Can a Gold Explorer Really Become a Producer? | Kavango Resources CEO Interview
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Chapters
00:00:21 Very Important Warning - DO NOT SKIP
00:01:22 Kavango Resources Company Overview
06:49:00 What is Kavango Resources really?
08:40:00 Is this the right CEO for Kavango Resources?
00:13:24 Who owns 70% of Kavango Resources?
00:19:36 Do insiders own a royalty on any of the projects?
00:20:39 Who owns the rest of the shares?
00:22:38 Does Kavango Resources have an experienced geological team?
00:28:04 What are the KPIs for 2025?
00:32:08 What's the final business plan?
00:34:52 When could they be returning capital to shareholders?
00:35:41 When would they have to raise money again?
00:37:41 Is mining really financeable in London?
00:39:10 Will they be looking for a TSX or ASX listing?
00:40:00 What are the challenges with the LSE?
00:42:10 Are they now producing gold?
00:45:55 How many ROM tonnes do they have on the pad now?
00:46:27 How's the head grade?
00:47:25 How's safety on site?
00:48:20 What's the biggest challenge for Kavango Resources?
00:49:10 Will they keep exploration drilling?
00:50:30 Is it challenging to get specialized parts in Zimbabwe?
00:52:52 Will they have to upgrade the power infrastructure?
00:53:49 Where will the water come from?
00:56:10 How is the relationship with the local community?
00:58:45 How do they deal with wildlife?
01:00:45 Is Zimbabwe safe to operate in?
01:02:20 Is hyperinflation still a challenge in Zimbabwe?
01:05:33 Who will Kavango Resources sell its gold to?
01:06:20 Are there any national parks close to the project?
01:07:23 What's going on with their projects in Botswana?
01:08:39 How big could the resource be?
01:09:53 What would they consider success in the early stages in Botswana?
01:10:50 What would they consider a failure in the early stages in Botswana?
01:13:15 What's the state of the licenses in Botswana?
01:14:13 Why not drop the Botswana assets and only focus on Zimbabwe?
01:15:12 Are there challenges with permitting in Botswana?
01:16:37 How is accessibility for the Botswana assets?
01:17:42 How much of the budget is going into Botswana?
01:19:19 How much will their monthly burn be?
01:19:57 What will they be doing for marketing?
01:23:09 What keeps the CEO up at night?
01:24:17 Very Important Warning - DO NOT SKIP
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