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The United States invests US$250 million in the Lobito railway line, Angola/DR Congo/Zambia
May 23, 2023
Kiki Kienge
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NEWSECONOMY
The United States invests US$250 million in the Lobito railway line, Angola/DR Congo/Zambia
May 23, 2023
Kiki Kienge
It may be 12 months old cruiser, but in the ICC case ZIJIN / COM ( claimant ) v AVZ ( responder ), the claimants believe Dathomir are a part of Dathcom JVThat's 12 months old mate,
In all fairness none of us know the outcome of this trip , even the most knowledgeable members are rolling a dice. I’ve lived and still work in Asia for the past 35 years and most Asians (that actually know) sum up dealing with China and Chineses as dangerous! That's a powerful word and not used on any other country.The Chinese past emperors believed all roads lead to China and the CCP still believe that. Its their vision and controlling the battery supply chain one of a few projects they are all out in accomplishing. Now DRC - Having worked with many South Africans they explain the tribal mentality throughout Africa. The Chef always wore the most impressive cloths and owned the biggest lands. That’s how it still operators and the Chefs are now minsters and have you seen the outfits these guys wear and their salaries are what? 2000 a month? The point is , it’s semi excepted all this corruption and in some cases respected and I’m not disillusioned by thinking FT not involved. Saying all that , I believe AVZ played this right and refused to play ball. Cominere been quoted as calling us a minnow explorer and thought we would roll over with support from MOP and maybe MOM. They are now understanding they have dug a hole and the whole world is watching. I’m quietly confident and worst case scenario a low ball TO will be completed around 4-5 billion US and best case is we go mining with a controlling %.I know what you mean.
The thing is he doesn't need to go to china to screw over AVZ if he wanted to.
And china don't need to meet in person to offer bribes.
I think we're all imagining them getting together for poker, getting loaded and laughing about old times, then they bring in the girls. Afterwards throw an arm around a jolly DRC president and smiling with a fat brown paper bag offered say, "so how about that silly old mine in Manono?"
They're a major partner with the DRC with business and all that, a trip there is completely normal.
Keep this in mind, a major part of the visit is in regards to the predatory deals china has in the DRC mining sector, and all that negative attention is good for us non chinese who have offered everything above board, and fair.
In the midst of this diplomacy and renegotiation with respect to china not doing the right thing, imagine them offering more bribes for Manono!
It wouldn't go down too well.
They are welcome to take Manono legaly at a fair price, if they want the thing at all costs, there is always that.
No doubt they will apply pressure to get what they want, and that's what they've been doing in the past to get the mining deals that favor them.
It's possible he might even be asking them to tell Z to back off so they can get this thing into operation.
His ministers are implicated in this corruption with Z, and China are likely holding them to the fire over this.
I believe it's in Felix's best interest to negotiate a way for them to back off.
Screwing over AVZ will be very bad for them, particularly with the USA suddenly in the picture.
Actually that makes me think, part of the visit would be diplomacy about the USA entering into the DRC, as china would be spewin' about that.
It all needs to be smoothed over form the perspective of the DRC.
I would imagine.
I know what you mean.
The thing is he doesn't need to go to china to screw over AVZ if he wanted to.
And china don't need to meet in person to offer bribes.
I think we're all imagining them getting together for poker, getting loaded and laughing about old times, then they bring in the girls. Afterwards throw an arm around a jolly DRC president and smiling with a fat brown paper bag offered say, "so how about that silly old mine in Manono?"
They're a major partner with the DRC with business and all that, a trip there is completely normal.
Keep this in mind, a major part of the visit is in regards to the predatory deals china has in the DRC mining sector, and all that negative attention is good for us non chinese who have offered everything above board, and fair.
Frank, I wonder whether FT will pass on the IGF Report regards to Manono to President Evil, whilst getting a better deal regards to GECAMINE and the like......
In all fairness none of us know the outcome of this trip , even the most knowledgeable members are rolling a dice. I’ve lived and still work in Asia for the past 35 years and most Asians (that actually know) sum up dealing with China and Chineses as dangerous! That's a powerful word and not used on any other country.The Chinese past emperors believed all roads lead to China and the CCP still believe that. Its their vision and controlling the battery supply chain one of a few projects they are all out in accomplishing. Now DRC - Having worked with many South Africans they explain the tribal mentality throughout Africa. The Chef always wore the most impressive cloths and owned the biggest lands. That’s how it still operators and the Chefs are now minsters and have you seen the outfits these guys wear and their salaries are what? 2000 a month? The point is , it’s semi excepted all this corruption and in some cases respected and I’m not disillusioned by thinking FT not involved. Saying all that , I believe AVZ played this right and refused to play ball. Cominere been quoted as calling us a minnow explorer and thought we would roll over with support from MOP and maybe MOM. They are now understanding they have dug a hole and the whole world is watching. I’m quietly confident and worst case scenario a low ball TO will be completed around 4-5 billion US and best case is we go mining with a controlling %.
Reed and Geist permanently deleted.I gotta say, nice and serene this forum is now since the scum trolls were turfed out, not a peep out of John Reed ......fancy that?
Powerade and the timber prick also silent.
Thank fuck for small mercies I say.
As somebody said earlier, that stuff will have been negotiated prior.Frank, I wonder whether FT will pass on the IGF Report regards to Manono to President Evil, whilst getting a better deal regards to GECAMINE and the like......
The conversation could go like this ...." pretty damning report against Zijin, could be very embarrassing for your country once the ICC verdict comes out, I mean what more do you want, you have close to 100% offtake, may I suggest you advise Zijin to pull their head in, cause I really don't want to make a executive decision.....
Have you noticed I have alot of other countries who would like a piece of the DRC pie if you baulk? "
IMO
I have often said Chyna needs DRC , more than DRC needs Chyna, DRC have alot of other options to improve their standard of living and FT needs to strike some major blows if he wants to be re elected, so far from my naked eye he has done fuck all, but maybe I have under estimated him and he has a swarm of positive news ready to hammer out.....Reed and Geist permanently deleted.
Zeebot was yesterday asking about more culprits, as they were the only two I named.
I recall some German speakers making mischief around Xmas, so if you have their names or any other suspicions then please pm ZB 'cos they ain't gone away permanently.
Or pm me cos ZB seems to trust me.
Seems AVZ is not the only TSE target of trolls, loads vaporised lately.
US$ 250m investment would never come without strings.
Must be positive for AVZ
As somebody said earlier, that stuff will have been negotiated prior.
Diplomacy dictates that the leaders don't fall out and the hardball is played by junior ministers and C. Servants.
I'm still a little concerned though about blackmail while FT is relatively isolated.
Or maybe it's just that I've been conditioned to be paranoid.
And then xi says would you like a collection of those watches you wear so well.Frank, I wonder whether FT will pass on the IGF Report regards to Manono to President Evil, whilst getting a better deal regards to GECAMINE and the like......
The conversation could go like this ...." pretty damning report against Zijin, could be very embarrassing for your country once the ICC verdict comes out, I mean what more do you want, you have close to 100% offtake, may I suggest you advise Zijin to pull their head in, cause I really don't want to make a executive decision.....
Have you noticed I have alot of other countries who would like a piece of the DRC pie if you baulk? "
IMO
Don’t forget the drones Felix just got with made in China on it to fight M23I have often said Chyna needs DRC , more than DRC needs Chyna, DRC have alot of other options to improve their standard of living and FT needs to strike some major blows if he wants to be re elected, so far from my naked eye he has done fuck all, but maybe I have under estimated him and he has a swarm of positive news ready to hammer out.....
I remain positive despite the scum and shit that has been thrown our way for over 12 months.
Imo
Frank, I wonder whether FT will pass on the IGF Report regards to Manono to President Evil, whilst getting a better deal regards to GECAMINE and the like......
The conversation could go like this ...." pretty damning report against Zijin, could be very embarrassing for your country once the ICC verdict comes out, I mean what more do you want, you have close to 100% offtake, may I suggest you advise Zijin to pull their head in, cause I really don't want to make a executive decision.....
Have you noticed I have alot of other countries who would like a piece of the DRC pie if you baulk? "
IMO
I reckon FT would give you a good run for your money,.....moneyView attachment 37158
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Wrestling yes.....boxing not so sureI reckon FT would give you a good run for your money,.....money
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I reckon FT would give you a good run for your money,.....money
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't this train line announced 2 years ago???
However previously funded by the chinese, not American?