the fact we haven't had serious contacts re raising cash is a sign to me that locke are still in it... even "if" a deal was close, i dont think management would hold a dire cash position on the chance of DRC honouring a deal... they'd want some access to back-up cash... or should, based on DRC form to date.
Look it's all speculation, but what we all realise is just how expensive Locke will be to SH when that card is played/utilised, assuming we cut a deal for that legal funding.
So it makes sense to me to use that as a gun with a silver bullet only IF it's needed to be fired at our enemies.
In other words prior to bringing Locke into play...the threat and proof that we have Locke "LOCKED & LOADED" (if need be) needs to be rammed down our enemies throat, and proven that Locke are ready and prepared to sign on if we cannot come to or get an arrangement. Either an MOU or a TO offer that is fair to all!! including and most importantly AVZs innocent investors in this s... s... caused by the failure of the DRC gov to stick to THEIR MINING CODE.
AVZ & is investors all 21,000 came to the shores of the DRC (a ...t of a pl... to do ethical business!!! with a country and its President (FELIX T) who promised "NO MORE F'g corruption or heads will role"!!!
So if the BOD can prove that it will be cheaper for ALL involved, that its time to pony up, (b4 locke actually sign on for the full monty but get say a million $ payment for just being prepared to let it fly so to speak) we may not have to go the full and expensive route of years of litigation and expense, which will expose all of the DRCs dirty ministers that are involved in this corruption, being dragged through the mud, including jingadingerrings stop at nothing dirty bribery antics, and the DRCs own comm's scum bag lies for the last 3 year's etc, etc.
but I still would like some more info from board
