Jacob Kiraz
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AVZ Discussion 2022
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Helios
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Comparing Arcadium is not a true comparison as brine is included. Its better to keep simple and compare hardrock and hardrock processing only. Opex is usually lower with Brine after capex, however the deposit that AVZ owns is brilliant, and Capex will be on lower side if conventional DMS is used and Opex is low due to jurisdiction.
Production should be considered in in terms of how much can be extracted and then processed. Considering the quality of the deposit and easy way to think of it is to divide by 6 or 7.
As an example
extracted and processed via DMS = 1.2mt extracted and processed per year.
SC6 produced from 1mt (1,200,000 / 6) = 240,000 Sc6
Approximately 7x Sc6 for 1tonne of Carbonate (240,000 / 7 ) = ~35,000 LCE per year
Its been sometime since I have looked at the studies for AVZ so I am not sure if they were targeting 4.5mt p/y, or a sulphate, either way its worth far more than what Arcadium sold for which, if you followed the background noise, was way too low a valuation backed by a management group who folded and didn't put up a fight.... Well done AVZ
Xerof
High Hopes 1994
Not surprising, it was fairly amateurish.X post and Youtube video regarding Kobold Metals recent BBC World Service discussion about Manono have now been removed
Mute22
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Silly Seppo, doesn't he know the internet is forever?
Not going to post as I am sure Nigel requested they quieten down, but everything gets kept on file.
Mute22
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Weekly Wrap: Copper Colossus, AVZ's Gates-Bezos Play, and Oval's Story Deepens
With Gates and Bezos eyeing Congolese lithium, copper explorers making breakthroughs, and Argentina yielding monster deposits, the resource sector is showing serious signs of life
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AVZ Minerals: A global play attracting global names
Three years after trading suspension and nearly a year since being officially delisted from the ASX, AVZ Minerals might be on the verge of a breakthrough.This week may mark the beginning of a long-awaited turnaround for shareholders who've been trapped in limbo since May 2022.
AVZ has now signed a non-binding framework agreement with US-backed Kobold Metals to purchase its interest in the Manono Lithium and Tin Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the largest undeveloped hard-rock lithium deposit on the planet.
The implications here are big for all involved:
- Kobold Metals is backed by billionaires, including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, signalling the strategic relevance of the Manono project on the world stage.
- The US Government recently brokered a peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda, providing a platform for increased investment and regional stability.
- AVZ has publicly endorsed the new agreement and expressed support for US involvement, a sign that the company sees a viable resolution on the horizon.
- The agreement will enable KoBold to potentially deploy more than $US1 billion (AUD$1.55b) to bring the Manono lithium to Western markets.
Meanwhile, China's Zijin Mining, which was awarded part of the deposit in 2023, would retain control of the northern section while KoBold would develop the southern portion.
AVZ recently secured a US$67.5 million penalty in arbitration against Cominière for ignoring emergency orders in the ongoing dispute.
Framework for KoBold to buy AVZ’s interests in the Manono lithium. Source: Kobold Metals
The company's announcement also made it clear: the window for a constructive, negotiated outcome is open, and AVZ is ready to walk through it.
We've been banging on about AVZ for a while now, doing a deep dive last year on the immense potential of Manono and the complex dynamics surrounding the project.
AVZ Minerals: From $6 million to a $4.5 billion delisting. Inside the Congo lithium saga
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In that piece, we highlighted the asset's strategic position within the lithium supply chain and why it had become the focus of both local political friction and global commercial interest. Today, that thesis is playing out, but now with institutional capital and diplomatic muscle behind it.
So what does this latest update mean for long-suffering shareholders?
The financial terms of the Kobold deal are still being worked out, but signs point to AVZ shareholders finally seeing some return on their patience with it increasingly likely that AVZ could realise meaningful value through a dividend or capital return once the transaction completes.
Manono was never just another lithium deposit. Its sheer size made it a geopolitical chess piece. AVZ shareholders understood this from day one, and those who've white-knuckled through three years of suspension might finally be rewarded for their iron stomachs.
Skar
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Haha well there you have it not only is Cominiere out but US want a whole parallel public administration for US businesses (think of TV cop shows where the "feds" turn up and waive off the local cops" - no bribes or corruption for US businesses).
Last I heard AVZ was planning down to go to primary lithium sulfate on site. My use of SC6 was just for some napkin math. Given Besos wants lithium for his trucks, from Kobold to Slate will probably have some integrated chemical conversion/battery partnerships too (with amazon then shipping all the ancillary merch for the truck customizations).
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Dave Evans
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In 2020 AVZ’s targeted annual production was 700,000 tonnes of SC6 (lithium / spodumene concentrate) which equates to over 100,000 tonnes of LCE (lithium carbonate equivalent) annually. That’s at least 33% more than what Arcadium is producing from its mines
That’s back when AVZ was targeting mining 4.5Mt of ore annually, then they looked at expanding to 10Mt annually so you can take that 100,000 tonnes of LCE annually and more than double it to over 200,000 tonnes of LCE annually
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Runningmate
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Hi guys,
It might have been discussed already -
Whatever price AVZ end up getting for their rights.
What then are the steps involved?
AVZ receive the money… they can then do whatever with that money can’t they? They could choose to start another project etc etc.
How would we actually get our money?
Would they re-list and we sell shares on market ? But they would need to have some project etc to re list otherwise why would you own shares in them? It’ll only go down.
So will they just liquidate the company and pay us out? Are there any fees or other costs that’ll come out first of this amount and then we get a check or?
Thanks
It might have been discussed already -
Whatever price AVZ end up getting for their rights.
What then are the steps involved?
AVZ receive the money… they can then do whatever with that money can’t they? They could choose to start another project etc etc.
How would we actually get our money?
Would they re-list and we sell shares on market ? But they would need to have some project etc to re list otherwise why would you own shares in them? It’ll only go down.
So will they just liquidate the company and pay us out? Are there any fees or other costs that’ll come out first of this amount and then we get a check or?
Thanks
Helios
Regular
Yeah, I seem to recall that being the case for target ore production.AVZ’s targeted annual production was 700,000 tonnes of SC6 (lithium / spodumene concentrate) which equates to over 100,000 tonnes of LCE (lithium carbonate equivalent) annually. That’s at least 33% more than what Arcadium is producing from its mines
1.2mt for Ore Processing is an easy metric for those who dont quite understand breakdowns. With high quality spod, you can use x6 to get Sc6, for shit, lepodite it can be x12.
Production ramp up is ultimately is based on demand, something no fucking expert has managed to get right over the last 5 years so I take the need to process anything above 5mpta as a moot point. Whoever secures the AVZ deposit will secure LCE supply and what ever demand requirements they require with zero reliance on China (albiet with conversion assistance, and seeing Japan and South Korea have amended tariff negotiations I see that void filled)
I very rarely comment here, but follow, and to those who frequently post I thankyou from a grateful long term holder for keeping up the fight.
Frank
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Lobito Corridor: The United States injects more than USD 6 billion into this strategic project
The United States of America is strengthening its support for the development of strategic infrastructure in Africa.
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced, via its official account on the X network, that it had mobilized more than USD 6 billion specifically dedicated to financing the Lobito Corridor.
This mega-project, which aims to connect the Atlantic Ocean (Port of Lobito, Angola) to the mining areas of the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Zambia, is considered a key route to facilitate regional exports and boost intra-African trade.
It is also part of the Global Infrastructure Initiative launched by the United States and its G7 partners.
"These funds, crucial for this infrastructure project, are specifically dedicated to it," the State Department publication states, adding that Washington continues to work with its regional and international partners to support the corridor's implementation.
This new financial commitment comes at a time of intensifying geostrategic challenges surrounding critical resources, particularly copper and cobalt.
The DRC, the world's leading cobalt producer, is expected to benefit directly from this corridor, improving its logistical capabilities and boosting its exports.
This American support is seen as a strong signal to Central and Southern African countries, as rivalries for influence over transportation infrastructure on the continent intensify.
The United States of America is strengthening its support for the development of strategic infrastructure in Africa.
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced, via its official account on the X network, that it had mobilized more than USD 6 billion specifically dedicated to financing the Lobito Corridor.
This mega-project, which aims to connect the Atlantic Ocean (Port of Lobito, Angola) to the mining areas of the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Zambia, is considered a key route to facilitate regional exports and boost intra-African trade.
It is also part of the Global Infrastructure Initiative launched by the United States and its G7 partners.
"These funds, crucial for this infrastructure project, are specifically dedicated to it," the State Department publication states, adding that Washington continues to work with its regional and international partners to support the corridor's implementation.
This new financial commitment comes at a time of intensifying geostrategic challenges surrounding critical resources, particularly copper and cobalt.
The DRC, the world's leading cobalt producer, is expected to benefit directly from this corridor, improving its logistical capabilities and boosting its exports.
This American support is seen as a strong signal to Central and Southern African countries, as rivalries for influence over transportation infrastructure on the continent intensify.
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