Can't help but think and look back on some of Nigel's interviews over the years outlining how efficient the govt was and how good relations were even mentioning MoP directly. Nigel is in a world of shit if he cannot pull a positive outcome for shareholders. Also, both him and Greame would be wealthy in their own right but imagine if they lost the lot at the end of their careers + reputational damage - c'mon boys lets get something going
Many have justifiably criticised him here.
Me included.
However, given the widely acknowledged shit show that DRC is, I think your criticism is rather unfair.
He had, and is, navigating a maelstrom of long established institutional and corporate corruption that penetrates every area of DRC governance.
It is, in this case, facilitated and encouraged by actors from, and controlled by, an autocratic state.
These people are experts who have honed their skills over decades and have essentially limitless funding.
Win or lose, whatever that may mean, the fact that we are still in the game at this stage is testament to the fact that these guys are cutting the proverbial.
PS love the silence