other material
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.50
TMC Q1 2023: net income nil, cash $28.4M; advances nodule processing MoU with PAMCO
TMC the metals Co Inc.
- Net income of $nil vs net loss of $21.1M in Q1 2022, including $14M gain on sale of 2% NORI royalty.
- Cash of $28.4M at March 31, 2023; no debt; believes cash sufficient for at least 12 months.
- Signed non-binding MoU with Japan's PAMCO to evaluate toll treatment of 1.3M tonnes/year of nodules starting 2025.
- Entered $25M unsecured credit facility with Argentum (Allseas affiliate), undrawn, maturing May 2024.
- ISA Council confirmed obligation to consider exploitation plan after July 2023; NORI may submit before final regulations.