Skip Header
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. This is a third-party news feed and may not reflect Fidelity’s views.

Firering acquires 20m Ricca shares as part of settlement

(Sharecast News) - Exploration company Firering Strategic Minerals announced the acquisition of 20 million shares in Ricca Resources on Thursday. The AIM-traded firm said the shares were obtained at an issue price of five Australia cents (2.6p) each, for a total value of AUD 1m.

It said the transaction was a pivotal step following the binding and definitive earn-in agreement, valued at $18.6m, which was initially announced on 2 November 2022.

The agreement was geared towards advancing the Atex lithium-tantalum project and the adjacent Alliance exploration licence, pending issue, situated in Côte d'Ivoire.

Firering said the issue of the Ricca shares stemmed from a clause in the agreement triggered by Ricca's failure to complete an initial public offering on the ASX by 31 December 2023.

The shares were issued at a pre-money value of AUD 7.96m, reflecting Ricca's value during its latest funding round in May 2023.

Due to the settlement, Firering now held 20 million shares in Ricca, constituting 11.2% of Ricca's issued share capital.

At 1203 GMT, shares in Firering Strategic Minerals were down 3.18% at 3.05p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.

Share this article

Related Sharecast Articles

Lexington Gold upbeat on assay results from Jennings-Pioneer project
(Sharecast News) - Explorer and developer Lexington Gold announced positive assay results from its recent drilling programme at the Jennings-Pioneer Project in South Carolina on Monday.
Fulcrum kicks off phased test programme at Sylvanite project
(Sharecast News) - Canada-focussed mineral exploration and development company Fulcrum Metals announced the start of a phased sampling, testing, and study programme at its Sylvanite Gold Tailings project in the Kirkland Lake area of Ontario on Monday.
Mind Gym confident despite swinging to losses
(Sharecast News) - Mind Gym reported on a challenging year in which it swung to losses on Monday, while also outlining a new strategy aimed at medium-term growth and profitability.
NY Empire State manufacturing index contracts again
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing activity in the state of New York weakened again in June, according to a survey released on Monday.

Important information: This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice. When you are thinking about investing in shares, it’s generally a good idea to consider holding them alongside other investments in a diversified portfolio of assets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Award-winning online share dealing

Search, compare and select from thousands of shares.

Expert insights into investing your money

Our team of experts explore the world of share dealing.