Equity Raising and Financial Strategy - Lotus Resources is undertaking an equity raising of approximately A$65 million through a placement of new shares [36, 92] - The offer price for the new shares is A$0.19 per share, representing a 15.6% discount to the last closing price on September 2, 2025 [92] - The equity raise aims to strengthen the balance sheet, providing financial flexibility for offtake strategy, inventory accumulation, and capital optimization [36, 92] - Approximately US$18 million (A$28M) of the proceeds will fund grid connection costs, previously intended to be funded off-balance sheet [41, 92] - Approximately US$2 million (A$2M) will fund remaining mining equipment, also previously intended to be funded by the contractor [41, 92] - US$17 million (A$26M) is allocated for the tailings storage facility (TSF) in FY2026, following detailed design changes [41, 92] Operational and Production Overview - Kayelekera restart achieved on schedule and within budget, with first yellowcake drummed in Q3 2025 [36, 52] - Targeting a steady-state production level of 2.4 Mlbs of U3O8 per annum in Q1 2026 at Kayelekera [36, 56] - The Accelerated Restart Plan for Kayelekera had an initial restart capex of US$50 million [52] Resource Base and Future Growth - The company has a strategic dual-asset portfolio with 165 Mlb U3O8 Global Mineral Resource [37] - Letlhakane scoping study indicates potential to be a 5.5 Mlbpa uranium producer [21]