AVZ Discussion 2022

[tolate]

The DRC files criminal charges against Apple over 'conflict minerals'

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints against tech giant Apple’s subsidiaries in France and Belgium over the use of “conflict minerals” in their supply chains.

Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?

Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.

www.aljazeera.com

Lawyers representing the Central African country, claimed in a statement this week that Apple’s subsidiaries in Europe are using conflict minerals sourced in sub-Saharan Africa and accused the company of “using deceptive commercial practices to assure consumers that the tech giant’s supply chains are clean”.

So, the DRC kleptocrats, who rule one of the world's most corrupt countries and with an abysmal record of human rights violations, forced relocations, misappropriation and arbitrary expropriation without compensation think that Apple is using conflict materials in its supply chain.

What fucking hypocrisy.

Cheers
F

Merry Xmas to all the good and decent members here.

Yes this was Announced by AVZ in DEC 2024
Just ongoing advents everywhere..?


Company Statement AFP Investigation AVZ Minerals Limited (“AVZ”, “the Company”) acknowledges that, as referred to in recent media reports, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have executed search warrants in respect of allegations of bribery related to the Manono Lithium Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

AVZ previously obtained legal advice in relation to the management of the bribery and corruption risk associated with doing business in the DRC. That advice was leaked to and reported by the media in February 2023.

 

[cruiser51]

The DRC files criminal charges against Apple over 'conflict minerals'

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints against tech giant Apple’s subsidiaries in France and Belgium over the use of “conflict minerals” in their supply chains.

Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?

Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.

www.aljazeera.com

Lawyers representing the Central African country, claimed in a statement this week that Apple’s subsidiaries in Europe are using conflict minerals sourced in sub-Saharan Africa and accused the company of “using deceptive commercial practices to assure consumers that the tech giant’s supply chains are clean”.

So, the DRC kleptocrats, who rule one of the world's most corrupt countries and with an abysmal record of human rights violations, forced relocations, misappropriation and arbitrary expropriation without compensation think that Apple is using conflict materials in its supply chain.

What fucking hypocrisy.

Cheers
F

Merry Xmas to all the good and decent members here.

The EastAfrican

@The_EastAfrican
·
Dec 20

A South African law firm is seeking compensation from the DRC after it helped Kinshasa win a $180 million Glencore suit.


If I was Robert Amsterdam and Co, I would insist on a payment upfront.


Robert Amsterdam's previous involvement with the DRC in 2022....

On October 4, the lawyer Robert Amsterdam of Amsterdam & Partners LLP, which represents MMCS Strategic 1, issued a public notice addressed to numerous parties claiming to have an interest in Manono, including AVZ Minerals of Australia, Chinese companies and individuals Zijin Mining Group, CATL, Cong Mao Huai (Simon Cong), and Min Guo Wei, as well as the Congolese state-owned company Cominière. The public notice was also addressed to Zoe Kabila, an MP and the brother of former President Joseph Kabila, as well as Guy Luando, a currently serving Minister in the government of President Felix Tshisekedi.

“Since this illegal raid was engaged against them in 2016, MMCS has continuously asserted its ownership over Manono through public statements, commercial arbitration, and through direct correspondence,” the MMCS statement reads. “Take notice that until such time as our rights have been vindicated, MMCS possesses true, full and proper title to Manono.”

The statement continues, “MMCS cautions all parties who may be interested in the Manono Project to conduct appropriate due diligence in respect of the claims that any parties other than MMCS are making regarding rights to the Manono Project.”

The public notice of ownership by MMCS’ lawyers adds additional complexity to Manono issue. AVZ Minerals Limited, the Australian company which previously had been publicly promoting its claim to the Manono license and raising capital based on what may not be a proper title, has suspended trading of its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Meanwhile, there have been speculative media reports that corruption-related sanctions could be looming over the Tshisekedi administration, which could become a major headache ahead of the 2023 elections. According to Africa Intelligence, the US treasury has completed its investigation into André Wameso, one of the closest advisers of the DRC president.


It looks like these lawyers behave rather odd.
They first fight against anything DRC tooth and nail and now it appears they switched camps.
And all that with the DRC being accused of not paying their legal bills.

They must know by now that any deal agreed to with the DRC is not worth the paper it is written on and Felix wears a bullet proof vest for good measure.

 

[Remark]

Have a great Christmas everybody, stay safe

 

[BRICK]

Have a great Christmas everybody, stay safe

Same to y’all kuntz!!!!

Merry Christmas (even you hootz you old asshole)

 

[tolate]

The EastAfrican
@The_EastAfrican
·
Dec 20

A South African law firm is seeking compensation from the DRC after it helped Kinshasa win a $180 million Glencore suit.


If I was Robert Amsterdam and Co, I would insist on a payment upfront.


Robert Amsterdam's previous involvement with the DRC in 2022....

On October 4, the lawyer Robert Amsterdam of Amsterdam & Partners LLP, which represents MMCS Strategic 1, issued a public notice addressed to numerous parties claiming to have an interest in Manono, including AVZ Minerals of Australia, Chinese companies and individuals Zijin Mining Group, CATL, Cong Mao Huai (Simon Cong), and Min Guo Wei, as well as the Congolese state-owned company Cominière. The public notice was also addressed to Zoe Kabila, an MP and the brother of former President Joseph Kabila, as well as Guy Luando, a currently serving Minister in the government of President Felix Tshisekedi.

“Since this illegal raid was engaged against them in 2016, MMCS has continuously asserted its ownership over Manono through public statements, commercial arbitration, and through direct correspondence,” the MMCS statement reads. “Take notice that until such time as our rights have been vindicated, MMCS possesses true, full and proper title to Manono.”

The statement continues, “MMCS cautions all parties who may be interested in the Manono Project to conduct appropriate due diligence in respect of the claims that any parties other than MMCS are making regarding rights to the Manono Project.”

The public notice of ownership by MMCS’ lawyers adds additional complexity to Manono issue. AVZ Minerals Limited, the Australian company which previously had been publicly promoting its claim to the Manono license and raising capital based on what may not be a proper title, has suspended trading of its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Meanwhile, there have been speculative media reports that corruption-related sanctions could be looming over the Tshisekedi administration, which could become a major headache ahead of the 2023 elections. According to Africa Intelligence, the US treasury has completed its investigation into André Wameso, one of the closest advisers of the DRC president.


It looks like these lawyers behave rather odd.
They first fight against anything DRC tooth and nail and now it appears they switched camps.
And all that with the DRC being accused of not paying their legal bills.

They must know by now that any deal agreed to with the DRC is not worth the paper it is written on and Felix wears a bullet proof vest for good measure.

Meanwhile, there have been speculative media reports that corruption-related sanctions could be looming over the Tshisekedi administration, which could become a major headache ahead of the 2023 elections............""""""""""2023 ELECTIONS ssems like OLD NEWS"""""""

 

[Nellie17]

Merry Christmas everyone! Hopefully good news is not far away!
Stay safe and enjoy!

Cheers Nells xxx

 

[Pokok]

Merry xmas to all the raving drunks and beautiful community on TSE family time and safety for all ,

 

[CashKing]

Merry Christmas all. (Apart from Zijin)

Stay safe and let’s hope for a Happier New Year & Positive Outcome for all Shareholders.

 

[Winenut]

Absolutely the very best wishes for Christmas

Have a good one all

Stay safe, enjoy the time with friends and family and see you on the flip side

 

[Chilla]

Merry Christmas to all fellow AVZ colleagues. Have some wonderful time out from the crap some spread on here.

It’s better sometimes to say nothing than nothing at all.

Is there movement

Enjoy time with your family and loved ones

 

[Chilla]

@zeeb0t merry christmas

but sort the shit out on the platform

It’s become a crapper 2.0 recently and let me give you a tip…..no one wants that….because that is why we are here.

Please sort it our and get your moderation back on track ….just saying

 

[Mute22]

Merry Christmas to all fellow AVZ colleagues. Have some wonderful time out from the crap some spread on here.

It’s better sometimes to say nothing than nothing at all.

Is there movement

Enjoy time with your family and loved ones

If we end up getting those long overdue 'Easter Eggs' this year, they will be 'century eggs' it's been so long.

 

[BEISHA]

Hi All

Wishing everyone here ( except the trolls ) a Merry Xmas and hopefully a great new year.

2024 hasnt provided us with much joy, had to deal with a heap of head fucking scenarios , but the one piece of good news to come out was that AVZ got Locke funding sorted, so we get to fight these criminals until the finality, thats a big relief!

Take care everyone, enjoy time with family and try to chill.

 

[Xerof]

Merry Christmas all you fockers.

The old man has been to your place and mine in NZ, but I’m not there. Hopefully he’ll come to Dubai

 

[Pokok]

He came to Indonesia just for me and the kids

 

[whales]

Merry Christmas to all fellow AVZ colleagues. Have some wonderful time out from the crap some spread on here.

It’s better sometimes to say nothing than nothing at all.

Is there movement

Enjoy time with your family and loved ones

Merry Christmas Everyone.
Is there movement ?
Some jumping for joy and whales breaching for 2025.
Agree Chilla .
Enjoy time with your family and loved ones .

 

[tolate]

If we end up getting those long overdue 'Easter Eggs' this year, they will be 'century eggs' it's been so long.

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Yes merry xmas all, and i think we need to wait for those century easter eggs also..!

 

[cruiser51]

Merry Xmas all

 

[Azzler]

Merry Christmas everyone!
May all our dreams come true!

 

[Doc]