AVZ Discussion 2022

robface

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I would imagine it is an "if - then" statement. If you give us the mining licence then we sell the project to China for $X billion. Until then we proceed through to the duration of court cases.
Makes the most sense. Hopefully for the whole lot, God knows why you would want to try develop/Split sections with Cominiere/Zijin still in the area.

Absolute nightmare
 
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Mr_Tones83

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I'd suggest it's more something like agreeing to temporarily reinstate the licence over the southern tenement area, whilst awaiting the decisions of the international courts to decide who gets what.
That's just what they've been ordered to do by ICSID interim orders though. Shouldn't need an MOU for that
 
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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Investment Climate Statement

The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide information on the business climates of more than 170 economies and are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world.

They analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses.

The Investment Climate Statements are also references for working with partner governments to create enabling business environments that are not only economically sound, but address issues of labor, human rights, responsible business conduct, and steps taken to combat corruption.

The reports cover topics including Openness to Investment, Legal and Regulatory Systems, Protection of Real and Intellectual Property Rights, Financial Sector, State-Owned Enterprises, Responsible Business Conduct, and Corruption.

Mining investment and exports, supported by improving mineral prices and increasing public investment, remain the main drivers of growth.

The DRC is endowed with exceptional natural resources, including mineral deposits (cobalt, copper, etc.), great hydroelectric potential, vast arable land, tremendous biodiversity, and the second largest tropical forest in the world.

Its strategic location in the heart of Africa makes it a potentially attractive market for U.S. companies.

Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s ascension to the presidency in 2019 and his government’s commitment to attracting international, particularly U.S., investment have raised hopes in the business community for greater openness and transparency.

Reflecting progress on human rights, anti-corruption, and labor, the GDRC became eligible for preferential trade preferences under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in January 2021.

Tshisekedi created a Business Climate Unit (CCA), a presidential unit dedicated to addressing issues related to the business climate.

Overall investment is increasing, fueled by multilateral donor funding and private domestic and international financing.

The extractive sector has historically attracted the most foreign investment and continues to attract investor attention as global demand for DRC’s minerals grows.

The primary mineral sector is the country’s main source of revenue.

Exports of copper, cobalt, gold, coltan, diamonds, tin, and tungsten account for more than 95 percent of the DRC’s export revenue.

Overall, businesses in the DRC face numerous challenges, including poor infrastructure, a predatory tax system, and corruption.

While laws protecting investors are in place, the court system is often very slow to make decisions or follow the law, allowing many investment disputes to drag on for years.

The court system lacks basic digitalization to track cases, record decisions, or provide judges with resources needed to make well-informed decisions.

Judges, who earn low wages, are open to corrupt influences.

Concerns about the use of child labor in the artisanal mining of copper and cobalt have discouraged potential buyers.

U.S. government assistance programs to build capacity for labor inspection and enforcement are helping to address these concerns.

The GDRC’s announced priorities include increased efforts to combat corruption, electoral reform, a review of mining contracts signed under the Kabila regime, and improvements in mining revenue collection.

To access the ICS, visit the U.S. Department of State Investment Climate Statements website.

www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/democratic-republic-congo-investment-climate-statement



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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Investment Climate Statement

The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide information on the business climates of more than 170 economies and are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world.

They analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses.

The Investment Climate Statements are also references for working with partner governments to create enabling business environments that are not only economically sound, but address issues of labor, human rights, responsible business conduct, and steps taken to combat corruption.

The reports cover topics including Openness to Investment, Legal and Regulatory Systems, Protection of Real and Intellectual Property Rights, Financial Sector, State-Owned Enterprises, Responsible Business Conduct, and Corruption.

Mining investment and exports, supported by improving mineral prices and increasing public investment, remain the main drivers of growth.

The DRC is endowed with exceptional natural resources, including mineral deposits (cobalt, copper, etc.), great hydroelectric potential, vast arable land, tremendous biodiversity, and the second largest tropical forest in the world.

Its strategic location in the heart of Africa makes it a potentially attractive market for U.S. companies.

Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s ascension to the presidency in 2019 and his government’s commitment to attracting international, particularly U.S., investment have raised hopes in the business community for greater openness and transparency.

Reflecting progress on human rights, anti-corruption, and labor, the GDRC became eligible for preferential trade preferences under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in January 2021.

Tshisekedi created a Business Climate Unit (CCA), a presidential unit dedicated to addressing issues related to the business climate.

Overall investment is increasing, fueled by multilateral donor funding and private domestic and international financing.

The extractive sector has historically attracted the most foreign investment and continues to attract investor attention as global demand for DRC’s minerals grows.

The primary mineral sector is the country’s main source of revenue.

Exports of copper, cobalt, gold, coltan, diamonds, tin, and tungsten account for more than 95 percent of the DRC’s export revenue.

Overall, businesses in the DRC face numerous challenges, including poor infrastructure, a predatory tax system, and corruption.

While laws protecting investors are in place, the court system is often very slow to make decisions or follow the law, allowing many investment disputes to drag on for years.

The court system lacks basic digitalization to track cases, record decisions, or provide judges with resources needed to make well-informed decisions.

Judges, who earn low wages, are open to corrupt influences.

Concerns about the use of child labor in the artisanal mining of copper and cobalt have discouraged potential buyers.

U.S. government assistance programs to build capacity for labor inspection and enforcement are helping to address these concerns.

The GDRC’s announced priorities include increased efforts to combat corruption, electoral reform, a review of mining contracts signed under the Kabila regime, and improvements in mining revenue collection.

To access the ICS, visit the U.S. Department of State Investment Climate Statements website.

www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/democratic-republic-congo-investment-climate-statement



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wombat74

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Snail walks into a bar and orders a drink, bartender says “we don’t serve your kind” and throws him out the door.

Two weeks later the same snail comes back and says to the bartender “what the hell was that for?”
 
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wombat74

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Felix in a recent interview in France said he is siding with China and Russia . So why is anyone surprised . Felix has distanced himself and handed Manono over to Cominere . Cominiere are criminals . Felix will be living in Europe in luxury by the time this sh1t gets through the legal system . C--t from Cominiere will be looking over his shoulder . Silly f--ker . Grub .
 
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RHyNO

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Felix in a recent interview in France said he is siding with China and Russia . So why is anyone surprised . Felix has distanced himself and handed Manono over to Cominere . Cominiere are criminals . Felix will be living in Europe in luxury by the time this sh1t gets through the legal system . C--t from Cominiere will be looking over his shoulder . Silly f--ker . Grub .
Mate this is just the expected issues we would face in the region, if it makes you uncomfortable you can just sell your shares at any point during the journey. It’s not like management and the BOD, would use some kind of ASX hocus pocus to stop us from selling and ensure they get their pay checks for pointlessly spinning their wheels for years while this sits in the ground. Best BOD on the ASX! So many geological experts and mining logistics pros getting paid with our money this is a sure thing. They would never compromise shareholders like that, that would be the work of absolute scammers.
 
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TheCount

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Pilsner bottling day…

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ptlas

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Has it been explained how this MoU thing actually works ?
MOU is a Memorandum of Understanding.
It is an informal agreement to co-operate into the future.
They are worth nothing.
A legally binding MOU is a contract or a licence that adheres to local law.
And we all know what that is worth in DRC.

MOU is part of the rumour mill.
If signed, it's worth Nada, zilch. nowt, nought, zero, nil, 0, nuffin.
 
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Doc

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MOU is a Memorandum of Understanding.
It is an informal agreement to co-operate into the future.
They are worth nothing.
A legally binding MOU is a contract or a licence that adheres to local law.
And we all know what that is worth in DRC.

MOU is part of the rumour mill.
If signed, it's worth Nada, zilch. nowt, nought, zero, nil, 0, nuffin.
I’m actually surprised DRC haven’t done the MOU yet. Means nothing for them but kicks the can down the road and keeps us thinking we making progress
 
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Dazmac66

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I’m actually surprised DRC haven’t done the MOU yet. Means nothing for them but kicks the can down the road and keeps us thinking we making progress
Continued court action until AVZ achieves a fair outcome would the first clause in bold letters! Surely the BOD wouldn't trust these pack of cxxts to just magically start keeping promises.
 
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CHB

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I’m actually surprised DRC haven’t done the MOU yet. Means nothing for them but kicks the can down the road and keeps us thinking we making progress
Why agree on an MoU straight away when you can waste time negotiating on an MoU

jimmy fallon lol GIF by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
 
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Roon

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Why agree on an MoU straight away when you can waste time negotiating on an MoU

jimmy fallon lol GIF by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
True! Its nearly a year now since we began talking about this phantom MoU, so if that was the aim - mission success.
 
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Man I'm getting so restless, we need another announcement to quell us for a few weeks
 
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Samus

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Regardless what is happening the various arbitration hearings can't happen fast enough.
And they aren't happening anywhere near fast enough either.
This promise of a MoU that is already close to 12 months late is an absolute fucking joke.
 
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