Rift Helium Targets AIM Debut with Scalable Tanzania Project

Why It Matters

Rift Helium offers a rare primary‑helium source that can mitigate global supply shortages, supporting the semiconductor industry and providing investors exposure to a critical, high‑growth commodity.

Key Takeaways

• Rift Helium aims AIM listing with Tanzania helium project.
• Project targets primary helium, not a hydrocarbon by‑product.
• P50 resource estimate: 19 BCF, exceeding last year’s global demand.
• 3D seismic and two shallow wells planned within 12 months.
• Strategic location serves Asian semiconductor market, addressing supply gaps.

Summary

Rift Helium PLC announced its intention to list on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market, backed by a licence adjacent to proven helium fields in Tanzania. The company positions the project as a primary‑helium play, distinct from the majority of global production that is a by‑product of natural‑gas operations.

The timing aligns with a sharp contraction in worldwide helium supply after Qatar’s gas plant shutdown, which removed roughly one‑third of output. Rift estimates a P50 resource of 19 billion cubic feet (BCF) – more than the 6.5 BCF consumed globally last year – and targets the fast‑growing semiconductor sector, which accounts for about 60% of Asian helium imports.

CEO Charles FitzRoy highlighted that Rift will be the “third mover” in Tanzania, leveraging 3‑D seismic data and drilling two shallow (500‑1,000 m) wells within the next twelve months. He cited seasoned advisors Thomas Abraham‑James and Neil Herbert, and noted that the country’s logistics and regulatory framework have been shaped by earlier pioneers such as Helium One and Noble Helium.

If successful, Rift could deliver a low‑cost, scalable helium supply that diversifies the market away from hydrocarbon‑linked sources, bolstering semiconductor manufacturers and other high‑tech users. The upcoming AIM float and the £8 million capital raise give investors a near‑term catalyst and a foothold in a strategic, under‑served commodity.

Original Description

Rift Helium plc (AIM:RIFT) CEO Charles FitzRoy talked with Proactive’s Stephen Gunnion about the company’s upcoming AIM listing, its strategic helium assets in Tanzania, and the growing importance of primary helium supply in global markets. FitzRoy outlined how Rift Helium is positioning itself as a key player in a sector where over 90% of supply is currently produced as a byproduct of natural gas.

He explained: “Over 90% of the worlds helium currently is produced as a byproduct of natural gas… Rift is not associated with hydrocarbons… it is going to be primarily helium.” This distinction underpins the company’s strategy to develop a scalable, standalone helium project in a proven basin, adjacent to existing discoveries in Tanzania.

FitzRoy highlighted recent global supply disruptions, particularly linked to Qatar, which have removed a significant portion of helium production and reinforced the need for reliable primary sources. With a P50 resource estimate of 19BCF, Rift Helium’s flagship licence represents a sizeable opportunity compared to global demand of 6.5BCF last year.

The CEO also detailed the company’s near-term plans following its £8 million IPO raise, including 3D seismic work and drilling two targeted wells expected in the next 12 months. He emphasised the company’s cost efficiency due to relatively shallow drilling depths and its “third mover” advantage, benefiting from prior industry groundwork in Tanzania.

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