Strategic Minerals PLC (LON:SML) has received A$575,000 as a loan recourse to the expected 2019 research and development grant/reimbursement from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
The cash received is in relation to works conducted at Leigh Creek Copper Mine.
"The loan against anticipated research and development reimbursement reflects the substantial works being undertaken at Leigh Creek in preparation for restoring full operations in 2020. The receipt confirms our expectation of cash flow from the Australian Taxation Office,” said John Peters, the managing director of Strategic Minerals.