20%? Isn't it a $20mil break free ?CATH is only an issue WHEN we come up smelling of roses.
20% of our compensation will pay those cunts off, then we can sell to / partner with the west
20%? Isn't it a $20mil break free ?CATH is only an issue WHEN we come up smelling of roses.
20% of our compensation will pay those cunts off, then we can sell to / partner with the west
Fuck you hoots you cuntHi h00tsy, how does it feel lurking without an outlet?
Being put in the sin bin on HC just before the AGM, oh deary me.
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We know you are here still trying to find out what really went on.
Yeah I say it might be better to pay the break fee IMO as it's going to be alot less than the % of the project which they got for a cheap price !! Can you imagine that conversation! Lol20%? Isn't it a $20mil break free ?
I didn't want to insult a dirty old man, ffs lurking at 68, when will he stop?Fuck you hoots you cunt
Sorry. I wasn't clear20%? Isn't it a $20mil break free ?
At least he's not outside a school.I didn't want to insult a dirty old man, ffs lurking at 68, when will he stop?
Maybe he should get one of tolate's red flags poles rammed up his rectum to wake him up.
They got it at 90% discount, pay the break fee and tell them they can buy 25% for US$2.5 billion, plus an appropriate penalty for voting for the Fat Tail clowns.Yeah I say it might be better to pay the break fee IMO as it's going to be alot less than the % of the project which they got for a cheap price !! Can you imagine that conversation! Lol
How do you know Pt?At least he's not outside a school.
Actually never been.How do you know Pt?
How often do you go to Cardwell?
In that case, I put 2 dozen red flag poles on my roof rack.Actually never been.
Maybe we could all go for a few days when this shit is over.
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In that case, I put 2 dozen red flag poles on my roof rack.
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Hi Nells, did we meet ?Hi Grass,
Just to clarify all the directors, including Ben Johnson () & Rhett Barnes attended the Herdsman Tavern afterwards. And all were very open to chat with.
It was great to meet a few of you there. Have a great weekend and enjoy this lovely weather!
Cheers,
Nells x
The yanks want lithium. To all intents and purposes they will control Lobito.Agree Dave $2.5 billion is not enough . I forgot DRC takes 25%?? off the top . So make that $5bil+USD minimum . This is the part that makes me shake my head . The DRC will pick up at least a Billion $$$ by allowing AVZ to sell the project to a buyer of the DRC choosing .
Hi All
Well it looks like @grassseeds , @j.l have given a good assessment of the AGM, i concur with all of the info they shared, i am a bit late with my assessment due to the fact i was on the piss from 11.30 am - 6pm, then had to drive @EarleofBarrow back home, which meant i was in the shit from my missus for being late for dinner and then i passed out on the couch as my brain was fried......lol
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So the AGM was chalk and cheese compared to last year.
Instead of doom and gloom shrouded by fat tail in the back ground ( last year ) , it was upbeat and very positive this year
Pre AGM remained the same tho ( without the party poppers ), with Yianni cajoling the 20 odd folks in for a chat about the lay of the land, he mentioned it was unlikely that question time would be available at the AGM considering the strong possibility that Carrick and other adversaries could be there, so the plan was the BOD would quickly get the business of getting Rhett Brans & Salome Sijaona re elected then they would come back to the Herdsman Tavern for question time instead without the pests involved , but to our great surprise, our adversaries were not there so question time was freely invited ........so as usual, i didnt hold back.
a) Does AVZ have the support of Australian & US government ?
Sadly, our Australian govt doesnt give a fuck about our predicament, they are simply subserviants to China, even Pauline Hasnson couldnt give a shit either, I got talking to @Jazz and he mentioned to me he scripted a letter and sent it to all the main stream media in Australia, same attitude, not interested..........PATHETIC !
The irony of that ( which wasnt lost on Nigel ) is this recent development.....
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Why is the WA government handing $150m to lithium miners in a cost of living crisis?
Premier Roger Cook says its rescue package recognises the thousands of jobs hanging in the balance, but a mining analyst says "it really doesn't touch the sides" amid an oversupply of lithium and disappointing electric vehicle sales.www.abc.net.au
Yet AVZ manono whos size dwarfs the likes of MIN, LTR, PLS etc collectively cant get a cracker and if China was able to achieve the steal of the century, then LTR, PLS, MIN and a whole heap of other lithium producers would be in permanent C & M !!...........nuts!
The good news is tho, US Government are very aware of AVZ predicament thru the Biden administration and BOD is confident that Trump administration will follow with interest too
b) Locke funding / working capital
DLA piper are absolutely thrilled to get this funding finally sorted, despite AVZ dominant positition in the respective ICSID / ICC arbitration cases, the cupboard was virtually bare in the way of funds to get to the finish line. Fact of the matter, DLA piper has virtually been working pro bono the last few months, BOD havnt taken a wage for months too, make no mistake folks, the aim of the chinese to bleed AVZ dry was very close to succeeding ...........now they are FUCKED !
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With Locke funding secured, Corporate world will fill the void for working capital to see AVZ thru, with DEBOSS in the back ground making that happen.
Funding is no longer a problem and it has flipped the coin big time to our advantage , this is the pivotal moment to get the snow ball to grow and evolve to a ultimate conclusion and everyone is confident that it will happen, just a matter of time as DRC / China are backed into a wall now
c) ISCID - lack of court fees paid
Unbelievably, both DRC govt & AVZ didnt pay their respective fees and if you hadnt worked it out by now, you know why AVZ didnt pay theirs until Locke funding arrived.......
Now AVZ will pay their fees and the DRC fees to keep the pressure on..........its farken bonkers, but it is what it is.
d) Dathomir $20m Escrow payment gone AWOL
Investigation still pending, heat on the respective bank / Lawyer firm to provide paper trail.
e) KOBOLD
Not sure whether Nigel was playing coy, but if they were the real deal, they would of contacted AVZ for permission to look in the core library / data room etc , site visit, but they did not, so its a non event for now, not sure what the situation is there to be honest
f) Mining or For sale ?
I asked Nigel the direct question, his opinion ,to achieve the best valuation, is to give suitors the impression you are going to mine, so first things first, now Locke funding is secured, first action is to get in touch with DRC govt and get them to finally get serious about negotiating a deal that would give AVZ the ML for PR13359 along with the Mpiana hydropower rights and then ultimately put it up for tender.
MOU discussions were organised prior some months ago , but AVZ were fucked around and it never eventuated as word got around that it wasnt going to be necessary due to AVZ parlous financial position..........
Believe it or not AVZ BOD still maintain that in general they still have a good relationship with the DRC govt, its just that there a few corrupt cunts that have done a hatchet job on them , the architect in Yianni mind is this dude.....
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but there is a number of members of government that are sympathetic to AVZ cause and just wants a resolution.
Make of that as you will.
In any case, if ML is obtained with Mpiana package in tow, a evaluation could be anything from 2.5b - 10b depending on the lithium cycle./ pricing etc.
g) Mpiana Hydropower plant
I talked to Nigel one on one about this pivotal asset given Zijin has taken illegal posession and has commenced refurb.
He told me that lawyers advised Zijin not to trespass and take possession as AVZ had the legal rights, but Zijin told them to fuck off and did it anyway.
The situation is very simple, any negotiation regards to ML includes the rights to Mpiana and any illegal work done by Zijin would be remunerated back to them and then they would be told to fuck off
Its my impression that the DRC dont want to be beholden to China alone, they do want western investment, so maybe the tide is turning Saudi Arabia style if you get my drift..........
Well, i have dribbled long enuff, time for bed.
Cheers @EarleofBarrow , @Scoota30 , @Jazz , @Golden Years for a good catchup and chat, very illuminating to say the least and a big thankyou to the the main man DEBOSS a ripper bloke and the driving force behind AVZ BOD.
He wants to cut a deal bad, he wants to be the deal maker, but as John Clarke said to me eloquantly, he hasnt got a hope cause he doesnt know the lay of the land like he does, cant speak french nor does he have the credential like he has with over 25yr of experience working in Africa.
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Its a different world over there and Johns resume is impressive, plus DLA piper are no mugs either, i am sure the entire BOD collective will cut the best deal for us long suffering shareholders..........just a matter of when ?
imo
@BEISHA @grassseeds @j.l and Ozpolarbear HC at al,Yes it was mentioned Wombie, but i am a bit sketchy on the detail.
Now Locke funding has been approved and arbitration fees will get paid, DLA piper are devising a concrete plan to ensure penalties will get paid should they need to go down that road.
Thats plan B, plan A is to get DRC to the negotiating table ASAP now that AVZ has the upper hand.
Deboss wants that negotiation to commence before Xmas, put the foot down the proverbial throat so to speak whilst the iron is hot.
Time will tell.
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Fyi, I see where,
Just for people who believe ICSID can't force the DRC to play by the book:
The World Bank has an investment portfolio for the Democratic Republic of the Congo that includes 29 active projects totaling US$3.8 billion in association with the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The portfolio is divided among various sectors, with 63% allocated for infrastructure, 16% for human development, 15% for development of the private sector and agriculture, and 6% for governance and mining projects.[6]
ICSID and the World Bank Group
ICSID is one of the five organizations of the World Bank Group, along with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The goal of the World Bank Group is to end extreme poverty within a generation and to boost shared prosperity.
Each of the five World Bank Group organizations contributes to the overall goal of poverty reduction through its particular work.
ICSID
Provides facilities for conciliation and arbitration of international investment disputes.
IBRD
Lends to governments of middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries.
IDA
Provides interest-free loans, called credits, and grants to governments of the poorest countries.
IFC
Helps developing countries achieve sustainable growth by financing investment, mobilizing capital in international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments.
MIGA
Promotes foreign direct investment into developing countries to support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives by offering political risk insurance (guarantees) to investors and lenders.
Icsid is not just a paper tiger.
Fuck Zijin
ⁿChina have successfully weasled their way into the north and may end up retaining the north (they will have to pay for it if they keep it), however they don't have a leg to stand on for the hydro plant IMO
Hi All
Well it looks like @grassseeds , @j.l have given a good assessment of the AGM, i concur with all of the info they shared, i am a bit late with my assessment due to the fact i was on the piss from 11.30 am - 6pm, then had to drive @EarleofBarrow back home, which meant i was in the shit from my missus for being late for dinner and then i passed out on the couch as my brain was fried......lol
View attachment 73564
So the AGM was chalk and cheese compared to last year.
Instead of doom and gloom shrouded by fat tail in the back ground ( last year ) , it was upbeat and very positive this year
Pre AGM remained the same tho ( without the party poppers ), with Yianni cajoling the 20 odd folks in for a chat about the lay of the land, he mentioned it was unlikely that question time would be available at the AGM considering the strong possibility that Carrick and other adversaries could be there, so the plan was the BOD would quickly get the business of getting Rhett Brans & Salome Sijaona re elected then they would come back to the Herdsman Tavern for question time instead without the pests involved , but to our great surprise, our adversaries were not there so question time was freely invited ........so as usual, i didnt hold back.
a) Does AVZ have the support of Australian & US government ?
Sadly, our Australian govt doesnt give a fuck about our predicament, they are simply subserviants to China, even Pauline Hasnson couldnt give a shit either, I got talking to @Jazz and he mentioned to me he scripted a letter and sent it to all the main stream media in Australia, same attitude, not interested..........PATHETIC !
The irony of that ( which wasnt lost on Nigel ) is this recent development.....
![]()
Why is the WA government handing $150m to lithium miners in a cost of living crisis?
Premier Roger Cook says its rescue package recognises the thousands of jobs hanging in the balance, but a mining analyst says "it really doesn't touch the sides" amid an oversupply of lithium and disappointing electric vehicle sales.www.abc.net.au
Yet AVZ manono whos size dwarfs the likes of MIN, LTR, PLS etc collectively cant get a cracker and if China was able to achieve the steal of the century, then LTR, PLS, MIN and a whole heap of other lithium producers would be in permanent C & M !!...........nuts!
The good news is tho, US Government are very aware of AVZ predicament thru the Biden administration and BOD is confident that Trump administration will follow with interest too
b) Locke funding / working capital
DLA piper are absolutely thrilled to get this funding finally sorted, despite AVZ dominant positition in the respective ICSID / ICC arbitration cases, the cupboard was virtually bare in the way of funds to get to the finish line. Fact of the matter, DLA piper has virtually been working pro bono the last few months, BOD havnt taken a wage for months too, make no mistake folks, the aim of the chinese to bleed AVZ dry was very close to succeeding ...........now they are FUCKED !
View attachment 73566
With Locke funding secured, Corporate world will fill the void for working capital to see AVZ thru, with DEBOSS in the back ground making that happen.
Funding is no longer a problem and it has flipped the coin big time to our advantage , this is the pivotal moment to get the snow ball to grow and evolve to a ultimate conclusion and everyone is confident that it will happen, just a matter of time as DRC / China are backed into a wall now
c) ISCID - lack of court fees paid
Unbelievably, both DRC govt & AVZ didnt pay their respective fees and if you hadnt worked it out by now, you know why AVZ didnt pay theirs until Locke funding arrived.......
Now AVZ will pay their fees and the DRC fees to keep the pressure on..........its farken bonkers, but it is what it is.
d) Dathomir $20m Escrow payment gone AWOL
Investigation still pending, heat on the respective bank / Lawyer firm to provide paper trail.
e) KOBOLD
Not sure whether Nigel was playing coy, but if they were the real deal, they would of contacted AVZ for permission to look in the core library / data room etc , site visit, but they did not, so its a non event for now, not sure what the situation is there to be honest
f) Mining or For sale ?
I asked Nigel the direct question, his opinion ,to achieve the best valuation, is to give suitors the impression you are going to mine, so first things first, now Locke funding is secured, first action is to get in touch with DRC govt and get them to finally get serious about negotiating a deal that would give AVZ the ML for PR13359 along with the Mpiana hydropower rights and then ultimately put it up for tender.
MOU discussions were organised prior some months ago , but AVZ were fucked around and it never eventuated as word got around that it wasnt going to be necessary due to AVZ parlous financial position..........
Believe it or not AVZ BOD still maintain that in general they still have a good relationship with the DRC govt, its just that there a few corrupt cunts that have done a hatchet job on them , the architect in Yianni mind is this dude.....
View attachment 73559
but there is a number of members of government that are sympathetic to AVZ cause and just wants a resolution.
Make of that as you will.
In any case, if ML is obtained with Mpiana package in tow, a evaluation could be anything from 2.5b - 10b depending on the lithium cycle./ pricing etc.
g) Mpiana Hydropower plant
I talked to Nigel one on one about this pivotal asset given Zijin has taken illegal posession and has commenced refurb.
He told me that lawyers advised Zijin not to trespass and take possession as AVZ had the legal rights, but Zijin told them to fuck off and did it anyway.
The situation is very simple, any negotiation regards to ML includes the rights to Mpiana and any illegal work done by Zijin would be remunerated back to them and then they would be told to fuck off
Its my impression that the DRC dont want to be beholden to China alone, they do want western investment, so maybe the tide is turning Saudi Arabia style if you get my drift..........
Well, i have dribbled long enuff, time for bed.
Cheers @EarleofBarrow , @Scoota30 , @Jazz , @Golden Years for a good catchup and chat, very illuminating to say the least and a big thankyou to the the main man DEBOSS a ripper bloke and the driving force behind AVZ BOD.
He wants to cut a deal bad, he wants to be the deal maker, but as John Clarke said to me eloquantly, he hasnt got a hope cause he doesnt know the lay of the land like he does, cant speak french nor does he have the credential like he has with over 25yr of experience working in Africa.
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Its a different world over there and Johns resume is impressive, plus DLA piper are no mugs either, i am sure the entire BOD collective will cut the best deal for us long suffering shareholders..........just a matter of when ?
imo
I love the sentiment, i thanked Yianni and the BOD for their ongoing hard work to achieve the best result they can for us long suffering holders at the AGM. I know for a fact the BOD are jaded from all this corrupt shit that never abates, I also know that Nigel has had to resort to selling private assets to keep the lights on too apart from not pulling in any wages for a number of months.......but his body language is alot more positive than it was last year and Yianni is always positive and a ripper bloke.Hi all, particularly those that attended the AGM ( especially those that came from Interstate ), the pre discussion and get together with Yianni and the after AGM discussions with Directors.
I sensed that our Directors ( currently not being paid ) have a degree of mental tiredness due to the constant battle with corrupt officials and trying to keep AVZ afloat for all shareholders. Graeme Johnston in particular (who has a gaol sentence in DRC hanging over his head) must be very concerned about the constant pressure of both his and AVZ's situation.
As I see it, we may still have a couple of years to get the mess sorted out, and/or many battles to keep the corrupt carpet baggers from stealing Manono. If you look at the options to finalise a satisfactory result, AVZ personnel have to negotiate with many of these corrupt people. The number of possible alternative outcomes may become quite large. I hope they get some more support to help crank out the numbers and solutions on all possible options.
My next action.
I propose to send a personal vote of thanks to Yianni for getting off his arse, spending his time trying to help all shareholders and exposing himself to possible legal challengers.
I also propose to send a personal vote of thanks to all the Directors for their continuing (currently unpaid) work trying to get a deal for all shareholders. I also suggest the Directors pass on to the Legal team and any other supporting organization my vote of thanks.
Anyone who agrees with my thinking I hope you also feel that by giving your thanks to Yianni and support to our Board this will help them appreciate the retail shareholders and spur them on to get the job done over the next difficult period.
I thought the jail sentence was revoked and just a big fine remained.Thanks again grassseeds. Why would Graeme Johnson be very concerned about a BS jail sentence hanging over his head in the DRC ? He's not in the DRC and probably couldn't give a rats arse if never steps foot in the sh1t hole again ,and, the international court will prove it's a load of bollocks.