Isn't that his wife?
FFS when is this BS going to stop ..fucking over it ….im Old/Tired
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It's probably worth doing if it breaks this deadlock. Sure the Mining Code says DRC has to be 10% but that's just a minimum requirement, can certainly have more. Ivanhoe/Zijin agreed to cede 20% to DRC when they were having licensing issues, and they've been on the gravy train since. Sure it was alleged they also engaged with brownie bags, which we cant do, but if thats what the holdup is then a negotiation is in order. Perhaps could say we'll cede 10% of the dathomir 15% should we win that ICC case? Just to get us across the lineThis is nothing new but there seems to be this constant social media claim from DRC people about the DRC Govt needing to ‘make the right decision for the DRC’ or ‘act in the best interest of the DRC’. This sentiment is an understandable stance for a patriot (as I would have for Australia) but this needs to be reflected in the mining code. If the DRC wants an international company to investigate, drill, and sure up a resource and then claim to have a right to a greater % of its ownership if it proves to be a winner, then put this condition in the mining code. If this is in the best interests of the DRC then put it in the mining code. I am not sure how many international investors will want to participate in the investment but at least buyer beware. AVZ has abided by the mining code. C’mon Nige and team, keep fighting the good fight!
I do take exception at that last paragraph, many, myself included, have significant amounts of money invested in AVZ. Sure we all understand it is a risk and I'm sure all those that have been around long enough have experienced sudden announcements and drops in share prices of 20%+, shit does happen and its the risk you take on the stockmarket. However I dont think anyone really expects their money to be locked away for 13 fucken months and counting. if someone is telling me to relax about this and patiently wait while we hear crickets from mgmt on the current status, well a mighty big fuck you. No doubt my mental health has suffered due to this suspension, if I could just blow it off and be free, for sure I'd be better for it, however hard to do when so much capital is tied up. sure I have funds outside of avz but fuck me, what I have in avz is significant to me. GIVE ME MY FUCKING MONEY BACK ASAP!Everyone seems to be set on a TO and some weirdos are throwing around prices that aren't $12, but realistically, I can't see the Worlds best BOD entertaining any sort of TO talk unless there's a ML included. They've spent a lot of time and energy so no way they would sell out and lose their lucrative paycheck unless they were getting more than compensated through the $$$ for the shares they own.
I have no idea what the SP is realistically worth in the current market with or without the ML as I'm not smart enough to calculate it, but I do recognise there's always the biggest wave of negativity and criticism right before something interesting gets announced.
So many on here complaining about wishing they'd never bought in and would sell out in a heartbeat, just as the lowballers, trolls and schemers want.
Grow a set, hang on and wait and see how it all plays out. But please stop carrying on like a pork chop because you took a risk and you aren;t happy with the outcome.
$12 Billion.... plus damages payout in excess of US $10bil…
* It's hard to believe, but The Business of doing Business in the DRC is in a Bad way - OMG![]()
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Business climate: Félix Tshisekedi thunders after noticing excessive shenanigans at the one-stop shop
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In his statement made during the meeting of the Council of Ministers of June 16, 2023, the President of the Republic Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo mentioned the deterioration of the conditions for creating businesses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In the report of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Communication and Media, government spokesman, Patrick Muyaya, hammered home the recommendations of the Head of State who invited the Executive to the need to work to improving the business climate.
On the basis of the information in his possession, he underlined, the President of the Republic dwelt again on the more than worrying situation of the Single Window for Business Creation (GUCE).
"For the Head of State, this entity, though created to facilitate the installation of investors in the country and the formalization of the activities of economic operators, has unfortunately for some time been experiencing a dysfunction in its service characterized, in particular, by long waiting times and discontinuity of service,” said the government spokesman in his report after the meeting of the Council of Ministers.
According to him, the stakeholders were urgently invited to find solutions to put an end to the difficulties currently deplored.
"In view of the seriousness of the situation, the President of the Republic has asked the Prime Minister, Head of Government, to convene around him, as soon as possible, the main stakeholders to, in the very short term, resolve the difficulties of financing and taking charge of the agents and pooling of the intervening services which arise within the GUCE; in the medium term, proceed in parallel with an evaluation of the reform of the GUCE which should make it possible to identify the avenues likely to promote the optimization of the completion of business formalities”, indicated Minister Patrick Muyaya.
In the same vein, the government spokesperson specified that the unit (Business climate) will have to be called upon to find solutions to this problem.
It should be understood that the remorse and anger of the President of the Republic will be able to move things forward in the direction of putting an end to the shenanigans that are already taking shape at the Single Window.
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*Shame he doesn't feel / act the same about the "Excessive Shenanigans" at Manono![]()
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Because there's a Shitload of Shenanigans going on over there atm
Oh, that's right, I forgot - We don't talk about that in Public
Do we
Tick - Tock
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My thoughts
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) ambition for vertical integration of lithium into batteries is contingent upon the production of the Manono mine. Despite the DRC's numerous meetings, it is unlikely to be taken seriously in the Western world, where investors are unwilling to risk their capital without tangible progress.
French President Macron addressed this issue directly by advising FT to focus on domestic matters instead of globe-trotting. Such frank remarks underscore the need for the DRC to address internal challenges before gaining international credibility.
Manono's value remains significant, regardless of the mining license's status. Although the current lithium spot market is relatively subdued compared to the peak it reached last year, it is important to consider the anticipated future surge in lithium prices during the mine's operational lifespan. Historical projections suggest that demand will outpace supply.
There is also a race to secure off-take agreements to ensure a consistent supply of lithium. Manono, provided the government upholds its own laws, is an ideal source for maintaining uninterrupted supply. This factor must be considered in evaluating the Dathcom/Manono project.
As an illustration of pricing trends, Lithium Carbonate reached CNY597,500 per tonne, equivalent to AUD$122,507 per tonne.
Lithium - 2023 Data - 2017-2022 Historical - 2024 Forecast - Price - Quote - Chart (tradingeconomics.com)
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If Sin Bin has approached AVZ to acquire their interests in Dathcom, it can be assumed that the mining license approval has either been promised or is guaranteed, even if it has not been officially issued. Therefore, any negotiations with Sin Bin regarding the mine's purchase should proceed under the assumption of approved or guaranteed mining rights.
While it may appear that the DRC disregards its international image, public mockery and ridicule of government officials during their international trips would undoubtedly cause reputational damage on the global stage. This issue will be further accentuated through actions within the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), involving key figures such as the President, Prime Minister, Ministry of Mines, and the World Bank.
If FT loses the elections in December, there could be a potential reshuffling of ministers, which might lead to a clean slate and potentially nullify previous commitments made to questionable actors, thereby facilitating the approval of the mining license.
Sharing factual information about AVZ's experiences on Twitter can be beneficial in shedding light on the situation.
In this context, alliances may form based on the principle that "my enemy's enemy is my friend."
Regards,
Silent - This is not advice but purely an opinion - do your own research
I fully support Nigel and his team