Metals One updates market on Lions Bay court proceedings
A South African court heard the challenge to Lions Bay’s business rescue plan and reserved judgment after considering all arguments.
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what happened
Metals One PLC said that South Africa’s High Court, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, heard an application on 12 October 2026 to set aside the approved business rescue plan of Lions Bay Resources. The judge considered all arguments and reserved judgment. The company said it would issue a further update after the judgment is received.
Metals One holds 30% of Lions Bay and has an option to acquire an additional 19.99%. In the announcement distributed by RNS and provided by Newsmetry API, Managing Director Daniel Maling said Lions Bay remained confident in its legal position. He added that the plan had been substantially implemented with the aim of restoring full mining operations later this year.
why it matters
The court’s decision may determine whether Lions Bay can continue implementing the rescue plan and work toward restarting mining operations. The outcome is relevant to Metals One because of its existing stake and option to increase its interest.
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- REG - Metals One PLC - Update re Barbrook Business Rescue Plan — Newsmetry API, 12 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC
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