AVZ Discussion 2022
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By Kiki Kienge
Will we now have to talk about a strategy in the Congolese gold war, to block CGR likely competitor of the United Arab Emirates with PRIMAVERA GOLD, as in the case of the Congolese lithium war between the Australians of AVZ MINERALS and the Chinese of ZIJIN?
From lithium to gold, from Manono in Tanganyika to Bukavu in South Kivu, from AVZ MINERALS to Congo Gold Refinery (CGR), it now seems a registered trademark of Kinshasa to manage the mining sector and dismiss non grata investors for their point of view.
Permissions are granted, investors are allowed to invest their money in feasibility and other studies, initiate the construction work of factories, for after those declared unable to respect the agreements signed with the Congolese State, the example of Manono lithium with the Australians of AVZ MINERALS which has caused a lot of ink to flow, whose situation is still at a standstill to the detriment of the population of
The history of Congo Gold Refinery (CGR) begins behind the scenes in 2017, because the address (Avenue Patrice Emery Lumumba 79 Bukavu, Ibanda, South Kivu DRC) of the gold company is at the same residence of a company called the FSG, a security company created by American billionaire Erik Prince, a former partner of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila
Congo Gold Refinery is a custom refinery located in the city of Bukavu (South Kivu Province in the DRC). The entity meets the standards of the international market to bring the highest quality in its products. This refinery combines the melting process, the refining process and the design of pure gold, with the use of the latest technology machines.
CGR has the desire to work with all approved cooperatives, traders, craftsmen and other various entities working in the field. An effort must be continued with our work alongside local artisans and traders, in order to have a better centralization and traceability of minerals. Let's find written as a presentation of the CGR on its site.
CGR is a company owned by two partners;
First is Global Investment Congo (GIC), which has as shareholders Alain Wan and Liu Zhigang of the FSG.
Second is the company Marathon SARL, owned by Belgo-Burundais Karim Somji, Robert Mutesa, including Otshimo Ekanga (Moïse Ekanga), a businessman who holds shares in two mining companies in the DRC and is head of a Sino-Congolese chamber of commerce.
"The CGR is partly owned or managed by different characters with backgrounds that raise questions. This ranges from people accused of Congolese gold smuggling to a close associate of the former president, to a senior executive of a company created by one of the most notorious mercenaries in the world. The trade alliance between these characters should be closely examined by anyone interested in transparency and the equitable distribution of the wealth that the DRC derives from its natural resources," said Jean-Luc Blakey, Senior Campaign Manager at Global Witness.
Global Witness in its time had raised doubts about the authenticity and legality of the documents accrediting the CGR refined Congolese gold:
"There is a risk that CGR will have a 'refinery' only the name, exploiting its title to legitimize untraceable exports of semi-refined gold while benefiting from tax exemptions. For the population of the DRC to benefit from its country's gold reserves, transparent investments and state supervision are required, not a company owned by opaque offshore entities operating under a license of questionable validity. ”
This did not prevent the new power from collaborating and supporting the CGR in its desire to work in DR Congo.
In 2021 on Thursday, October 28, 202, the Minister of Mines, Antoinette N'Samba Kalambayi received in a cabinet hearing the Director General of the mining company, Congo Gold Raffinerie, CGR, Karim SOMJI and his representative his Deputy Director General in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yasin Karim SOMJI.
The two representatives of the CGR, presented to the Minister of Mines, the progress of the work and the progress of the construction of the Bukavu Gold Refinery, in order to refine on site pure gold with a content of 99.99% before any possible export, the refinery will have a capacity of 100 kilograms of gold per day.
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the governor of South Kivu province, Théo Ngwabidje, even visited the CGR factory:
"There is no reason to bring gold abroad since at home, we can refine it. We will accompany economic operators and mining operators to come and support this initiative. Arrangements will be made by my government to discourage fraud in all its forms," said the governor of the province.
In June 2023, a meeting was held between the Minister of Mines, Antoinette N'Samba Kalambayi and Miriam Amena Agito, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister in charge of Business Climate, Sama Lukonde Kyenge.
The two personalities spoke of the date chosen for the opening of the Bukavu gold refinery, the authorization to start refining, in particular the Green Light that the Minister of Mines should grant to CGR, so the gold company was able to have a legal authorization to solemnly open the gold refinery in DR Congo.
The beginning of the refining of Congolese gold should already begin at the beginning of July 2023, according to the agreement between the Congolese authorities and representatives of the CGR, no longer with a processing capacity of 100 kilograms, but 200 kg of gold per day and 2 tons per month.
But here it is, a dramatic blow a few days before the inauguration of the gold refining plant, which should take place today Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Minister of Mines is blocking everything in a ministerial order n0.002 67 of July 24, 2023 DECOMPENANCE OF THE SOCIETE CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR" OF ITS APPROVAL FOR THE TITLE OF TREATMENT CATEGORY B.
Order of the Minister of Mines
Revised Ministerial Decree No. 00 10/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2022 of 15 February 2022 renewing approval as a category B processing entity in the Province of South Kivu for the benefit of the Company CONGO GOLD RAIFINERIE SARL.
Whereas the CONGO GOLD REFINERIE "CGR" Company has not respected its social obligations, in particular those relating to the development of the specifications of social responsibilities;
Considering the letter of formal notice No. Ré£: CAB.MIN/MINES/ANSK/01512/01/2022 of 06 May 2022, relating to the execution of the Specifications of Societal Responsibilities;
Considering the expiry of the period of 6 months following the formal notice sent in particular to the Company CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR";
Article 1:
Without prejudice to other sanctions provided for by the provisions of the Mining Code and Regulations as well as Ministerial Order No. 00131/CAB.MIN/MD 3 of 19 April 2023 regulating the Activities of the Processing Entity, the Company CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR" is depleted from its approval as a Category B Processing Entity.
Article 2:
The company CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR" has a period of 30 (thirty) from the notification of the present:Arrested by the Secretary General of Mines to exercise his right of recourse.
Article 3:
The Secretary General of Mines is responsible for the implementation of this Order, which enters into force on the date of its signature.
Done in Kinshasa, the Z in JUIL 2023, Antoinette N'SAMBA KALAMBAYI.
On July 25, 2023, the province of South Kivu, through its provincial division of mines and geologies, was responsible for notifying the CGR of the decision of the Ministry of Mines, which comes into force from the date of signature of the ministerial order, therefore on July 24, 2023:
Mr. Director of the Company CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE,
In accordance with the provisions of the well-identified Decree in the subject of His Excellency the Minister of Mines of 24/07/2023 transmitted to the Secretary General of Mines on 25/07/2023;
On the instructions of the Secretary General for Mines.
I regret to transmit to you what is the object in the margin for execution in accordance with the legal provisions;
As a result, the inauguration of your CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR" Company scheduled for this Wednesday 26/07/2023 is postponed to a later date.
Please accept, Mr. Director of the Company
CONGO GOLD REFINERIE, the expression of my patriotic feelings.
THE HEAD OF THE PROVINCIAL DIVISION OF MINES AND GEOLOGY.
Will we now have to talk about a strategy in the Congolese gold war, to block CGR likely competitor of the United Arab Emirates with PRIMAVERA GOLD, as in the case of the Congolese lithium war between the Australians of AVZ MINERALS and the Chinese of ZIJIN?
From lithium to gold, from Manono in Tanganyika to Bukavu in South Kivu, from AVZ MINERALS to Congo Gold Refinery (CGR), it now seems a registered trademark of Kinshasa to manage the mining sector and dismiss non grata investors for their point of view.
Permissions are granted, investors are allowed to invest their money in feasibility and other studies, initiate the construction work of factories, for after those declared unable to respect the agreements signed with the Congolese State, the example of Manono lithium with the Australians of AVZ MINERALS which has caused a lot of ink to flow, whose situation is still at a standstill to the detriment of the population of
The history of Congo Gold Refinery (CGR) begins behind the scenes in 2017, because the address (Avenue Patrice Emery Lumumba 79 Bukavu, Ibanda, South Kivu DRC) of the gold company is at the same residence of a company called the FSG, a security company created by American billionaire Erik Prince, a former partner of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila
Congo Gold Refinery is a custom refinery located in the city of Bukavu (South Kivu Province in the DRC). The entity meets the standards of the international market to bring the highest quality in its products. This refinery combines the melting process, the refining process and the design of pure gold, with the use of the latest technology machines.
CGR has the desire to work with all approved cooperatives, traders, craftsmen and other various entities working in the field. An effort must be continued with our work alongside local artisans and traders, in order to have a better centralization and traceability of minerals. Let's find written as a presentation of the CGR on its site.
CGR is a company owned by two partners;
First is Global Investment Congo (GIC), which has as shareholders Alain Wan and Liu Zhigang of the FSG.
Second is the company Marathon SARL, owned by Belgo-Burundais Karim Somji, Robert Mutesa, including Otshimo Ekanga (Moïse Ekanga), a businessman who holds shares in two mining companies in the DRC and is head of a Sino-Congolese chamber of commerce.
"The CGR is partly owned or managed by different characters with backgrounds that raise questions. This ranges from people accused of Congolese gold smuggling to a close associate of the former president, to a senior executive of a company created by one of the most notorious mercenaries in the world. The trade alliance between these characters should be closely examined by anyone interested in transparency and the equitable distribution of the wealth that the DRC derives from its natural resources," said Jean-Luc Blakey, Senior Campaign Manager at Global Witness.
Global Witness in its time had raised doubts about the authenticity and legality of the documents accrediting the CGR refined Congolese gold:
"There is a risk that CGR will have a 'refinery' only the name, exploiting its title to legitimize untraceable exports of semi-refined gold while benefiting from tax exemptions. For the population of the DRC to benefit from its country's gold reserves, transparent investments and state supervision are required, not a company owned by opaque offshore entities operating under a license of questionable validity. ”
This did not prevent the new power from collaborating and supporting the CGR in its desire to work in DR Congo.
In 2021 on Thursday, October 28, 202, the Minister of Mines, Antoinette N'Samba Kalambayi received in a cabinet hearing the Director General of the mining company, Congo Gold Raffinerie, CGR, Karim SOMJI and his representative his Deputy Director General in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yasin Karim SOMJI.
The two representatives of the CGR, presented to the Minister of Mines, the progress of the work and the progress of the construction of the Bukavu Gold Refinery, in order to refine on site pure gold with a content of 99.99% before any possible export, the refinery will have a capacity of 100 kilograms of gold per day.
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the governor of South Kivu province, Théo Ngwabidje, even visited the CGR factory:
"There is no reason to bring gold abroad since at home, we can refine it. We will accompany economic operators and mining operators to come and support this initiative. Arrangements will be made by my government to discourage fraud in all its forms," said the governor of the province.
In June 2023, a meeting was held between the Minister of Mines, Antoinette N'Samba Kalambayi and Miriam Amena Agito, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister in charge of Business Climate, Sama Lukonde Kyenge.
The two personalities spoke of the date chosen for the opening of the Bukavu gold refinery, the authorization to start refining, in particular the Green Light that the Minister of Mines should grant to CGR, so the gold company was able to have a legal authorization to solemnly open the gold refinery in DR Congo.
The beginning of the refining of Congolese gold should already begin at the beginning of July 2023, according to the agreement between the Congolese authorities and representatives of the CGR, no longer with a processing capacity of 100 kilograms, but 200 kg of gold per day and 2 tons per month.
But here it is, a dramatic blow a few days before the inauguration of the gold refining plant, which should take place today Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Minister of Mines is blocking everything in a ministerial order n0.002 67 of July 24, 2023 DECOMPENANCE OF THE SOCIETE CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR" OF ITS APPROVAL FOR THE TITLE OF TREATMENT CATEGORY B.
Order of the Minister of Mines
Revised Ministerial Decree No. 00 10/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2022 of 15 February 2022 renewing approval as a category B processing entity in the Province of South Kivu for the benefit of the Company CONGO GOLD RAIFINERIE SARL.
Whereas the CONGO GOLD REFINERIE "CGR" Company has not respected its social obligations, in particular those relating to the development of the specifications of social responsibilities;
Considering the letter of formal notice No. Ré£: CAB.MIN/MINES/ANSK/01512/01/2022 of 06 May 2022, relating to the execution of the Specifications of Societal Responsibilities;
Considering the expiry of the period of 6 months following the formal notice sent in particular to the Company CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR";
Article 1:
Without prejudice to other sanctions provided for by the provisions of the Mining Code and Regulations as well as Ministerial Order No. 00131/CAB.MIN/MD 3 of 19 April 2023 regulating the Activities of the Processing Entity, the Company CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR" is depleted from its approval as a Category B Processing Entity.
Article 2:
The company CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR" has a period of 30 (thirty) from the notification of the present:Arrested by the Secretary General of Mines to exercise his right of recourse.
Article 3:
The Secretary General of Mines is responsible for the implementation of this Order, which enters into force on the date of its signature.
Done in Kinshasa, the Z in JUIL 2023, Antoinette N'SAMBA KALAMBAYI.
On July 25, 2023, the province of South Kivu, through its provincial division of mines and geologies, was responsible for notifying the CGR of the decision of the Ministry of Mines, which comes into force from the date of signature of the ministerial order, therefore on July 24, 2023:
Mr. Director of the Company CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE,
In accordance with the provisions of the well-identified Decree in the subject of His Excellency the Minister of Mines of 24/07/2023 transmitted to the Secretary General of Mines on 25/07/2023;
On the instructions of the Secretary General for Mines.
I regret to transmit to you what is the object in the margin for execution in accordance with the legal provisions;
As a result, the inauguration of your CONGO GOLD RAFFINERIE "CGR" Company scheduled for this Wednesday 26/07/2023 is postponed to a later date.
Please accept, Mr. Director of the Company
CONGO GOLD REFINERIE, the expression of my patriotic feelings.
THE HEAD OF THE PROVINCIAL DIVISION OF MINES AND GEOLOGY.
Samus
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Report on the working session between IGF and the members of the Office of the US Embassy in charge of the fight against Corruption.
No idea what they're saying
The Management of the IGF represented by the IG-CS JULES ALINGETE and the IG-ADJOINT CORDONNATEUR Henri PAUL KAZADI had a working session with the members of the Office of the US Embassy responsible for the fight against Corruption . The 2 parties discussed the progress and constraints of this fight advocated by HE President FELIX TSHISEKEDI.
DiscoDanNZ
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Does she like seafood?Like, take her out for dinner when she's in Perth?? or maybe wait until she's in Paris for another ICSID lawsuit
Xerof
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Report on the working session between IGF and the members of the Office of the US Embassy in charge of the fight against Corruption.
No idea what they're saying
The Management of the IGF represented by the IG-CS JULES ALINGETE and the IG-ADJOINT CORDONNATEUR Henri PAUL KAZADI had a working session with the members of the Office of the US Embassy responsible for the fight against Corruption . The 2 parties discussed the progress and constraints of this fight advocated by HE President FELIX TSHISEKEDI.
Ah fuck, and the first image we see is a fucking land cruiser, provided by the chinese, with compliments
John25
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MoneyBags1348
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Terrence Crawford is a beast, best boxer pound for pound, but I am sure Tim Tszyu may stake a claim for that title too........
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I’ve got $100 on Crawford BEISH, he’s a great fighter. As for Tim Tszyu, I contacted him and asked if I could watch him train in Newcastle for his fights here. Told him I went to Wal Bentley’s boxing gym in Wolf Street Newcastle in the 70’s, was a big fan of Kostya, went to see Kostya’s fights here in Newcastle and used to train fighters myself.
Never got a reply from him, he’s nothing like Kostya who was genuine and humble. Tim is a big head wanker and I hope Charlo knocks him out
@John25 those old fella’s are hilarious, one of them even goes to lay the boot in while the other one is down
Here’s another classic, not sure why but Ron Casey reminds me of @cruiser51
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MoneyBags1348
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I’ve got $100 on Crawford BEISH, he’s a great fighter. As for Tim Tszyu, I contacted him and asked if I could watch him train in Newcastle for his fights here. Told him I went to Wal Bentley’s boxing gym in Wolf Street Newcastle in the 70’s, was a big fan of Kostya, went to see Kostya’s fights here in Newcastle and used to train fighters myself.
Never got a reply from him, he’s nothing like Kostya who was genuine and humble. Tim is a big head wanker and I hope Charlo knocks him out
@John25 those old fella’s are hilarious, one of them even goes to lay the boot in while the other one is down
Here’s another classic, not sure why but Ron Casey reminds me of @cruiser51
I have to admit these guys are my favourites
MoneyBags1348
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Ordinary…. Awkward style, surely he’s not still fighting!
Carlos Danger
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Yeah he is haha
In my experience that awkward style makes him a nightmare to spar. Even though I have him easily on reach he bobs and weaves inside my defence more often than I would like to admit. He has also always had nothing but great things to say about Kostya.
Be different if Nige was presenting . But he'd probably pull out like he did in London . So we are back to the TO/ buy out rumours . Ring around the bloody mulberry bush . IMO
Misfits
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IMO, no T/O mate but a JV. This will be much better and NF true to his word that he will do what is right for SH and take this thing all the way. That is how it is shaping up IMO. Got to love the silence on the different forums. The BOD has locked down on info and NDA's being adhered to.
Cheers mate . Yes I have also noticed Jens silence , and MoneyBags seems to be in an upbeat mood of late . He hasn't threatened to demonstrate his martial arts skills on anyone for at least 10 days . Very unusual . IMO
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John25
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I’ve got $100 on Crawford BEISH, he’s a great fighter. As for Tim Tszyu, I contacted him and asked if I could watch him train in Newcastle for his fights here. Told him I went to Wal Bentley’s boxing gym in Wolf Street Newcastle in the 70’s, was a big fan of Kostya, went to see Kostya’s fights here in Newcastle and used to train fighters myself.
Never got a reply from him, he’s nothing like Kostya who was genuine and humble. Tim is a big head wanker and I hope Charlo knocks him out
@John25 those old fella’s are hilarious, one of them even goes to lay the boot in while the other one is down
Here’s another classic, not sure why but Ron Casey reminds me of @cruiser51
No disrespect to you money, but you are a random when it comes to Tim , how does he know you aint some crazed looney with a gun in his back pocket.
............NEWCASTLE, not exactly a salubrious part of Sydney....Tim sure is a arrogant prick........." WHATS MY FUCKING NAME " !!!
Well, he has backed that arrogance up by smashing his last few contenders, number 2 got absolutely fucked over, he will do the same to CHARLO who is also a arrogant fuck, Tim has too much game for that idiot, will relentlessly jab the fucker, tire him down, then rip a few undercuts to open up his weak defence then finish him off with a few hail marys....
CHARLO knows that, thats why the spineless prick broke off his fight with Tim .....
Tszyu and Charlo fight officially called off, with Australian set to be named full world champion
The slated fight between Tim Tszyu and Jermell Charlo is officially called off as the American decides to battle Canelo Alvarez instead.
Whats the stupid prick thinking ?
Canelo will embarrass him.
Tim / Canelo / Trent / Gennady would be a excellent series of fights, with CHARLO being the water boy....
Ooops , off topic.
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