Central Asia Metals plc reported production within 2025 guidance at its Kounrad copper operation from waste in central Kazakhstan and the Sasa zinc-lead mine in North Macedonia. EFFICIENCY Figures from the solvent extraction–electrowinning (SX-EW) copper recovery plant at Kounrad, near the city of Balkhash, reached 13,311 tonnes, slightly lower than 2024’s figure of 13,439t. The plant […]
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Central begins up to $10m share buyback
Central Asia Metals plc today started to buy back up to 18,190,494 ordinary shares of US$0.01 each, for up to a maximum aggregate value of US$10 million. PROGRAMME Shareholders granted the company the authority to purchase the shares, via the London Stock Exchange, at its 2025 annual general meeting. Central will continue the programme until […]
Central Asia appoints independent NED
Central Asia Metals plc has appointed Alison Baker to the board as an independent non-executive director, with immediate effect. Ms Baker will also be a member of the audit and nomination committees and become chair of the audit committee from 3 September 2025. She will replace current audit chair and NED of 11 years, David […]
Central grants 704,807 share awards to executives
Central Asia Metals plc has granted an aggregate 704,807 nominal cost long-term share awards over ordinary shares in the company to executive directors. INTERESTS Granted under Central’s long-term incentive plan 2022, each award has an exercise price of $0.01 per ordinary share. Chief executive officer Gavin Ferrar received 397,115 awards and now holds 1,250,043. Chief […]
Central Asia acquires 28.7% of Aberdeen Minerals
Central Asia Metals plc has completed its £3 million initial investment in nickel-copper-cobalt explorer Aberdeen Minerals Ltd. The company now has 35,294,117 shares, purchased at a price of 8.5 pence per share, and a 28.7% shareholding in Aberdeen. Central Asia also received warrants to invest an additional £2m at a price of 11 pence per share […]
CAML targets stake in Aberdeen Minerals
Central Asia Metals plc, focused on North Macedonia and Kazakhstan, has conditionally invested an initial £3 million for a 28.7% stake in explorer Aberdeen Minerals Ltd. DRILLING With a footprint of 7,400ha (75km2) agreed with landowners, Aberdeen is exploring for nickel, copper and cobalt at the Arthrath project in Aberdeenshire, northeast Scotland. The company states […]