12 September 2023
KEFI Gold and Copper plc
("KEFI" or the "Company")
Tulu Kapi Gold Project Update
Rapid Responses by the Ethiopian Government
KEFI Gold and Copper Plc (AIM: KEFI) is pleased to report a number of important outcomes from last week's Tulu Kapi Gold Project (the "Project") preparation meetings as referenced in the Company's announcement on 5 September 2023:
· Ethiopian Capital Controls: the National Bank of Ethiopia ("NBE", the Ethiopian Central Bank) proclaimed and published a new NBE Directive on 8 September 2023 which satisfies the requests made to ensure conformity with the specific Project details. This was one of the final action points remaining to enable completion of the Tulu Kapi Project financing package;
· Other Ethiopian Government confirmations have been received. Formal approval of the updated Environmental and Social Impact Assessment has been received, facilitated by the Ethiopian Ministry of Mines, together with the requested updated completion schedules by the electricity and roads authorities for offsite infrastructure. Only documentation and administrative matters remain; and
· Security to facilitate next steps in the field and to ensure continuing stability is being addressed.
Further announcements will be made in due course as the Company remains on track for Project launch in Q4 2023.
Enquiries
KEFI Gold and Copper plc |
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Harry Anagnostaras-Adams (Managing Director) |
+357 99457843 |
John Leach (Finance Director) |
+357 99208130 |
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SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (Nominated Adviser) |
+44 (0) 20 3470 0470 |
Jeff Keating, Adam Cowl |
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Tavira Securities Limited (Lead Broker) |
+44 (0) 20 7100 5100 |
Oliver Stansfield, Jonathan Evans |
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IFC Advisory Ltd (Financial PR and IR) |
+44 (0) 20 3934 6630 |
Tim Metcalfe, Florence Chandler |
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3PPB LLC International (Institutional IR) |
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Patrick Chidley |
+1 (917) 991 7701 |
Paul Durham |
+1 (203) 940 2538 |