Bezant Resources’ (LON:BZT) has introduced another round of cost cuts while talks over the sale of its Mankayan gold and copper property continue.
A recommendation last year that the Philippines government raise the mining levy by 50% has hampered progress on a sale.
Staff and directors are to take 30% salary cuts to preserve its cash pile of £1.9mln until this is resolved, Bezant said.
The explorer had already cut back its expenditure by almost 60% but said to retain its strategic options a strong cash position must be maintained as far as possible.
Bernard Olivier, chief executive, said: “This sizeable reduction in fees, salaries and benefits will assist us in maintaining the group's cash reserves whilst we continue discussions with respect to our Mankayan Project in the Philippines, despite the ongoing uncertainty in respect of the country's tax regime.”