financial statements, which explains that the Group and Parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the availability on further fundraising. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the Group's and Parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate."
The Company's audited financial information for the year ended 30 September 2024 can be viewed on the Company's website at www.blencoweresources.com.
The document incorporated by reference is the Company's statutory audited accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024. All parts of this Document are relevant for the investor. Any documents themselves incorporated by reference or referred or cross-referred to in the documents referred to below shall not form part of this Document.
The Company Financial Information was prepared in accordance with IFRS and includes, on the pages specified below, the following information:
The audited financial information available includes the following:
| Company Information | 1 |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer report | 2 |
| Strategic Report | 4 |
| Director's Report | 11 |
| Corporate Governance | 15 |
| Directors' Remuneration report | 21 |
| Independent Auditor's Report | 23 |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 29 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | 30 |
| Parent Statement of Financial Position | 31 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 32 |
| Parent Statement of Changes in Equity | 33 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 34 |
| Parent Statement of Cash Flows | 35 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 36 |
The Company's independent auditor concluded that the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the Company's affairs as at 30 September 2024 and of its loss for the year then ended.
The Company's auditor highlighted a material uncertainty related to going concern as the Company during the year ended 30 September 2024 on the basis that the Company would require to raise further capital in the forthcoming 12 months to remain a going concern. The auditor noted the following:
"We draw attention to note 2.3 to the financial statements, which explains that the Group and Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the availability on further fundraising to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study and meet its obligations as they fall due. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the Group's and Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate."
The Company's unaudited financial information for the six months ended 31 March 2025 can be viewed on the Company's website at www.blencoweresources.com.
The document incorporated by reference is the Company's unaudited financial information for the six months ended 31 March 2025. All parts of this Document are relevant for the investor. Any documents themselves incorporated by reference or referred or cross-referred to in the documents referred to below shall not form part of this Document.
The Company's unaudited financial information for the six months ended 31 March 2024 can be viewed on the Company's website at www.blencoweresources.com.
The document incorporated by reference is the Company's unaudited financial information for the six months ended 31 March 2024. All parts of this Document are relevant for the investor. Any documents themselves incorporated by reference or referred or cross-referred to in the documents referred to below shall not form part of this Document.
The following table shows the gross capitalisation and indebtedness of the Group as at 31 August 2025.
The capitalisation and indebtedness information has been derived from the Group's unaudited management and accounting books and records.
The following table does not reflect the impact of the exercise of Warrants and Admission on the Company's capitalisation and indebtedness.
| As at 31 August 2025 £ |
||
|---|---|---|
| A | Cash | 465,645 |
| B | Cash Equivalent | – |
| C | Trading Securities | – |
| D | Liquidity (A)+(B)+(C) | 465,645 |
| E | Current financial receivable | – |
| F | Current bank debt | – |
| G | Current portion of non-current debt | – |
| H | Other current financial debt | 536,553 |
| I | Current Financial Debt (F) + (G) + (H) | 536,553 |
| J | Net Current Financial Assets (I) – (E) – (D) | 70,907 |
| K | Non-current bank loans | – |
| L | Bonds issued | – |
| M | Other non-current loans | – |
| N | Non-current Financial Indebtedness (K) + (L) + (M) | – |
| O | Net Financial Indebtedness (J) + (N) | 70,907 |
| CAPITALISATION | ||
| P | Share capital | 3,093,541 |
| Q | Share premium | 12,454,359 |
| Share issue cost | –519,632 | |
| R | Other reserves | –4,555,047 |
| S | Total capitalisation | 10,473,221 |
| T | TOTAL CAPITALISATION AND INDEDTEDNESS (O)+(S) | 10,544,129 |
There have been no material changes to the capitalisation and indebtedness of the Group between 31 August 2025 and the date of publication of this Document.
The following information is based on UK tax law and HMRC practice currently in force in the UK. Such law and practice (including, without limitation, rates of tax) is in principle subject to change at any time. The information that follows is for guidance purposes only. Any person who is in any doubt about his or her position should contact their professional advisor immediately.
The following information, which relates only to UK taxation, is applicable to persons who are resident in the UK and who beneficially own Ordinary Shares as investments and not as securities to be realised in the course of a trade. It is based on the law and practice currently in force in the UK. The information is not exhaustive and does not apply to potential investors:
Such Shareholders should consult their professional advisers without delay. Shareholders should note that tax law and interpretation can change and that, in particular, the levels, basis of and reliefs from taxation may change. Such changes may alter the benefits of investment in the Company.
Shareholders who are neither resident nor temporarily non-resident in the UK and who do not carry on a trade, profession or vocation through a branch, agency or permanent establishment in the UK with which the Ordinary Shares are connected, will not normally be liable to UK taxation on dividends paid by the Company or on capital gains arising on the sale or other disposal of Ordinary Shares. Such Shareholders should consult their own tax advisers concerning their tax liabilities.
Where the Company pays dividends, no UK withholding taxes are deducted at source. Shareholders who are resident in the UK for tax purposes will, depending on their circumstances, be liable to UK income tax or corporation tax on those dividends.
UK resident individual Shareholders who are domiciled in the UK, and who hold their Ordinary Shares as investments, will be subject to UK income tax on the amount of dividends received from the Company.
Dividend income received by UK tax resident individuals will have a £1,000 per annum dividend tax allowance. Dividend receipts in excess of £1,000 will be taxed at 8.75% for basic rate taxpayers, 33.75% for higher rate taxpayers, and 39.35% for additional rate taxpayers. The dividend allowance is expected to be reduced to £500 from 6 April 2024.
Shareholders who are subject to UK corporation tax should generally, and subject to certain anti-avoidance provisions, be able to claim exemption from UK corporation tax in respect of any dividend received but will not be entitled to claim relief in respect of any underlying tax.
Any gain arising on the sale, redemption or other disposal of Ordinary Shares will be taxed at the time of such sale, redemption or disposal as a capital gain.
The rate of capital gains tax on disposal of Ordinary shares by basic rate taxpayers is 10 per cent., and 20 per cent. for upper rate and additional rate taxpayers.
Subject to certain exemptions, the corporation tax rate applicable to taxable profits is currently 25 per cent.
The attention of Shareholders (whether corporates or individuals) within the scope of UK taxation is drawn to the provisions set out in, respectively, Part 15 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 and Chapter 1 of Part 13 of the Income Tax Act 2007, which (in each case) give powers to HMRC to raise tax assessments so as to cancel "tax advantages" derived from certain prescribed "transactions in securities".
No UK stamp duty or stamp duty reserve tax will be payable on the allotment and issue of New Ordinary Shares.
Most Investors will purchase existing Ordinary Shares using the CREST paperless clearance system and these acquisitions will be subject to stamp duty reserve tax at 0.5 per cent. where Ordinary Shares are acquired using paper (i.e. non-electronic settlement). Stamp duty will become payable at 0.5 per cent. if the purchase consideration exceeds £1,000.
The above comments are intended as a guide to the general stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax position and may not relate to persons such as charities, market makers, brokers, dealers, intermediaries and persons connected with depositary arrangements or clearance services to whom special rules apply.
THIS SUMMARY OF UK TAXATION ISSUES CAN ONLY PROVIDE A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THESE AREAS AND IT IS NOT A DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE TAX CONSIDERATIONS THAT MAY BE RELEVANT TO A DECISION TO INVEST IN THE COMPANY. THE SUMMARY OF CERTAIN UK TAX ISSUES IS BASED ON THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN FORCE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS DOCUMENT AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO ANY CHANGES IN UK LAWS OCCURRING AFTER SUCH DATE. LEGAL ADVICE SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH REGARD TO INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES. ANY PERSON WHO IS IN ANY DOUBT AS TO HIS TAX POSITION OR WHERE HE IS RESIDENT, OR OTHERWISE SUBJECT TO TAXATION, IN A JURISDICTION OTHER THAN THE UK, SHOULD CONSULT HIS PROFESSIONAL ADVISER.
The Directors of the Company, whose names appear on page 32 of this Document, and the Company accept responsibility for the information contained in this Document. To the best of the knowledge of the Directors, and the Company, the information contained in this Document is in accordance with the facts and the Document makes no omission likely to affect its import.
2.2.6 On 18 April 2019 a total of 10,000,000 Ordinary Shares were issued at an issue price of 4 pence per Ordinary Share.
2.2.7 On 28 April 2020 a total of 66,666,662 Ordinary Shares were issued as follows
2.2.26 On 12 December 2024 the Company issued 3,150,000 Ordinary Shares to the directors/key management on exercise of warrants under the October 2022 Warrant Instrument at an exercise price of 4 pence to raise £126,000.
2.2.27 On 19 December 2024 the Company issued 3,691,250 Ordinary Shares at a price of 4 pence to raise £147,650 (before expenses).
Admission: Issued (full paid) Number Ordinary Shares 405,330,172
2.3.3 The Shareholders in general meeting have authorised at the last Annual General Meeting, the pre-emption rights in the Articles are disapplied in respect of the issue for cash of 100,000,000 Ordinary Shares, together with any Ordinary Shares to be issued pursuant to the exercise any option or warrant. Such authority is till the next Annual General Meeting, unless such authority is varied, revoked or renewed prior to such date by a special resolution of the Company in general meeting, save that the Company may before such expiry make offers or agreements which would or might require equity securities to be issued or granted after such expiry and the Directors of the Company may issue or grant equity securities in pursuance of any such offer or agreement
notwithstanding that the authority given to the Directors of the Company pursuant to the above resolution have expired.
4.1 So far as the Company is aware, as at the date of this Document and on Admission, the following persons will have a notifiable, direct or indirect, interest in the Company's share capital or Voting Rights of three per cent. (3%) or more following enquiries of the shareholder register and disclosures made to the Company:
| Shareholder | Holding at LPD |
% at LPD | Holding on Admission |
% on Admissionl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hargraves Lansdowne (Nominees) | ||||
| Limited* | 90,256,691 | 22.9 90,256,691 | 22.3 | |
| Interactive Investor Services Nominees | ||||
| Limited* | 51,251,029 | 13.0 51,251,029 | 12.6 | |
| Lawshare Nominees Limited* | 38,179,172 | 9.7 38,179,172 | 9.4 | |
| Vidacos Nominees Limited* | 17,623,323 | 4.5 17,623,323 | 4.4 | |
| ADT Drilling Ltd | 15,600,000 | 4.0 15,600,000 | 3.8 | |
| Bank of New York Nominees Limited* | 14,517,278 | 3.7 14,517,278 | 3.6 | |
| Pershing Nominees Limited* | 13,392,102 | 3.4 13,392,102 | 3.3 | |
| Global Investment Strategy UK Limited* | 12,426,758 | 3.2 12,426,758 | 3.1 | |
*Aggregate holdings held in nominee companies by the shareholder.
5.1 The interests of the Directors and Key Management and their Connected Persons in the share capital of the Company, following Admission, all of which are beneficial, will be as follows:
| Director/Key Management |
Holding at LPD |
% holding | Holding on Admission |
% holding | Options | DFS Performance Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Pearce | 10,516,667 | 2.7 10,516,667 | 2.6 | 8,166,667 | 3,000,000 | |
| Sam Quinn* | 7,666,667 | 1.9 | 7,666,667 | 1.9 | 6,583,333 | 2,250,000 |
| Alex Passmore | 2,650,000 | 0.7 | 2,650,000 | 0.7 | 2,683,333 | 750,000 |
| Mike Ralston** | 8,225,000 | 2.1 | 8,225,000 | 2.0 10,166,667 | 3,000,000 | |
| Iain Wearing | 10,324,999 | 2.6 10,324,999 | 2.5 | 8,833,333 | 3,000,000 |
* Held by Lionshead Consultants Limited, a company controlled by Sam Quinn
The provisions contained in the Company's Memorandum of Association determining its objects state that the Company's main activity is that of a general commercial company.
7.1 Set out below is a summary of the provisions of the Articles of the Company. A copy of the Articles is available for inspection at the address specified for the Company on page 32 of this Document.
** Held by Michael Ralston & Sharon Ralston as Trustees for the Ralston Family Trust
The Shareholders have the right to receive notice of, and to vote at, general meetings of the Company. Each Shareholder who is present in person (or, being a corporation, by representative) at a general meeting on a show of hands has one vote and, on a poll, every such holder who is present in person (or, being a corporation, by representative) or by proxy has one vote in respect of every share held by him.
The Company may, subject to the provisions of the Act and the Articles, by ordinary resolution from time to time declare dividends to be paid to members not exceeding the amount recommended by the Board. Any such dividends shall be paid subject to the provisions of the Act in so far as, in the Board's opinion, the Company's profits justify such payments. The right of a Shareholder to the distribution of the surplus assets of the Company on its liquidation, is to a share in proportion to the amount to which, at the commencement of the winding, the shares held by it are paid up. Under the Articles, on a voluntary winding up of the Company the liquidator may, on obtaining any sanction required by law, divide among the members in kind the whole or any part of the assets of the Company, whether or not the assets consist of property of one kind or of different lands; and vest the whole or any part of the assets in trustees upon such trusts for the benefit of the members as he, with the like sanction, shall determine.
Subject to the provisions of the Companies Act, if at any time the share capital of the Company is divided into shares of different classes any of the rights for the time being attached to any share or class of shares in the Company may (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class) be varied or abrogated in such manner (if any) as may be provided by such rights or, in the absence of any such provision, either with the consent in writing of the holders of not less than three quarters of the issued shares of the class or with the sanction of a special resolution passed at a separate general meeting of the holders of shares of the class duly convened and held as provided in the Articles. The foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall apply also to the variation or abrogation of the special rights attached to some only of the shares of any class as if each group of shares of the class differently treated formed a separate class the separate rights of which are to be varied.
7.9.3 No business shall be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum is present when the meeting proceeds to business, but the absence of a quorum shall not preclude the choice or appointment of a chairman of the meeting, which shall not be treated as part of the business of the meeting. Save as otherwise provided by the Articles, two Shareholders present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote shall be a quorum for all purposes.
The business and affairs of the Company may be managed by, or under the direction or supervision of the Board. The Board has all the powers necessary for managing and for directing and supervising, the business and affairs of the Company. Subject to the Articles and to the provisions of the Companies Act, the Directors may exercise all the powers of the Company to borrow money, and to mortgage or charge its undertaking, and all or any part of its property and uncalled capital, and to issue debentures and other securities, whether outright or as collateral security for any debt, liability or obligation of the Company or of any third party.
The Board may, if they are so authorised by an ordinary resolution of the Shareholders, decide to capitalise any undivided profits of the Company (whether or not they are available for distribution), or any sum standing to the credit of the Company's share premium account or capital redemption reserve.
Subject to the Act, the Board may permit title to shares of any class to be issued or held otherwise than by a certificate and to be transferred by means of a relevant system without a certificate.
Under the Act, if a person who has made a general offer to acquire shares were to acquire 90% of the shares to which the offer relates and 90% of the voting rights carried by those shares before the expiry of three months from the last day on which the offer can be accepted, it could then compulsorily acquire the remaining 10%. It would do so by sending a notice to outstanding Shareholders telling them that it will compulsorily acquire their shares and then, six weeks later, executing a transfer of the outstanding shares in its favour and paying the consideration to the Company, which would be held on trust for outstanding Shareholders. The consideration offered to the Shareholders whose shares are compulsorily acquired under the Act must, in general, be the same as the consideration that was available under the takeover offer.
The Act gives minority Shareholders in the Company a right to be bought out in certain circumstances by a person who has made a general offer as described in paragraph 6.12.1 above. If, at any time before the end of the period within which the offer can be accepted, the offeror holds or has agreed to acquire not less than 90% of the shares in the Company and 90% of the voting rights in the Company, any holder of shares who has not accepted the offer can, by a written communication to the offeror, require it to acquire those shares.
The offeror is required to give such Shareholder notice of his right to be bought out within one month of that right arising. The offeror may impose a time limit on the rights of minority Shareholders to be bought out, but that period cannot end less than three months after the end of the acceptance period.
If a Shareholder exercises his rights, the offeror is entitled and bound to acquire those shares on the terms of the offer or on such other terms as may be agreed.
8.1 As at the date of this Document, the Company has granted options over 36,433,333 Ordinary Shares pursuant to the terms of the Company's Share Option Scheme. The options are held as follows:
| Issue Date | 16 December 2020 |
16 December 2021 |
27 October 2022 |
26 November 2024 |
3 October 2025 |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expiry Date | 16 December | 16 December | 27 October | 26 November | 3 October | |
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2027 | ||
| Exercise Price |
£0.06 | £0.06 | £0.05* | £0.05 | £0.005 | |
| Cameron Pearce |
1,666,667 | 1,500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 8,166,667 |
| Mike | ||||||
| Ralston | 2,333,333 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 2,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 10,333,333 |
| Lionshead Consultants Ltd (beneficially owned by Sam Quinn) |
1,583,333 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 750,000 | 2,250,000 | 6,583,333 |
| Alexander Passmore |
416,667 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 350,000 | 750,000 | 2,516,667 |
| Iain Wearing | 2,333,333 | 1,500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 8,833,333 |
* The options granted on 27 October 2022 with an exercise price of 5 pence only become exercisable once the price of the Ordinary Shares is at or above 10 pence for 10 continuous trading days.
The Company is of the opinion that, taking into account the existing cash resources of the Company and the Net Proceeds from the exercise of Warrants, the working capital available to the Company is insufficient for the next 12 months from the date of this Document (the "Working Capital Period").
The Company is targeting to complete the project financing of phase one production by June 2026. The project financing will require the Company to raise approximately £20 million through a combination of debt and/or equity, therefore, at this point in time during the Working Capital Period, the Company will suffer a working capital shortfall. The project financing will fund the capital expenditure to commence mining and production of phase one production at Orom-Cross which is targeting the production of up to 20,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate and 1,000 tonnes of micronsed graphite per annum. The Company is currently in the early phases of identifying project financing partners and appointed the lead project finance adviser in January 2025. The project financing phase will commence in earnest following the publication of the DFS in Q4 2025 and subsequent due diligence to be undertaken by investor groups.
The Company cannot guarantee that the project financing will be completed with regard to the capital raise and within the target timeframe of June 2026 given the current early phases of engagement with investor groups pending the publication of the DFS. The Company is targeting an all-debt funded project financing package and has held preliminary discussions with several financing groups including the DFC. The Company may be required to supplement any debt raised by raising additional equity. In the event the Company is required to raise any equity, it will seek to raise equity from existing and new shareholders who are supportive of the Company's project finance strategy.
The Company expects the construction of the plant to take approximately 9 months from close of project financing.
The Company has sufficient cash resources to complete the DFS and the due diligence phase for the project financing following a placing of new shares to raise £1.1m in September 2025 and recent exercises of warrants of £640,000 since October 2025. Also, the Company is now raising equity consistently from the exercise of Warrants held by investors. The Company could raise up to approximately £4 million from the exercise of all the outstanding Warrants. As at the date of this Document, all of the Warrants are now "in the money", therefore, the Board expects to see a notable
** The DFS Performance Options granted on 3 October 2025 with an exercise price of £0.005 only become exercisable on publication of the DFS.
increase in Warrants being exercised in the forthcoming months which will further increase cash resources for working capital purposes.
If the Company failed to raise any debt or equity for the project financing, it would be required to delay the construction of the plant until such time as the project financing package could successfully be finalised. The Company could also consider alternative strategies that may include joint ventures or a partial disposal at project level to facilitate the project financing.
In the event of complete failure to complete the project financing the Company would postpone the requirement to raise £20m for phase one production until such time that market conditions allow for the development of the Project to be financed. In this scenario, the Company would only be required to fund its general and administrative costs which the Board is confident that can be met during the Working Capital Period from the Company's current cash resources following the recent capital raised since September 2025.
10.1 The Directors and Key Management currently hold and have held the following directorships, partnerships or positions on the administrative, management or supervisory bodies of the following companies within the five years prior to the publication of this Document (other than in respect of the Company):
| Director Cameron Pearce |
Current Directorships and Partnerships Polish Coal Resources Limited JLP Nominees Pty Ltd Waitaki Pty Ltd Consolidated African Resources Limited Penina Resources Limited Blencowe Battery Mines Uganda SMC Limited |
Previous Directorships and Partnerships CEB Resources plc Black Gibb Pty Ltd Pangaea Energy Limited Forum Energy Limited Kabuni Limited Mantle Diamonds Limited Glenwick plc Stallion Resources plc Emmerson plc Harena Resources Plc |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Quinn | Savannah Minerals Limited Tamar Minerals plc Lionshead Consultants Limited Red Rock Resources plc Nutrimentum (UK) Limited Ceylon Phosphates (UK) Limited Ceyphos Fertilisers (Private) Limited Alkemy Capital Investments plc Gem Recovery Systems Limited Direct Excellence Limited Tees Valley Lithium Limited Port Hedland Lithium Pty Ltd Sedgwick Resources Limited Consolidated African Resources Limited Penina Resources Limited Blencowe Battery Mines Uganda SMC Limited Tamar Exploration Limited Tees Valley Graphite Limited |
Glenwick plc Dragon Diamond Ventures Limited Foriet Oy Marula Gold Mines (Pty) Ltd BMR Resources Bulgaria EAD BMR Resources Poland Sp Zoo Dragon Resource Ventures Limited Sedgwick Resources Limited Balkan Mineral Resources Limited Silvertree Partners LLP Direct Excellence Limited Trident Resources plc Pacific Petroleum Holdings plc Parq Capital Management (UK) Limited Emmerson plc |
Current Directorships and Previous Directorships and Director Partnerships Partnerships
Alex Passmore Aspire Mining Ltd Equator Resources Ltd Cockatoo Iron NL Archipelago Iron Pty Ltd Pearl Gull Pty Ltd
Silver Gull Iron Pty Ltd Horizon Advisors Pty Ltd Verde Trading Pty Ltd Venus Corporation Pty Ltd Neptuen Corporation Pty Ltd
Michael Ralston Goldsuite Pty Ltd Balamara Resources Pty Ltd Drillcube Pty Ltd NorthWest Cobalt Pty Ltd Trigg Minerals Limited
Iain Wearing None None
The Company and Mr Pearce have entered into a letter of appointment, effective from the Company's initial admission dated 27 February 2020 pursuant to which Mr Pearce is engaged as an Executive Director and Chairman of the Company with fees of £96,000 per annum. The appointment is for a term of 24 months from the date of initial admission and thereafter can be terminated by the Company on six months written notice or by Mr Pearce on three months written notice. If there is a change of control (as defined in the letter of appointment), Mr Pearce will be entitled to 100 per cent. of his annual fee as a lump sum payment if the Company terminates his appointment, or if Mr Pearce chooses to terminate his appointment within 12 months following a change of control.
The Company and Mr Quinn have entered into a letter of appointment, effective from the Company's initial admission dated 27 February 2020 pursuant to which Mr Quinn is engaged as a Non-Executive Director with fees of £24,000 per annum. The appointment is for a term of 24 months from the date of initial admission and thereafter can be terminated by the Company on six months written notice or by Mr Quinn on three months written notice. If there is a change of control (as defined in the letter of appointment), Mr Quinn will be entitled to 100 per cent. of his annual fee as a lump sum payment if the Company terminates his appointment, or if Mr Quinn chooses to terminate his appointment within 12 months following a change of control.
The Company and Mr Passmore have entered into a letter of appointment, effective from the Company's initial admission dated 27 February 2020 pursuant to which Mr Passmore is engaged as a Non-Executive Director with fees of £24,000 per annum. The appointment is for a term of 24 months from the date of initial admission and thereafter can be terminated by the Company on six months written notice or by Mr Passmore on three months written notice. If there is a change of control (as defined in the letter of appointment), Mr Passmore will be entitled to 100 per cent. of his annual fee as a lump sum payment if the Company terminates his appointment, or if Mr Passmore chooses to terminate his appointment within 12 months following a change of control.
The Company and Mr Ralston have entered into an employment contract, effective from the Company's initial admission, dated 27 February 2020 pursuant to which Mr Ralston is appointed to serve as Chief Executive Officer to oversee all administrative, financial and operational activities of the Company. The employment may be terminated on either party giving six months' notice of termination. The Company may terminate the employment for cause at any time. Mr Ralston is paid a salary of £120,000. The agreement provides for restrictive covenants on termination.
The Company and Mr Wearing have entered into an employment contract, effective from the Company's initial admission, dated 27 February 2020 pursuant to which Mr Wearing is appointed to serve as Chief Operating Officer to oversee all technical and operational activities of the Company. The employment may be terminated on either party giving six months' notice of termination. The Company may terminate the employment for cause at any time. Mr Wearing will be paid a salary of £120,000 p.a. The agreement provides for restrictive covenants on termination.
The Company is the ultimate holding company of the following subsidiary:
| Name | Country of incorporation |
Date of incorporation |
Issued shares |
% owned by Company |
Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated African Resources (Uganda) Ltd |
Uganda Reg No. 133327 company |
6 July 2011 | 2 | 100 * | Project Holding Company |
Note * : one share held by a nominee of the Company
There are no governmental, legal or arbitration proceedings (including any such proceedings which are pending or threatened of which the Company and/or the Group is aware) during at least the previous 12 months from the date of this Document which may have, or have had in the recent past, significant effects on the Company's and/or the Group's financial position or profitability.
The Company has two employees being Mr Ralston and Mr Wearing, in addition to the Directors. The Company has no premises.
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There are currently no pensions or other similar arrangements in place with the Directors. It is intended that this position be reviewed upon the Company's financial position supporting any such arrangements which may be proposed.
As a result of the issue of the New Ordinary Shares the Company will have an Enlarged Share Capital of 405,330,172 Ordinary Shares. The Existing Shareholders' shareholding is 394,187,907 Ordinary Shares. Therefore, the Existing Shareholders will hold approximately 97% of the Enlarged Share Capital as a result of the dilution from the issue of the New Ordinary Shares. Shareholders may experience a approximately 26% dilution in their holdings of Ordinary Shares, assuming the maximum amount of the Existing Warrants, Options and DFS Performance Shares are exercised (that is, his or her proportionate interest in the Company will decrease to approximately 74% of the Fully Diluted Share Capital).
As at 30 September 2024, the net asset value per Ordinary Share as extracted from the audited accounts of the Company for the 12-month period to 30 September 2024 incorporated by reference into Part IV of this Document was £0.0268 per Ordinary Share.
Except as provided below, during the period covered by the Historical Financial Information and up to the date of this Document, the Company has not completed any related party transactions of a kind set out in the Standards adopted according to Regulation (EC) No 1606/ 2002 as it applies in the European Union. The Company has entered into the related party transactions set out in note 19 to the Company's audited financial information for the year ended 30 September 2022, note 19 to the Company's audited financial information for the year ended 30 September 2023, note 19 to the Company's audited financial information for the year ended 30 September 2024, note 11 to the Company's unaudited financial information for the six months ended 31 March 2024, and note 11 to the Company's unaudited financial information for the six months ended 31 March 2025, incorporated by reference in Part IV of this Document].
The Company expects that on Admission it will have a total of £1,062,500 cash available for the period of 12 months from the date of this Document, comprising:
Since 31 March 2025 (being the date to which the unaudited financial information for the six-period ended 31 March 2025 has been prepared and published via RIS on 2 June 2025), there has been no significant change in the financial performance or financial position of the Group.
shares in which he is already interested and in which persons acting in concert with him are interested) carry 30% or more of the voting rights of a company subject to the City Code; or (ii) any person who, together with persons acting in concert with him, is interested in shares which in the aggregate carry not less than 30% but does not hold more than 50% of the voting rights of such a company, if such person, or any person acting in concert with him, acquires an interest in any other shares which increases the percentage of shares carrying voting rights in which he is interested, then, except with the consent of the Takeover Panel, he must make a general offer to the holders of any class of equity share capital, whether voting or non-voting, and also to the holders of any other class of transferable securities carrying voting rights to acquire the balance of the shares not held by him and his concert party.
The following material contracts are those contracts which have been entered into by the Company: (a) in the two years immediately preceding the date of this Document (other than in the ordinary course of business); and (b) which contain any provision under which the Company has any obligation or entitlement which is material to the Company as at the date of this Document (other than those entered into in the ordinary course of business):
A deed of warrant grant dated 22 May 2023 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted to a number of placees in the placing undertaken by the Company announced on 18 May 2023, over 6,985,000 Ordinary Shares ("May 2023 Placing"). Each Warrant is exercisable at 8p per Share at any time from the date of the May 2023 Placing for a period of three years.
A deed of warrant grant dated 22 May 2023 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted over 459,576 000 Ordinary Shares. Each Warrant is exercisable at 8p per Share at any time from the date of the May 2023 Placing for a period of three years.
A deed of warrant grant dated 12 November 2024 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted to a number of placees in the placing undertaken by the Company announced on 12 November 2024, over 24,526,814 Ordinary Shares ("Nov 2024 Placing"). Each Warrant is exercisable at 4 pence per Share at any time from the date of the April 2025 Placing for a period of 4 years.
A deed of warrant grant dated 12 November 2024 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted to the Broker to the Nov 2024 Placing over 2,150,000 Ordinary Shares. Each Warrant is exercisable at 4 pence per Share at any time from the date of the April 2025 Placing for a period of 4 years.
A deed of warrant grant dated 25 April 2025 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted to a number of placees in the placing undertaken by the Company announced on 16 April 2025, over 31,666,669 Ordinary Shares ("April 2025 Placing"). Each Warrant is exercisable at 4.5 pence per Share at any time from the date of the April 2025 Placing for a period of 2 years.
A deed of warrant grant dated 25 April 2025 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted to the Broker to the April 2025 Placing over 2,000,000 Ordinary Shares. Each Warrant is exercisable at 4 pence per Share at any time from the date of the April 2025 Placing for a period of 3 years.
A deed of warrant grant dated 12 August 2025 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted to a number of placees in the placing undertaken by the Company announced on 30 July 2025, over 7,250,000 Ordinary Shares ("August 2025 Placing"). Each Warrant is exercisable at 5 pence per Share at any time from the date of the April 2025 Placing for a period of 2 years.
A deed of warrant grant dated 12 August 2025 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted to the Broker to the August 2025 Placing over 435,250 Ordinary Shares. Each Warrant is exercisable at 4 pence per Share at any time from the date of the April 2025 Placing for a period of 3 years.
A deed of warrant grant dated 17 September 2025 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted to a number of placees in the placing undertaken by the Company announced on 12 September 2025, over 21,052,632 Ordinary Shares ("September 2025 Placing"). Each Warrant is exercisable at 6.5 pence per Share at any time from the date of the September 2025 Placing for a period of 2 years.
A deed of warrant grant dated 17 September 2025 has been created by the Company pursuant to which warrants were granted to the Broker to the September 2025 Placing over 1,263,158 Ordinary Shares. Each Warrant is exercisable at 4.75 pence per Share at any time from the date of the September 2025 Placing for a period of 3 years.
The Company has entered into a contract with CPC Engineering Pty. Ltd. ("CPC") dated 20 January 2023 pursuant to which CPC will provide services to prepare the definitive feasibility study in accordance with the requirements of the contract. The fee is not fixed, but hourly/daily rates are provided which will be utilized to issue invoices for payment by the Company. It is intended that the contract will take 26 weeks to complete, with an anticipated start date of 20 February 2023. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Western Australia.
The Company and Tavira Financial Limited entered into an engagement letter dated June 2025 for the engagement of Tavira as financial adviser to the Company in respect of the preparation and publication of this Document. In consideration of the provision of the services, the Company shall pay an advisory fee satisfied by the issue of Adviser Shares.
The Company and the Development Finance Corporation, a United States of America based government agency that funds private sector projects ("DFC"), entered into a grant agreement dated 20 September 2023 pursuant to which the DFC shall make available to the Company up to, in aggregate, US\$5,000,000 to pay for certain costs incurred in relation to the DFS ("DFC Grant"). The DFC Grant is to be made available in tranches with the availability of each tranche being subject to the satisfaction of certain milestones in respect of the DFS work programme agreed with DFC. The initial tranche of US\$1,000,000 was made available upon execution of the DFC Grant Agreement. The full amount of the DFC Grant is, subject to the satisfaction of the milestones, available to the Company during the Working Capital Period. To date US\$4,750,000 grant funds have been received by the Company with remaining US\$250,000 receivable on completion of the DFS. The DFC Grant Agreement sets out the agreed budget for the DFS and the relevant works to be undertaken by the Company in respect of the DFS. Any amendment to such budget or works requires DFC consent. No interest accrues on the DFC Grant. The DFC Grant Agreement is governed by New York law.
The Company entered into a joint development agreement with American Energy Technologies Co. ("AETC") dated 15 July 2024 pursuant to which the Company shall deliver raw material graphite concentrate for processing and integration as part of the European Commission's Horizon 'SAFELOOP' Project, which project is supporting the use of Li-ion batteries in EV buses and is governed by a consortium agreement dated 1 June 2024 ("Project"). The Project will have a duration of 3 years ending on 31 May 2027. The total aggregate costs of participation in the joint venture is US\$300,000 payable in instalments. The Company may elect to combine the 2026 – 7 instalments into once tranche of US\$150,000 which shall become payable on signing and may be satisfied by the issue of Ordinary Shares at 5 pence per share with 2,330,000 Ordinary Shares required to be issued. The Ordinary Shares are subject to a lock-in till 1 January 2026 and thereafter AETC may sell Ordinary Shares with a value of up to US\$8,333 each calendar month ("Monthly Sale"). If the aggregate proceeds of the Monthly Sales are less than US\$150,000, the Company shall pay AETC the shortfall amount. Either party may terminate the agreement by giving not less than 30-days written notice. The agreement is governed by English law.
The Company entered into an engagement letter for the provision of services with Minrom Consulting Pty Ltd ("Minrom") dated 12 June 2024 (as amended on 25 July 2024) pursuant to which Minrom will provide the personnel and equipment in respect of assisting with the drilling program and update the geological and Block models. On completion of the drilling program, Minrom will update and issue a Competent Persons Report in respect of the Licences and the activities performed. The works are scheduled to commence in August 2024 and are scheduled to be completed in June 2025. The fee payable under the agreement is US\$90,000 and the Company has the right to elect to satisfy such fee by the issue of 1,400,000 Ordinary Shares at 5 pence.
The Company entered into a services agreement with ADT Drilling Limited ("ADT") dated 12 June 2024 (as amended on 18 July 2024) pursuant to which ADT will provide the personnel, equipment and services in respect of a Stage 7 Drilling Program as part of the DFS. On completion of the drilling program, The works are scheduled to commence in August 2024 and will continue until completed. Of the fees payable under the agreement, the Company may elect to satisfy mobilization fee of US\$1,000,000 by the issue of 15,600,000 Ordinary Shares at 5 pence.
The Company entered into a consultancy services agreement dated 28 September 2022 (as amended on 12 July 2024) with Oriental Jinyuan Holdings Pty Ltd ("Oriental") pursuant to which Oriental shall provide services including facilitating and arranging metallurgical testing, the introduction of end-users and the introduction of mining services providers. The Company will pay a fixed fee of AS\$300,000 in respect of the services to be undertaken from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026 ("Fixed Fee"). The Company may elect to pay the Fixed Fee in Ordinary Shares at 5 pence per share. The parties agree that the Fixed Fee equates to £165,000. Any shares issued will be subject to a 6-month lock-in followed by a 12-month orderly marketing period. In addition to the Fixed Fee, the Company is required to:
Oriental indemnifies the Company for any loss arising out of any negligent act or omission, breach of warranty, breach of the agreement and in respect of use of intellectual property rights. Either party may terminate the agreement on giving 2 months' notice to the other party. The contract is capable of earlier termination by either party for cause or non-payment. The agreement is governed by the laws of Western Australia with disputes to be settled by the courts of Western Australia.
The Company entered into an advisory services engagement letter dated 4 January 2025 with Waterborne Capital ("WBC"). WBC is engaged to provide advisory services with respect to equity and debt raising by the Company over a number of tranches, including the raising of debt for phase one production, which will be undertaken within 6-months of the date of publication of the DFS. Fixed and success fees are payable to WBC of which some may be satisfied by the issue of Ordinary Shares. The engagement letter is governed by South African law.
The Company and Flowcomms entered into an engagement letter dated 18 August 2025 in respect of the provision of investor relations services. In consideration of the provision of the services, the Company shall pay advisory fees in cash and from time to time satisfied by the issue of Adviser Shares.
The Company and Jamie Dwyer entered into an engagement letter dated 1 August 2025 in respect of the provision of investor relations services. In consideration of the provision of the services, the Company shall pay advisory fee satisfied by the issue of Adviser Shares.
Summaries of the announcements made by the Company pursuant to its obligations under the Market Abuse Regulations in the twelve months preceding the date of this Document are set out below:
| 27 November 2024 | Publication of prospectus relating to investment and issue of fee shares to strategic partners |
|---|---|
| 9 December 2024 | Exercise of warrants over 3,150,000 Ordinary Shares created by the directors and key management |
| 19 December 2024 | General Meeting Results |
| 19 December 2024 | 3,691,250 Ordinary Shares issued as Fee Shares following approval at GM |
| 9 January 2025 | Commence DFS drilling |
| 30 January 2025 | Update on significant progress within Project SAFELOOP, a European Union-led initiative under the €100 billion Horizon Europe Programme focussed on the European Union's renewable energy transition. |
| 31 January 2025 | Audited results for the 12 months to 31 October 2024 |
| 14 February 2025 | Update on the 7,000 meter drilling programme, underway at Orom-Cross including mobilisation of drill rig |
| 3 March 2025 | AFC expression of interest regarding potential participation in both debt and project level equity funding for the Orom-Cross graphite Project |
| 19 March 2025 | Signing non-binding memorandum of understanding in respect of offtake with Appollo Energy Systems |
| 21 March 2025 | EISA approval |
31 March 2025 Update on its 6,750m drilling program at its Orom-Cross graphite Project
| 8 April 2025 | Signing of non-binding Offtake Agreement with TaiDa: Supply for an initial 5,000t per year of 96% graphite concentrate for three years, with potential extension and expansion |
|---|---|
| 15 April 2025 | Placing of 33,333,334 Ordinary Shares at 3 pence to raise £1,000,000, before expenses |
| 16 April 2025 | Retail offer raise of £89,000 by the issue of 2,898,729 Ordinary Shares at 3 pence |
| 7 May 2025 | Updated on completion of all infill reserve drilling on the Camp Lode and Northern Syncline deposits. All core has been logged, sampled and dispatched to accredited labs in Tanzania and South Africa for assaying |
| 23 May 2025 | Receipt of \$0.5m grant from DFC on completion of milestone |
| 2 June 2025 | Interim results for 6 months to 31 March 2025 |
| 3 July 2025 and 17 July | Stage 7 drilling results |
| 8 July 2025 | Receipt of \$0.75m grant from DFC |
| 30 July 2025 | Exercise of warrants over 1,676,794 Ordinary Shares at 4 pence to raise £67,000 |
| 1 August 2025 | Signing of non-binding Offtake Agreement with Perpetus Advanced Materials |
| 12 August 2025 | Capital raise of £290,000 through the issue of 7,250,000 Ordinary Shares at 4 pence |
| 22 August 2025 | Completion of Orom Cross DFS work streams within the DFS |
| 4 September 2025 | Appointment of project finance adviser |
| 12 September 2025 | Capital raise of £1,020,000 through a placing of 23,140,350 Ordinary Shares at 4.5 pence and the exercise of Board options over 1,666,667 Ordinary Shares at 6 pence to raise a further £100,000 |
| 1 October 2025 | Exercise of warrants over 1,666,666 Ordinary Shares at 4.5 pence to raise £75,000 |
| 3 October 2025 | Exercise by the directors and management of the DFC Performance Shares; the grant of new options over 12,000,000 Ordinary Shares and the issue of 3,691,250 Ordinary Shares as Fee Shares |
| 8 October 2025 | Exercise of warrants over 1,437,500 Ordinary Shares at 4 pence and 4.5 pence to raise an aggregate of £60,000 |
| 23 October 2025 | Exercise of warrants over 7,499,999 Ordinary Shares at 4.5 pence to raise an aggregate of £337,500 |
| 13 November 2025 | Exercise of warrants over 1,666,666 Ordinary Shares at 4.5 pence to raise an aggregate of £75,000 |
| 17 November 2025 | Exercise of warrants over 1,999,999 Ordinary Shares at 4.5 pence to |
23.1 Save as disclosed in Part I of this Document with regards to the Licences, there are no patents or other intellectual property rights, licences or particular contracts which are of fundamental importance to the Company's business.
raise an aggregate of £90,000
23.4 No exceptional factors have influenced the Group's activities.
23.5 The Transaction Costs are estimated at £50,000, excluding VAT and are payable by the Company. The estimated Net Proceeds, after deducting the Transaction Costs, are approximately £247,500. The net asset value per Ordinary Share as of the date of the latest balance sheet was £0.0268.
"Act" the Companies Act 2006
"Admission" admission of the 11,142,265 Ordinary Shares to the Equity
Shares (transition) category of the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market for listed
securities
"Adviser Shares" Ordinary Shares issued to Tavira Financial Ltd, Flowcomms Ltd
and Jamie Dwyer in satisfaction of payments due for services
provided to the Company
"Articles" the articles of association of the Company
"Board" the board of directors of the Company from time to time
"City Code" or "Takeover Code" the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, as updated from
time to time
"Company" or "Blencowe" Blencowe Resources Plc, a company registered and
incorporated under the law of England and Wales with company number 10966847 and with registered address 167-169 Great Portland Street, Fifth Floor, London, England,
W1W 5PF
"Connected Persons" has the meaning attributable to it in section 252 of the Act
"Consolidated African (Uganda)" Consolidated African (Uganda) Limited, the subsidiary of the
Company incorporated in Uganda
"CREST" the relevant system, as defined in the CREST Regulations, for
paperless settlement of share transfers and holding shares in uncertificated form which is administered by Euroclear
(as defined in the CREST Regulations)
"CREST Regulations" the Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001 of the UK
(SI 2001 No. 3755) (as amended)
"DFC" Development Finance Corporation a United States of America
based government agency that funds private sector projects
"DFC Grant" the provision of up to \$5,000,000 to the Company by DFC on a
staged basis for completion of the works as set out in the DFC
Grant Agreement
"DFC Grant Agreement" the grant agreement entered into by DFC and the Company in
relation to the provision of the DFC Grant to the Company
"DFS" Definitive Feasibility Study, a study currently being undertaken
by the Company prior to entering the project financing phase
"DFS Performance Shares" the options issued on 3 October to acquire 12,000,000
Ordinary Shares at nominal value on the occurrence of the completion and publication of the DFS issued to the Directors
and Key Management
"Directors" the directors of the Company at the date of this Document
whose names are set out on page 32
"Disclosure and Transparency the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the FCA Rules" or "DTR" made in accordance with section 73A of FSMA (as amended by the Official Listing of Securities, Prospectus and Transparency (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/707)) and such other statutory instruments that may
be in force from time to time
"Document" or "Prospectus" this prospectus "Enlarged Share Capital on the issued share capital of the Company upon Admission Admission" following the issue of the New Ordinary Shares "EU Prospectus Regulation" Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 "EUWA" European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 "Existing Ordinary Shares" or the 394,187,907 Ordinary Shares in issue at the date of this "Existing Share Capital" Document "Existing Shareholders" Shareholders as at the date of this Document "Existing Warrants" the Warrants to subscribe for up to 77,283,611 Ordinary Shares in existence as at the date of this Document more fully described in paragraph 3 of Part VII and paragraph 21 of Part VII of this Document "Exploration Licences" the exploration licences that Consolidated African (Uganda) has applied for renewal in accordance with the provisions of the Mining Act, namely EL04862, EL 00076, and EL00465, the Republic of Uganda "FCA" the UK Financial Conduct Authority and competent authority for listing in the UK pursuant to Part VI of FSMA "FSMA" the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended) "Fully Diluted Share Capital" the Enlarged Share Capital on Admission and the addition of all outstanding Warrants, Options and DFS Performance Shares which, if exercised, would result in a total of 531,047,116 Ordinary Shares being in issue "Gross Proceeds" the gross receipt of £297,500 from the exercise of the Warrant Shares, as set out in Part III "Group" the Company and its subsidiaries from time to time "Historical Financial Information" the Company's historical financial information as incorporated by reference in Part IV of this Document "IFRS" the International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union "Interim Historical Financial the Company's unaudited interim historical financial information
Information" as incorporated by reference in Part IV of this Document
"JORC 2012 Code" Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and "JORC Resource" means a resource identified in accordance with the JORD 2012 Code
"Listing Rules" or "UKLA" the listing rules made by the FCA pursuant to section 73A of FSMA, and adopted pursuant to the UK Listing Rules Instrument 2024 (FCA 2024/23), as such rules may be amended, from time to time
"London Stock Exchange" or London Stock Exchange plc "LSE"
"LPD" the latest practicable date prior to the publication of this Document being 24 November 2025
"Main Market" the regulated market of the London Stock Exchange for officially listed securities
"MAR" the UK version of the Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation 596/2014) which forms part of UK law by virtue of EUWA, as amended and supplemented from time to time
"Mineral Resource" mineral resources that are potentially valuable, and for which
reasonable prospects exist for eventual economic extraction
"Mining Act" the Ugandan Mining Act (2003) "Mining Regulations" the Mining Regulations 1981
"Net Proceeds" the funds received in relation to the exercise of the Warrant
Shares less Transaction Costs
"New Ordinary Shares" the aggregate of 11,142,265 new ordinary shares in relation to
5,583,334 Warrant Shares and 5,558,931 Adviser Shares
"Official List" the Official List of the FCA
"Options" the 36,433,333 options granted to directors and key
management
"Ordinary Shares" the ordinary shares of 0.05 pence each in the Company
"Orom-Cross" means the Orom-Cross project owned and operated by
Consolidated African (Uganda) as described in Part 1 of this
Document
"Panel" or "Takeover Panel" the panel on Takeover and Mergers
"PFS" Pre-Feasibility Study completed by the Company in July 2022
on the Project
"Project" the Orom-Cross Project
"Project Licences" means the licences held by Consolidated African (Uganda) as
described in section 4 of Part 1
"Prospectus Regulation" the UK version of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1129 which is part
of UK law by virtue of the EUWA
"Prospectus Regulation Rules" the Prospectus Regulation rules made by the FCA pursuant to
section 73A of FSMA, as amended from time to time
"Reverse takeover" a transaction which was defined as a reverse takeover under
Listing Rule 5.6.4(1) and (2) and which is now defined in UKLA
22.3
"Securities Act" the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended
"Shareholders" the holders of shares in the capital of the Company from time
to time
"Subsidiary" or "Subsidiaries" a subsidiary undertaking (as defined by section 1162 of the
Act (as amended)) of the Company and "Subsidiaries" shall be
construed accordingly
"TAG" the Technical Assistance Grant of US\$5 million made available
to the Company by the Development Finance Corporation by way of grant pursuant to the objective of funding private sector
projects to source critical metals
"Tavira" or "Broker" Tavira Financial Limited, a company incorporated under the law
of England and Wales with company number 05471230 with registered address 13th Floor, 88 Wood Street, London
EC2V 7DA
"Transaction Costs" the costs incurred (or to be incurred) of approximately £50,000
in connection with the issue of the Warrant Shares and
Admission, exclusive of VAT
"UK" or "United Kingdom" the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
"UK Corporate Governance Code" the UK Corporate Governance Code issued by the Financial
Reporting Council in the UK from time to time
"uncertificated" or a share or other security recorded on the relevant register of "in uncertificated form" the relevant company concerned as being held in uncertificated form in CREST and title to which, by virtue of the CREST Regulations, may be transferred by means of CREST "United States" or "US" the United States of America, its territories and possessions, any State of America and the District of Columbia "Voting Rights" all the voting rights attributable to the capital of a Company which are currently exercisable at a general meeting "Warrant Instrument(s)" the instruments creating and governing the rights and the obligations in relation to the Warrant Instruments as set out in paragraphs 20.1 to 20.10 of Part VII of this Document "Warrant Shares" the New Ordinary Shares to be issued on exercise of the Warrants over 5,583,334 Ordinary Shares "Warrants" the rights granted to subscribe for such amount of Ordinary Shares in the capital of the Company as is prescribed in the respective Warrant Instruments "Working Capital Period" means the period that is at least 12 months from the date of this Document "€" or "Euro" lawful currency of the participating member states of the Eurozone "US\$" or "US Dollars" lawful currency for the time being of the United States of
"£" or "UK Sterling" or "pence" Pound Sterling being the lawful currency for the time being of
America
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