Update on Implementation Agreement
19 Dezember 2024 - 8:00AM
UK Regulatory
Update on Implementation Agreement
Kenmare Resources plc
(“Kenmare” or “the Company” or “the Group”)
19 December 2024
Update on Implementation
Agreement
Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR, ISE:KMR), one of
the leading global producers of titanium minerals and zircon, which
operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine (the "Mine" or "Moma") in
northern Mozambique, provides an update on the renewal of Moma’s
Implementation Agreement (“IA”).
The IA governs the terms under which Kenmare
conducts its mineral processing and export activities. Mining
operations at Moma are conducted under a separate regulatory
framework, which is not impacted in any way by the IA process. The
IA granted certain rights and benefits for a period of 20 years to
21 December 2024, subject to extension upon request.
Kenmare has been engaging constructively with
the Government of Mozambique regarding the extension and, in
connection with the extension, has agreed in principle to certain
modifications to the applicable investment regime. However, the
timetable for the extension is now likely to extend beyond 21
December 2024.
In the meanwhile, the Agency for the Promotion
of Investment and Exports, a unit of the Ministry of Industry and
Commerce, has indicated that the Company’s existing rights and
benefits remain in full force and effect pending conclusion of the
process and that Kenmare can continue to process minerals and
export final products in the same manner as it currently does.
Further updates will be provided in due
course.
Statement from Tom Hickey, Managing
Director:
“Kenmare has had a presence in Mozambique
for almost 40 years and the Moma Mine has been in production for 17
years. We are pleased that the Government has provided confirmation
of our ability to continue to operate under our existing terms
during this interim period and that the process can be concluded in
an orderly manner. Kenmare has always taken a long-term view on our
operations and relationships in Mozambique and is very proud of the
meaningful contribution we have made to our host country.”
This announcement contains inside information as
defined in article 7(1) of the Market Abuse Regulation.
For further information, please contact:
Kenmare Resources plc
Jeremy Dibb / Katharine Sutton
Investor Relations
ir@kenmareresources.com
Tel: +353 1 671 0411
Mob: + 353 87 943 0367 / + 353 87 663 0875
Murray (PR advisor)
Paul O’Kane
pokane@murraygroup.ie
Tel: +353 1 498 0300
Mob: +353 86 609 0221
About Kenmare Resources
Kenmare Resources plc is one of the world's
largest producers of mineral sands products. Listed on the London
Stock Exchange and the Euronext Dublin, Kenmare operates the Moma
Titanium Minerals Mine in Mozambique. Moma's production accounts
for approximately 7% of global titanium feedstocks and the Company
supplies to customers operating in more than 15 countries. Kenmare
produces raw materials that are ultimately consumed in everyday
quality-of life items such as paints, plastics and ceramic
tiles.
All monetary amounts refer to United States dollars unless
otherwise indicated.
Forward Looking Statements
This announcement contains some forward-looking
statements that represent Kenmare's expectations for its business,
based on current expectations about future events, which by their
nature involve risks and uncertainties. Kenmare believes that its
expectations and assumptions with respect to these forward-looking
statements are reasonable. However, because they involve risk and
uncertainty, which are in some cases beyond Kenmare's control,
actual results or performance may differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.
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