Weekly Update From ECPN Board Chairman Doug Sanders
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
I’ve heard from several more shareholders who have expressed concerns over the fact that most, if not all, of the larger brokerage houses have put a hold on trading ECPN stock. I don’t expect this will change until we get current with our SEC filings — and estimates on that are between $400,000 and $500,000. This is the situation I’ve inherited and we’ve got a deep hole to dig ourselves out of… but I continue to push forward in finding ways to monetize our asset. As I’ve said to several shareholders: our asset in the ground has not changed. My sole focus is to look for opportunities to generate revenue from the resource we own.
Two more points, related to money, that I’d like to make:
One: Thank you to the dozens of shareholders who have stepped up to make financial contributions to the ongoing operational expenses of the company. The contributions have ranged from $100 to $40,000 and, on behalf of the company, I am grateful for the support that is helping to defer operational expenses that, over these past several months, I have personally covered.
Other shareholders have offered their time and experience and expertise… from legal counsel to help with research to leading the effort (if or when that time comes) to secure bridge financing in the event that we lock up a buyer for our ore. I have assembled a team of advisors who contribute their time and talents for the future benefit of all stakeholders and shareholders. My thanks to you all.
Two: As I’ve communicated, at the time of the election and in subsequent Business Updates, I am not drawing or accruing any compensation until we have money coming in. I’ve made multiple trips to New Mexico and the mine site, opened the doors to conversations with multiple potential buyers and partners, and continue to pursue several avenues that could move us toward profitability.
That’s it for this week.
Doug
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