As I mentioned earlier, there is no Locke funding deal required. I believe it was just a "kick the can down the road" exercise to appease shareholders or a last resort in the event that the DRC handed over the mining license and made things right.
It's quite clear in this announcement that the first port of call is to follow through with ICC/ICSID and force the DRC to settle as they are not wanting AVZ to mine. AVZ is not going mining in the next 500 years in the DRC. It's also quite clear that Zijin will take over mining duties.
Going by the language of the announcement the attempt is to get a percentage of the last traded share price.
The small funding provision is also indication that AVZ requires the cash to just get some ink to paper and cover costs.
The lack of intervention by Felix also indicates that Cominiere is calling the shots.
IMHO - AVZ will get a payout, distribute to shareholders, Nigel & Co with a golden handshake and GTFO of the DRC once and for all.
Disclaimer* - it's just my opinion and I could be totally wrong, don't hate me.
