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The entire preliminary phase up to the final feasibility study (DFS) is therefore left to private investors. However, it can take several years before a DFS is available. This so-called preliminary phase of the project up to the DFS should be supported by a separate funding fund.<\/p>\n<p>This funding fund could, for example, consist of private capital and, to a lesser extent, government funds. With professional capital management, bad investments can be offset and returns generated. Small-scale financing structures (20, 15, 10 M \u20ac) would help exploration projects in the initial phase to reach the final feasibility study stage. 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