AVZ Discussion 2022

[Samus]

Lucky it's a Dec 2023 election . If these fkers could stall us out for an early 2023 election and a possible change of Government it may not bode well for AVZ . The Chinese will be pumping shite loads of money into the next election hoping to oust Felix .At least we still have a 15 month buffer .

Let's hope we don't need it wombat ffs.

This older article seems to sum things up nicely.
Not sure if already posted but it's worth a refresher.

Conspiracy and Mistrust Poison Congolese Politics​

Access to the Democratic Republic of Congo's natural resources has been largely controlled by a privileged elite, fueling mistrust and violence between competing groups.

Democratic Republic of Congo's outgoing President Joseph Kabila and his successor Felix Tshisekedi stand during an inauguration ceremony where Tshisekedi will be sworn into office at the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa, DRC on January 24, 2019. Olivia Acland/Reuters
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin
March 10, 2022 5:03 pm (EST)

For people around the world, the past few years have painfully illuminated the toxic effect that mistrust, an inability to access reliable facts, and resulting conspiratorial thinking have on social cohesion and governance. For the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, this is familiar territory. The tremendous potential of their vast country has, for decades, gone unrealized. Major powers are ever-more aware of Congo’s importance as they jockey for access to Congolese minerals vital to a clean energy transition and wake up to the global importance of Congo’s carbon sinks. But the will of the Congolese people—and their ability to determine the course of their country—remains stifled. The country continues to suffer from weak, sometimes predatory governance that both breeds and feeds off of a lack of trust and a dearth of verifiable information.
Unfortunately, many of the latest developments in the country appear to be moving in the wrong direction. The impression of hidden agendas persists, stoking beliefs that spoils are being distributed in the shadows. The sacking of Jean-Marc Kabund, who had been serving as the leader of President Felix Tshisekedi’s political party, and the arrest of Francois Beya, the president’s security advisor, have fueled rumors of dark plots and shifting allegiances; little has been done to clarify the circumstances surrounding their departures. The government’s apparent concern about former President Joseph Kabila and his family’s activities in South Africa prompted additional speculation, as have the sketchy details of Kinshasa’s apparent settlement with the controversial Dan Gertler, an Israeli businessman sanctioned by the United States for corrupt deals in the DRC. All of these eyebrow-raising developments have come to light without real transparency, making it easy to graft different narratives onto the fragments of information that are available. The opacity of Congolese business and politics reinforces the idea that authorities in the DRC are more interested in elite power games than the needs of their people.
Meanwhile, insecurity persists in the east, where civilians are targeted by armed groups despite the presence of UN peacekeepers. Neither the Ugandan military’s deployment into eastern DRC, intended to root out cross-border insurgents that target civilians, nor the Congolese government’s months-long declaration of a “state of siege”—similar to martial law—in the area have improved citizens’ confidence that authorities can keep them safe. Years of failed and often counterproductive efforts to bring a modicum of security to the people of the region have, understandably, fueled suspicions about who gains from the violence, and whether anyone truly has the interest of the Congolese population at heart.
This backdrop of mistrust and intrigue does not lend itself to confidence in the electoral exercise slated for 2023. That election should be better than the deeply flawed one that preceded it in 2018. The Congolese people have proven to be extraordinarily resilient and persistent in their pursuit of better governance. But democratic governance depends upon a degree of popular trust in institutions and in the integrity of the electoral process. Based on first months of 2022, it is difficult to imagine that these vital ingredients will be in ample supply in the Democratic Republic of Congo anytime soon.

www.cfr.org/blog/conspiracy-and-mistrust-poison-congolese-politics%3famp

 

[MoneyBags1348]

Let's hope we don't need it wombat ffs.

This older article seems to sum things up nicely.
Not sure if already posted but it's worth a refresher.

Conspiracy and Mistrust Poison Congolese Politics​

Access to the Democratic Republic of Congo's natural resources has been largely controlled by a privileged elite, fueling mistrust and violence between competing groups.

Democratic Republic of Congo's outgoing President Joseph Kabila and his successor Felix Tshisekedi stand during an inauguration ceremony where Tshisekedi will be sworn into office at the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa, DRC on January 24, 2019. Olivia Acland/Reuters
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin
March 10, 2022 5:03 pm (EST)

For people around the world, the past few years have painfully illuminated the toxic effect that mistrust, an inability to access reliable facts, and resulting conspiratorial thinking have on social cohesion and governance. For the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, this is familiar territory. The tremendous potential of their vast country has, for decades, gone unrealized. Major powers are ever-more aware of Congo’s importance as they jockey for access to Congolese minerals vital to a clean energy transition and wake up to the global importance of Congo’s carbon sinks. But the will of the Congolese people—and their ability to determine the course of their country—remains stifled. The country continues to suffer from weak, sometimes predatory governance that both breeds and feeds off of a lack of trust and a dearth of verifiable information.
Unfortunately, many of the latest developments in the country appear to be moving in the wrong direction. The impression of hidden agendas persists, stoking beliefs that spoils are being distributed in the shadows. The sacking of Jean-Marc Kabund, who had been serving as the leader of President Felix Tshisekedi’s political party, and the arrest of Francois Beya, the president’s security advisor, have fueled rumors of dark plots and shifting allegiances; little has been done to clarify the circumstances surrounding their departures. The government’s apparent concern about former President Joseph Kabila and his family’s activities in South Africa prompted additional speculation, as have the sketchy details of Kinshasa’s apparent settlement with the controversial Dan Gertler, an Israeli businessman sanctioned by the United States for corrupt deals in the DRC. All of these eyebrow-raising developments have come to light without real transparency, making it easy to graft different narratives onto the fragments of information that are available. The opacity of Congolese business and politics reinforces the idea that authorities in the DRC are more interested in elite power games than the needs of their people.
Meanwhile, insecurity persists in the east, where civilians are targeted by armed groups despite the presence of UN peacekeepers. Neither the Ugandan military’s deployment into eastern DRC, intended to root out cross-border insurgents that target civilians, nor the Congolese government’s months-long declaration of a “state of siege”—similar to martial law—in the area have improved citizens’ confidence that authorities can keep them safe. Years of failed and often counterproductive efforts to bring a modicum of security to the people of the region have, understandably, fueled suspicions about who gains from the violence, and whether anyone truly has the interest of the Congolese population at heart.
This backdrop of mistrust and intrigue does not lend itself to confidence in the electoral exercise slated for 2023. That election should be better than the deeply flawed one that preceded it in 2018. The Congolese people have proven to be extraordinarily resilient and persistent in their pursuit of better governance. But democratic governance depends upon a degree of popular trust in institutions and in the integrity of the electoral process. Based on first months of 2022, it is difficult to imagine that these vital ingredients will be in ample supply in the Democratic Republic of Congo anytime soon.

www.cfr.org/blog/conspiracy-and-mistrust-poison-congolese-politics%3famp

Great articles Sammael (and Frank) that shine a little light on what Felix is dealing with, although the news this last week alone about what is going on in the east is truly tragic if not catastrophic, and those of us here, invested in AVZ, should consider ourselves blessed by comparison no matter what happens. If you magnify that picture in your post of Felix’s government there are a lot of sus looking people peeping over and behind shoulders and I’m glad none of them had bought along stake knives because it might have been a recurrence of what happened to Julius Caesar. Anyway I personally think that things are looking up for Felix (and us), I can tell by the difference in the suits he’s wearing these days

 

[Samus]

Great articles Sammael (and Frank) that shine a little light on what Felix is dealing with, although the news this last week alone about what is going on in the east is truly tragic if not catastrophic, and those of us here, invested in AVZ, should consider ourselves blessed by comparison no matter what happens. If you magnify that picture in your post of Felix’s government there are a lot of sus looking people peeping over and behind shoulders and I’m glad none of them had bought along stake knives because it might have been a recurrence of what happened to Julius Caesar. Anyway I personally think that things are looking up for Felix (and us), I can tell by the difference in the suits he’s wearing these days

To be honest as frustrating as this whole situation is and while the political environment remains hostile. It's worth remembering that we are still in a relatively better situation than what might have been the case for example if we had a continuation of the Kabila regime where the inability to play dirty would likely have us even more stifled.
All we can do is to continue to have faith in Felix and institutions like the IGF as well as the (sincere) NGO's.

Also although we've got media articles popping up from everywhere regarding the political situation in the country, the above article illustrates that just as with the misinformation campaign and trumped up scandal against AVZ it isn't worth taking everything straight away at face value. Treacherous minister of mines, possible also the PM, will remain on the fence with those rumors for now.

Why we have to worry about any of this shit as a part of our investment is probably a fair bit more than a lot of us bargained for but it is what it is.

 

[Winenut]

To be honest as frustrating as this whole situation is and while the political environment remains hostile. It's worth remembering that we are still in a relatively better situation than what might have been the case for example if we had a continuation of the Kabila regime where the inability to play dirty would likely have us even more stifled.
All we can do is to continue to have faith in Felix and institutions like the IGF as well as the (sincere) NGO's.

Also although we've got media articles popping up from everywhere regarding the political situation in the country, the above article illustrates that just as with the misinformation campaign and trumped up scandal against AVZ it isn't worth taking everything straight away at face value. Treacherous minister of mines, possible also the PM, will remain on the fence with those rumors for now.

Why we have to worry about any of this shit as a part of our investment is probably a fair bit more than a lot of us bargained for but it is what it is.

Amen brother

 

[cruiser51]

 

[MoneyBags1348]

To be honest as frustrating as this whole situation is and while the political environment remains hostile. It's worth remembering that we are still in a relatively better situation than what might have been the case for example if we had a continuation of the Kabila regime where the inability to play dirty would likely have us even more stifled.
All we can do is to continue to have faith in Felix and institutions like the IGF as well as the (sincere) NGO's.

Also although we've got media articles popping up from everywhere regarding the political situation in the country, the above article illustrates that just as with the misinformation campaign and trumped up scandal against AVZ it isn't worth taking everything straight away at face value. Treacherous minister of mines, possible also the PM, will remain on the fence with those rumors for now.

Why we have to worry about any of this shit as a part of our investment is probably a fair bit more than a lot of us bargained for but it is what it is.

I absolutely agree with you

 

[forestgump]

Let's hope we don't need it wombat ffs.

This older article seems to sum things up nicely.
Not sure if already posted but it's worth a refresher.

Conspiracy and Mistrust Poison Congolese Politics​

Access to the Democratic Republic of Congo's natural resources has been largely controlled by a privileged elite, fueling mistrust and violence between competing groups.

Democratic Republic of Congo's outgoing President Joseph Kabila and his successor Felix Tshisekedi stand during an inauguration ceremony where Tshisekedi will be sworn into office at the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa, DRC on January 24, 2019. Olivia Acland/Reuters
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin
March 10, 2022 5:03 pm (EST)

For people around the world, the past few years have painfully illuminated the toxic effect that mistrust, an inability to access reliable facts, and resulting conspiratorial thinking have on social cohesion and governance. For the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, this is familiar territory. The tremendous potential of their vast country has, for decades, gone unrealized. Major powers are ever-more aware of Congo’s importance as they jockey for access to Congolese minerals vital to a clean energy transition and wake up to the global importance of Congo’s carbon sinks. But the will of the Congolese people—and their ability to determine the course of their country—remains stifled. The country continues to suffer from weak, sometimes predatory governance that both breeds and feeds off of a lack of trust and a dearth of verifiable information.
Unfortunately, many of the latest developments in the country appear to be moving in the wrong direction. The impression of hidden agendas persists, stoking beliefs that spoils are being distributed in the shadows. The sacking of Jean-Marc Kabund, who had been serving as the leader of President Felix Tshisekedi’s political party, and the arrest of Francois Beya, the president’s security advisor, have fueled rumors of dark plots and shifting allegiances; little has been done to clarify the circumstances surrounding their departures. The government’s apparent concern about former President Joseph Kabila and his family’s activities in South Africa prompted additional speculation, as have the sketchy details of Kinshasa’s apparent settlement with the controversial Dan Gertler, an Israeli businessman sanctioned by the United States for corrupt deals in the DRC. All of these eyebrow-raising developments have come to light without real transparency, making it easy to graft different narratives onto the fragments of information that are available. The opacity of Congolese business and politics reinforces the idea that authorities in the DRC are more interested in elite power games than the needs of their people.
Meanwhile, insecurity persists in the east, where civilians are targeted by armed groups despite the presence of UN peacekeepers. Neither the Ugandan military’s deployment into eastern DRC, intended to root out cross-border insurgents that target civilians, nor the Congolese government’s months-long declaration of a “state of siege”—similar to martial law—in the area have improved citizens’ confidence that authorities can keep them safe. Years of failed and often counterproductive efforts to bring a modicum of security to the people of the region have, understandably, fueled suspicions about who gains from the violence, and whether anyone truly has the interest of the Congolese population at heart.
This backdrop of mistrust and intrigue does not lend itself to confidence in the electoral exercise slated for 2023. That election should be better than the deeply flawed one that preceded it in 2018. The Congolese people have proven to be extraordinarily resilient and persistent in their pursuit of better governance. But democratic governance depends upon a degree of popular trust in institutions and in the integrity of the electoral process. Based on first months of 2022, it is difficult to imagine that these vital ingredients will be in ample supply in the Democratic Republic of Congo anytime soon.

www.cfr.org/blog/conspiracy-and-mistrust-poison-congolese-politics%3famp

FT is wearing a bullet proof vest!

 

[obe wan]

To be honest as frustrating as this whole situation is and while the political environment remains hostile. It's worth remembering that we are still in a relatively better situation than what might have been the case for example if we had a continuation of the Kabila regime where the inability to play dirty would likely have us even more stifled.
All we can do is to continue to have faith in Felix and institutions like the IGF as well as the (sincere) NGO's.

Also although we've got media articles popping up from everywhere regarding the political situation in the country, the above article illustrates that just as with the misinformation campaign and trumped up scandal against AVZ it isn't worth taking everything straight away at face value. Treacherous minister of mines, possible also the PM, will remain on the fence with those rumors for now.

Why we have to worry about any of this shit as a part of our investment is probably a fair bit more than a lot of us bargained for but it is what it is.

relax , shake the frustration out ; for me the run in to the ML was always going to be an absolute mine field ; imo we have passed the valley of death

 

[wombat74]

https://twitter.com/PrimatureRDC

"Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde has received the assurance of the Chinese Government's support for the economic and social development of the DRC " ....... and brown paper bags ???

What are the conditions ? Let me guess : Make AVZ disappear.

 

[tonster66]

FT is wearing a bullet proof vest!

Great pickup. I hope he has got his back covered as well

 

[tonster66]

https://twitter.com/PrimatureRDC

"Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde has received the assurance of the Chinese Government's support for the economic and social development of the DRC " ....... and brown paper bags ???

What are the conditions ? Let me guess : Make AVZ disappear.

More like, give us AVZ! and we will do what we have promised you for years

 

[wombat74]

More like, give us AVZ! and we will do what we have promised you for years

How does the DRC gov give AVZ to the Chinese ?? Please explain.

 

[tonster66]

How does the DRC gov give AVZ to the Chinese ?? Please explain.

I was just responding to the post "make AVZ disappear". In the chinese thinking they would be thinking "just give it to us because we have been a great benefit to the DRC". The chinese have screwed this country and it is time for it to stop. I do not believe that the chinese will get it. But it is interesting to see Felix's mindset wearing the bullet proof vest (great pick up by forestgump). Things are changing with the railway contract given to the Portuguese and the Singaporeans as the chinese have not provide through the belt and roads project. This week will be interesting if Geo's thoughts come into being.
I am 100% behind AVZ, I am a LTH and have enjoyed your commentary through the years. I have 2 hats lol.

 

[cruiser51]

Great pickup. I hope he has got his back covered as well

It is sad to say, but maybe a Ned Kelly head cover might help too.

Going through social media, it appears there are a lot of people who would love to drink each others blood for breakfast juice.

Jean Marc Kabund is highly upset that his simple little house in the Kinshasa outer suburbs (his words) paid for by the DRC government is looked at being inappropriate by the boss.
He doesn't understand what is his and what is the state's property. That is what Felix is dealing with.
Jean Marc sees it as payment because he was Felix's friend and helped him to give Kabila the flick.
One could say payment for rendered services. The M of M apparently is in his camp.

 

[Ozthescot]

a bit off topic but not exactly a good look for the DRC either considering all the BS that's going on there just now!

 

[Sparrowhawk12]

I'd be willing to donate 10% of my profits, but (a) would have to get wife's agreement 1st; then (b) I'm not planning to sell until 10+bags - could be year(s) away; and (c) I'd have to be sure my 10% was going entirely to those in poverty in the DRC who need it the most. Realistically, meeting all 3 of my conditions will be tough. Br

 

[CHB]

The Attorney General at the Court of Cassation wants to prosecute Jean-Marc Kabund

The remarks made by the national deputy and former first vice-president of the National Assembly, Jean-Marc Kabund, during his press conference on Monday July 18, turned against him.

This Friday evening, July 22, the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation indicated, in a press release, his desire to prosecute him for public insults, insulting the Head of State and spreading false rumors.

To do this, the Attorney General has lodged a request with the President of the National Assembly, Christophe Mbosso, to lift the immunities of MP Jean-Marc Kabund, in order to allow the Court to judge him.

If convicted, the former first vice-president of the National Assembly should serve a prison sentence.

www.mediacongo.net


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Wonder if that'll make him like a martyr

I thinking about if it makes sense to send a email to the president’s office. Of course not in the way: dear president please save us all and especially avz.

much more with fundamental facts and my view of why i invested in avz. at this point a friend who is a historian in african history would help me. At least I think he's a lot quicker than me when it comes to researching factual arguments. but i also want to explain my view of the world, my wishes and my experiences. in no way I want to ask for help for avz. To be honest, after I've had quite a bit of time to think about it, I don't care who is running the mine. as long as the population benefits from it. i have food, a bed, enough money to take care of my family and don't have to think about where to get water for today.

Of course there is a high probability that he will never read it or will think what is the point of this nonsense, but I think I have nothing to lose. At the moment I'm not sure if I should really write it. Maybe I'm probably still waiting for the next extension on Friday

i would also mention in the text that i would donate 50% of my profits and if it ever comes to that, 100% of my dividends to charities in drc.

I don't have to drive a lamborghini, don't need a million villa. If I could help hundreds of people, that would be worth more than any object in the world

at this point i would like to ask you if there are others who would be willing to donate?

maybe you also say: don't do that. But even in the biggest machine, a small cog can make a difference. Even there is a 99,9999999999% this would only take place in a windows desktop waste bin.
But in this case it would be at least one of the loveliest documents this waste bin has ever seen.

Start by saying that everyone can do as they wish.

But to me it sounds desperate and unnecessary and I feel, a bad reflection for AVZ.

Especially when you start talking profits and donating profits.

 

[wombat74]

I thinking about if it makes sense to send a email to the president’s office. Of course not in the way: dear president please save us all and especially avz.

much more with fundamental facts and my view of why i invested in avz. at this point a friend who is a historian in african history would help me. At least I think he's a lot quicker than me when it comes to researching factual arguments. but i also want to explain my view of the world, my wishes and my experiences. in no way I want to ask for help for avz. To be honest, after I've had quite a bit of time to think about it, I don't care who is running the mine. as long as the population benefits from it. i have food, a bed, enough money to take care of my family and don't have to think about where to get water for today.

Of course there is a high probability that he will never read it or will think what is the point of this nonsense, but I think I have nothing to lose. At the moment I'm not sure if I should really write it. Maybe I'm probably still waiting for the next extension on Friday

i would also mention in the text that i would donate 50% of my profits and if it ever comes to that, 100% of my dividends to charities in drc.

I don't have to drive a lamborghini, don't need a million villa. If I could help hundreds of people, that would be worth more than any object in the world

at this point i would like to ask you if there are others who would be willing to donate?

maybe you also say: don't do that. But even in the biggest machine, a small cog can make a difference. Even there is a 99,9999999999% this would only take place in a windows desktop waste bin.
But in this case it would be at least one of the loveliest documents this waste bin has ever seen.

Here's my letter : Hurry up and get your shit together and sort this crap out . Stop dicking AVZ around and do your fking job . Yours Sincerely Wombat 74 . IMO

 

[Sammy_da_Smile]

Here's my letter : Hurry up and get your shit together and sort this crap out . Stop dicking AVZ around and do your fking job . Yours Sincerely Wombat 74 . IMO

You won't

 

[cruiser51]

Auction of oil and gas blocks in the DRC: Modero Nsimba refutes the denunciations of Greenpeace​

The Minister of Tourism, Modero Nsimba responded to the international environmental protection NGO, Greenpeace, which invited, in its press release of Tuesday July 19, the oil and gas majors to refrain from buying rights to 27 oil blocks and 3 gas blocks auctioned by the authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo in order to protect biodiversity.

It was during the government briefing on endangered protected areas held on Wednesday 20 July. The Minister of Tourism denounced the attitude of the NGO Greenpeace which, according to him, is in the process of attacking calls for tenders which have not yet been launched.

“We cannot understand that Greenpeace comes to question the intentions of the Government. Because we have not yet launched the calls for tenders. The Ministry of Hydrocarbons has promised to launch the calls for tenders at the end of the month. where do these questions that Greenpeace is asking come from?

It’s a way of subjugating a government”, denounced Modero Nsimba.

“In letters sent to oil companies around the world, Greenpeace is warning against this ominous auction, which could take place to the detriment of biodiversity and the global climate,” said writes the organization.

Tenders for the allocation of rights to these blocks will be launched on July 28, the Congolese Minister of Hydrocarbons, Didier Budimbu, announced on Monday.

The oil blocks concerned are spread over several regions of the country: three in the coastal basin, nine in the central Cuvette, eleven in the Graben of Tanganyika and four in the Albertine Graben.

The three gas blocks are located in Lake Kivu.

Auction of Congolese oil & gas blocks: Patrick Muyaya reminds Greenpeace that DRC has rights to exploit its wealth​

The Minister of Communication, Patrick Muyaya insisted on the need for the Democratic Republic of Congo to exploit its oil and gas blocks in order to allow the country to benefit from the advantages of its wealth.

During the joint briefing with the Ministry of Tourism, held on Wednesday July 20, the government spokesperson responded to the denunciations of the international environmental protection NGO, Greenpeace. Patrick Muyaya reminded this NGO that there are current oil drilling techniques that are safe for the ecosystem.

“There are current drilling technologies that make it possible to exploit oil without it destroying the ecosystem. This is what is done in several developed countries. We must not be scared by asking ourselves to remain in the situation of poverty despite our oil under the pretext of saving the world”, declared Patrick Muyaya.

The government spokesman made it clear that the Democratic Republic of Congo has the right to exploit all its wealth for the benefit of its people. Especially since the country is facing aggression from negative forces, a great mobilization of resources is needed to strengthen the Congolese army, he said.

“Today, to ensure the rise of our armed forces, we must be able to mobilize resources. Why must we forsake the possibilities of resources to give us the power to enforce our national sovereignty. Why should we hesitate to use what we have because there are NGOs that will move to say things?

The Government is supposed to find solutions to the problems of the population. We are not going to be made scared,” said Patrick Muyaya.

“In letters sent to oil companies around the world, Greenpeace is warning against this ominous auction, which could take place to the detriment of biodiversity and the global climate,” said writes the organization.

Tenders for the allocation of rights to these blocks will be launched on July 28, the Congolese Minister of Hydrocarbons, Didier Budimbu, announced on Monday.

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*Can someone remind Patrick about the DRC / AVZ / Manono being a "Win-Win" / "Solution" please

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The problem the DRC has is that the oil majors look at the AVZ case and think: If we invest in these blocks, drill for oil, spend US$500 million in the drilling campaign and find oil, are we going to be fucked over the same way AVZ is getting fucked over by the thieving hyenas?

Don't forget the DRC is shooting itself in both feet in a way, that only Chinese companies are willing to put any money on the table in the future in the DRC, regardless of its mineral wealth.
Why take the risk, if the investment can easily be taken away by donating a couple of paper bags filled with cheap loot by PRC government backed companies?

It will be interesting to watch the auction for these blocks and how much discount big companies put on investments in the DRC in future. Thinking one can protect its investments, by writing it in contracts with DRC government companies, which according to the mining code have to be involved, is not worth the paper it is written on. Just ask Nigel.

Felix and club really has to understand that their way of doing business, guarantees in future to be more dependent of China.

I would not be surprised if current troubles in the DRC are created by China with its huge presentation there.
The next move will be that China send its troops in to protect "its" interests in copper, cobalt, lithium and gold.