But what chance of recouping any of that in the near term?It's all good, don't we have $40m Euros owed to us by the DRC?
Interesting take.They didn’t terminate the Term Sheet, it progressed to a formal agreement, and then withdrew without drawdown
So no break fee, imo
And Locke didn’t meet the deadline for exclusivity whilst DD undertaken, despite 3 extensions, so no $200k payable
AVZ free to deal with anyone else, which they did
Our resident corporate bush lawyer may like to peer review my assertions - they could well be spurious
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Certainly an interesting turn of events. From the CATH funding ann 8th Jan.They didn’t terminate the Term Sheet, it progressed to a formal agreement, and then withdrew without drawdown
So no break fee, imo
And Locke didn’t meet the deadline for exclusivity whilst DD undertaken, despite 3 extensions, so no $200k payable
AVZ free to deal with anyone else, which they did
Our resident corporate bush lawyer may like to peer review my assertions - they could well be spurious
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Certainly an interesting turn of events. From the CATH funding ann 8th Jan.
I hope your right my friend.They didn’t terminate the Term Sheet, it progressed to a formal agreement, and then withdrew without drawdown
So no break fee, imo
And Locke didn’t meet the deadline for exclusivity whilst DD undertaken, despite 3 extensions, so no $200k payable
AVZ free to deal with anyone else, which they did
Our resident corporate bush lawyer may like to peer review my assertions - they could well be spurious
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As i said, its an aggressive bush non-lawyer interpretation, but as someone else has said, DLA would have advisedI hope your right my friend.
Category | Potential Sweeteners | Purpose |
---|---|---|
Security Guarantees | U.S. backing for buffer zones and third-party monitoring in eastern DRC | To reassure M23 that territorial withdrawals won’t lead to reprisals |
Political Reintegration Pathways | Support for transitional justice mechanisms and limited amnesty | To allow M23 leaders to re-enter civilian life without blanket impunity |
Economic Development | U.S. investment in infrastructure and mining corridors (e.g. Lobito) | To create jobs and reduce M23’s reliance on illicit mining revenues |
Regional Diplomacy | Pressure on Rwanda to scale back support and endorse M23’s exit strategy | To isolate hardliners and encourage compliance from M23 factions |
Let'S face it , Peace is a pipe dream . It's the stuff of fairytales and moonbeams . Security for Minerals is our main game . Why should it be that the West can only access minerals if they can broker a peace deal that is nigh impossible , yet the Chinese are developing and mining at break neck speed without a care in the world . Manono is over 1000kms away from the fighting . These f--kers will drag this peace BS out until pigs learn how to fly . IMOI suspect that the DRC and M23 fuckwits are too stubborn and stupid to sort out an agreement between themselves and hence, Boulos and others will need to meet with them. Perhaps it is so bad that DRC and M23 cannot be in the same room, which would require all negoatiations to be via a 3rd party back and forth.
From Colpilot ...
The 2–5 July 2025 peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group in Doha did not result in a formal agreement, and both delegations left Qatar without setting a date to resume negotiations.
Here’s what unfolded:
What Happened During the Talks
- Delegations from both sides arrived in Doha as planned, but the meetings quickly stalled over technical issues and confidence-building measures.
- Key points of contention included:
- The release of prisoners held by the DRC with alleged ties to M23 and Rwanda.
- Disagreements over territorial withdrawal and political reintegration of M23 leaders.
- Sources reported that the talks bogged down early, and no significant progress was made toward a ceasefire or final peace deal.
Outcome
- Both delegations departed Doha by 5 July.
- No joint statement or follow-up schedule was issued.
- Mediators from Qatar and the African Union are reportedly working behind the scenes to reconvene talks later in July, but nothing is confirmed.