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First Quantum exits DRC with $1.25-billion settlement
Copper miner settles claims with new owner of projects, government after assets nationalized
www.theglobeandmail.com
Case study - First quantum exist drc with 1.25B.
"First Quantum took the matter to international arbitration, including the government's sale of the asset to a company controlled by Israeli mining entrepreneur Dan Gertler, who later sold it to ENRC.
First Quantum then launched $2-billion in legal claims against ENRC, accusing the company of plotting with the government to expropriate the project. The dispute was headed for trial until settlement negotiations began late last year.
The $1.25-billion payment as part of the agreement with ENRC includes $750-million when the deal closes at the end of next month and a $500-million three-year promissory note."
According to RS, if this happens, nigel will ask for 10 Billion