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Manono lithium project and sale of COMINIERE SA: AVZ Minerals breaks the silence
Accused of selling off COMINIERE SA by a fringe of public opinion, the mining company AVZ Minerals finally came out of hiding. So she decided to break the silence. During a press conference held on Saturday July 15, 2022, this company, through its legal counsel Christian Lukusa, clarified a number of points. She gave details about Manono's lithium project and reacted to the allegations made against her. According to AVZ Minerals, the Manono lithium mine belongs to the DATHCOM company of which it is a part and also the COMINIERE SA company. AVZ Minerals also implores the government to grant them, through the Mining Cadastre (CAMI), authorization for the start of this project, because the fund "is already available", reassured the lawyer.
“Today we have come to clarify opinion. The idea for us was not to point fingers at people. So we have come to attract the attention of the national community. Because there has been a lot of misinformation circulating. We therefore wanted to clarify the paradigm according to which the investor who arrives, comes to steal the country's ore”, expresses Christian Lukusa before specifying that the company which has the operating license is the company DATHCOM. AVZ Minerals is only the majority shareholder. It therefore inspires ideas. Moreover, “We have also collaborated for a long time with COMINIERE in the implementation of the Manono lithium project. And COMINIERE is an integral part of DATHCOM's board of directors,” he argues.
According to him, the AVZ did not go overboard and complied with the law in this area. It therefore did not deviate from the clauses of the partnership contract. “The Joint Venture (JV) for which we are accused today was never written by the AVZ. The AVZ found it. So she came and joined. And it only applies what is established in the JV contract which is in particular the control at the level of the company and the distribution at the level of the positions, ”he explains. And in this partnership, a number of conditions have been set for the different partners. “For COMINIERE, the feasibility study should show a rate of return of 20%. But we have doubled this rate of return to 40%. Then we had to raise funds. Indeed, the fund has been raised, ”he informs.
Another major condition that the AVZ declares to have respected is the presentation of the feasibility study within five years as indicated by the mining code in force. “In less than three years, we produced this feasibility study which was presented to COMINIERE and discussed at board meetings.
And a decision was made. Since the feasibility study was written in English, we had to translate it into French. We finished it in April 2020 and presented it to COMINIERE in August 2020 after translation. Written evidence exists", he defends himself while regretting the fact that the CAMI has not always reacted around their file to make official the operating permit for the lithium mine held by DATHCOM, the decree of which was signed by the National Minister of Mines Antoinette N'Samba in May 2021.
As for the project, Christian Lukusa notes that the company has 500 million USD to launch the first phase of construction of the mine but also of the Mpyana Mwanga power plant which will produce 33 megawatts. "The power that will be produced from the Mpyana Mwanga power station will supply the mining industry and serve the population", he said before noting that this Manono lithium project is an integrated project which does not only include the mine but also the development of a special economic zone in Manono while integrating other activities. "We are planning the development of the railway, the rehabilitation of the Kabondo Dianda road and the construction of a water treatment plant", he further noted.
Moreover, the AVZ declares that it is not interested in the conflict because it does not resolve anything. With its privileged partner COMINIERE SA, AVZ Minérales expects from the Congolese State, through the CAMI, the notification to launch the works of the first phase of the project which is the construction of the plant. "We therefore implore the government to allow the company DATHCOM to start the project which will certainly contribute to the economic development of the territory of Manono", he wishes. It should therefore also be noted that the first tonnes of lithium spodumene are expected towards the last months of 2023. According to the feasibility study, the mine hosts 44.6 million tonnes of proven reserves and 48.5 million of probable reserves. . Over the 20-year lifespan, the mine is expected to have an annual production capacity of 700,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate (SC6), a raw material needed to produce lithium hydroxide and carbon. Manono should therefore also deliver 45,375 tonnes of primary lithium sulphates each year.
Djodjo Mulamba
Another major condition that the AVZ declares to have respected is the presentation of the feasibility study within five years as indicated by the mining code in force. “In less than three years, we produced this feasibility study which was presented to COMINIERE and discussed at board meetings.
And a decision was made. Since the feasibility study was written in English, we had to translate it into French. We finished it in April 2020 and presented it to COMINIERE in August 2020 after translation. Written evidence exists", he defends himself while regretting the fact that the CAMI has not always reacted around their file to make official the operating permit for the lithium mine held by DATHCOM, the decree of which was signed by the National Minister of Mines Antoinette N'Samba in May 2021.
As for the project, Christian Lukusa notes that the company has 500 million USD to launch the first phase of construction of the mine but also of the Mpyana Mwanga power plant which will produce 33 megawatts. "The power that will be produced from the Mpyana Mwanga power station will supply the mining industry and serve the population", he said before noting that this Manono lithium project is an integrated project which does not only include the mine but also the development of a special economic zone in Manono while integrating other activities. "We are planning the development of the railway, the rehabilitation of the Kabondo Dianda road and the construction of a water treatment plant", he further noted.
Moreover, the AVZ declares that it is not interested in the conflict because it does not resolve anything. With its privileged partner COMINIERE SA, AVZ Minérales expects from the Congolese State, through the CAMI, the notification to launch the works of the first phase of the project which is the construction of the plant. "We therefore implore the government to allow the company DATHCOM to start the project which will certainly contribute to the economic development of the territory of Manono", he wishes. It should therefore also be noted that the first tonnes of lithium spodumene are expected towards the last months of 2023. According to the feasibility study, the mine hosts 44.6 million tonnes of proven reserves and 48.5 million of probable reserves. . Over the 20-year lifespan, the mine is expected to have an annual production capacity of 700,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate (SC6), a raw material needed to produce lithium hydroxide and carbon. Manono should therefore also deliver 45,375 tonnes of primary lithium sulphates each year.
Djodjo Mulamba
Projet de lithium de Manono et bradage de la COMINIERE SA : L’AVZ Minérales brise le silence – Geopolismagazine
Accusée de bradage de la société COMINIERE SA par une frange de l’opinion publique, la compagnie minière AVZ Minérales est finalement sortie de sa clandestinité. Elle a donc décidé de briser le silence. Au cours d’une conférence de presse qui s’est tenue le samedi 15 juillet 2022, cette société...
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Thanks for posting this Sammael.Manono lithium project and sale of COMINIERE SA: AVZ Minerals breaks the silence
Accused of selling off COMINIERE SA by a fringe of public opinion, the mining company AVZ Minerals finally came out of hiding. So she decided to break the silence. During a press conference held on Saturday July 15, 2022, this company, through its legal counsel Christian Lukusa, clarified a number of points. She gave details about Manono's lithium project and reacted to the allegations made against her. According to AVZ Minerals, the Manono lithium mine belongs to the DATHCOM company of which it is a part and also the COMINIERE SA company. AVZ Minerals also implores the government to grant them, through the Mining Cadastre (CAMI), authorization for the start of this project, because the fund "is already available", reassured the lawyer.
“Today we have come to clarify opinion. The idea for us was not to point fingers at people. So we have come to attract the attention of the national community. Because there has been a lot of misinformation circulating. We therefore wanted to clarify the paradigm according to which the investor who arrives, comes to steal the country's ore”, expresses Christian Lukusa before specifying that the company which has the operating license is the company DATHCOM. AVZ Minerals is only the majority shareholder. It therefore inspires ideas. Moreover, “We have also collaborated for a long time with COMINIERE in the implementation of the Manono lithium project. And COMINIERE is an integral part of DATHCOM's board of directors,” he argues.
According to him, the AVZ did not go overboard and complied with the law in this area. It therefore did not deviate from the clauses of the partnership contract. “The Joint Venture (JV) for which we are accused today was never written by the AVZ. The AVZ found it. So she came and joined. And it only applies what is established in the JV contract which is in particular the control at the level of the company and the distribution at the level of the positions, ”he explains. And in this partnership, a number of conditions have been set for the different partners. “For COMINIERE, the feasibility study should show a rate of return of 20%. But we have doubled this rate of return to 40%. Then we had to raise funds. Indeed, the fund has been raised, ”he informs.
Another major condition that the AVZ declares to have respected is the presentation of the feasibility study within five years as indicated by the mining code in force. “In less than three years, we produced this feasibility study which was presented to COMINIERE and discussed at board meetings.
And a decision was made. Since the feasibility study was written in English, we had to translate it into French. We finished it in April 2020 and presented it to COMINIERE in August 2020 after translation. Written evidence exists", he defends himself while regretting the fact that the CAMI has not always reacted around their file to make official the operating permit for the lithium mine held by DATHCOM, the decree of which was signed by the National Minister of Mines Antoinette N'Samba in May 2021.
As for the project, Christian Lukusa notes that the company has 500 million USD to launch the first phase of construction of the mine but also of the Mpyana Mwanga power plant which will produce 33 megawatts. "The power that will be produced from the Mpyana Mwanga power station will supply the mining industry and serve the population", he said before noting that this Manono lithium project is an integrated project which does not only include the mine but also the development of a special economic zone in Manono while integrating other activities. "We are planning the development of the railway, the rehabilitation of the Kabondo Dianda road and the construction of a water treatment plant", he further noted.
Moreover, the AVZ declares that it is not interested in the conflict because it does not resolve anything. With its privileged partner COMINIERE SA, AVZ Minérales expects from the Congolese State, through the CAMI, the notification to launch the works of the first phase of the project which is the construction of the plant. "We therefore implore the government to allow the company DATHCOM to start the project which will certainly contribute to the economic development of the territory of Manono", he wishes. It should therefore also be noted that the first tonnes of lithium spodumene are expected towards the last months of 2023. According to the feasibility study, the mine hosts 44.6 million tonnes of proven reserves and 48.5 million of probable reserves. . Over the 20-year lifespan, the mine is expected to have an annual production capacity of 700,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate (SC6), a raw material needed to produce lithium hydroxide and carbon. Manono should therefore also deliver 45,375 tonnes of primary lithium sulphates each year.
Djodjo Mulamba
Projet de lithium de Manono et bradage de la COMINIERE SA : L’AVZ Minérales brise le silence – Geopolismagazine
Accusée de bradage de la société COMINIERE SA par une frange de l’opinion publique, la compagnie minière AVZ Minérales est finalement sortie de sa clandestinité. Elle a donc décidé de briser le silence. Au cours d’une conférence de presse qui s’est tenue le samedi 15 juillet 2022, cette société...www.geopolismagazine.net
This article is looking very positive for AVZ !!Manono lithium project and sale of COMINIERE SA: AVZ Minerals breaks the silence
Accused of selling off COMINIERE SA by a fringe of public opinion, the mining company AVZ Minerals finally came out of hiding. So she decided to break the silence. During a press conference held on Saturday July 15, 2022, this company, through its legal counsel Christian Lukusa, clarified a number of points. She gave details about Manono's lithium project and reacted to the allegations made against her. According to AVZ Minerals, the Manono lithium mine belongs to the DATHCOM company of which it is a part and also the COMINIERE SA company. AVZ Minerals also implores the government to grant them, through the Mining Cadastre (CAMI), authorization for the start of this project, because the fund "is already available", reassured the lawyer.
“Today we have come to clarify opinion. The idea for us was not to point fingers at people. So we have come to attract the attention of the national community. Because there has been a lot of misinformation circulating. We therefore wanted to clarify the paradigm according to which the investor who arrives, comes to steal the country's ore”, expresses Christian Lukusa before specifying that the company which has the operating license is the company DATHCOM. AVZ Minerals is only the majority shareholder. It therefore inspires ideas. Moreover, “We have also collaborated for a long time with COMINIERE in the implementation of the Manono lithium project. And COMINIERE is an integral part of DATHCOM's board of directors,” he argues.
According to him, the AVZ did not go overboard and complied with the law in this area. It therefore did not deviate from the clauses of the partnership contract. “The Joint Venture (JV) for which we are accused today was never written by the AVZ. The AVZ found it. So she came and joined. And it only applies what is established in the JV contract which is in particular the control at the level of the company and the distribution at the level of the positions, ”he explains. And in this partnership, a number of conditions have been set for the different partners. “For COMINIERE, the feasibility study should show a rate of return of 20%. But we have doubled this rate of return to 40%. Then we had to raise funds. Indeed, the fund has been raised, ”he informs.
Another major condition that the AVZ declares to have respected is the presentation of the feasibility study within five years as indicated by the mining code in force. “In less than three years, we produced this feasibility study which was presented to COMINIERE and discussed at board meetings.
And a decision was made. Since the feasibility study was written in English, we had to translate it into French. We finished it in April 2020 and presented it to COMINIERE in August 2020 after translation. Written evidence exists", he defends himself while regretting the fact that the CAMI has not always reacted around their file to make official the operating permit for the lithium mine held by DATHCOM, the decree of which was signed by the National Minister of Mines Antoinette N'Samba in May 2021.
As for the project, Christian Lukusa notes that the company has 500 million USD to launch the first phase of construction of the mine but also of the Mpyana Mwanga power plant which will produce 33 megawatts. "The power that will be produced from the Mpyana Mwanga power station will supply the mining industry and serve the population", he said before noting that this Manono lithium project is an integrated project which does not only include the mine but also the development of a special economic zone in Manono while integrating other activities. "We are planning the development of the railway, the rehabilitation of the Kabondo Dianda road and the construction of a water treatment plant", he further noted.
Moreover, the AVZ declares that it is not interested in the conflict because it does not resolve anything. With its privileged partner COMINIERE SA, AVZ Minérales expects from the Congolese State, through the CAMI, the notification to launch the works of the first phase of the project which is the construction of the plant. "We therefore implore the government to allow the company DATHCOM to start the project which will certainly contribute to the economic development of the territory of Manono", he wishes. It should therefore also be noted that the first tonnes of lithium spodumene are expected towards the last months of 2023. According to the feasibility study, the mine hosts 44.6 million tonnes of proven reserves and 48.5 million of probable reserves. . Over the 20-year lifespan, the mine is expected to have an annual production capacity of 700,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate (SC6), a raw material needed to produce lithium hydroxide and carbon. Manono should therefore also deliver 45,375 tonnes of primary lithium sulphates each year.
Djodjo Mulamba
Projet de lithium de Manono et bradage de la COMINIERE SA : L’AVZ Minérales brise le silence – Geopolismagazine
Accusée de bradage de la société COMINIERE SA par une frange de l’opinion publique, la compagnie minière AVZ Minérales est finalement sortie de sa clandestinité. Elle a donc décidé de briser le silence. Au cours d’une conférence de presse qui s’est tenue le samedi 15 juillet 2022, cette société...www.geopolismagazine.net
So why ICC arbitration required ?
Zijin trying their luck because they aint getting the love from DRC govt ?
This could be a very embarrassing for Zijin and the China state govt accordingly.
Could be a double face palm .
Nothing would make me happier.
imo
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Not sure if this has just happened or is merely the next step Dominic would like to see happen - in any case it is possible - see Article 11 below from a book on the DRC Mining Laws & Regulations (2017).
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FYI - Canberra ban new petrol cars from 2035, other states to follow in coming years
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Wednesday 08 May 2019
Canberra will be the first Australian city to pilot a publicly available hydrogen vehicle refuelling station.
The clean-energy facility will be built in Mildura Street, Fyshwick, by ActewAGL with the support of renewable energy generator Neoen.During today’s announcement of the hydrogen project, the ACT Government revealed it will add 20 new Hyundai hydrogen vehicles, funded by Neoen, to its fleet.
26 March 2021
Australia’s first public Hydrogen refuelling station, operated by ActewAGL, has opened in Fyshwick, marking a major milestone in the rollout of zero emissions vehicles in the ACT.
"GONSKI"
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It's so good to see that room full of interested parties . I was hoping it wasn't just going to be all hype , with an empty room and nobody listening . Lets see how the court of public opinion plays out now that the facts are there for everybody to seeManono lithium project and sale of COMINIERE SA: AVZ Minerals breaks the silence
Accused of selling off COMINIERE SA by a fringe of public opinion, the mining company AVZ Minerals finally came out of hiding. So she decided to break the silence. During a press conference held on Saturday July 15, 2022, this company, through its legal counsel Christian Lukusa, clarified a number of points. She gave details about Manono's lithium project and reacted to the allegations made against her. According to AVZ Minerals, the Manono lithium mine belongs to the DATHCOM company of which it is a part and also the COMINIERE SA company. AVZ Minerals also implores the government to grant them, through the Mining Cadastre (CAMI), authorization for the start of this project, because the fund "is already available", reassured the lawyer.
“Today we have come to clarify opinion. The idea for us was not to point fingers at people. So we have come to attract the attention of the national community. Because there has been a lot of misinformation circulating. We therefore wanted to clarify the paradigm according to which the investor who arrives, comes to steal the country's ore”, expresses Christian Lukusa before specifying that the company which has the operating license is the company DATHCOM. AVZ Minerals is only the majority shareholder. It therefore inspires ideas. Moreover, “We have also collaborated for a long time with COMINIERE in the implementation of the Manono lithium project. And COMINIERE is an integral part of DATHCOM's board of directors,” he argues.
According to him, the AVZ did not go overboard and complied with the law in this area. It therefore did not deviate from the clauses of the partnership contract. “The Joint Venture (JV) for which we are accused today was never written by the AVZ. The AVZ found it. So she came and joined. And it only applies what is established in the JV contract which is in particular the control at the level of the company and the distribution at the level of the positions, ”he explains. And in this partnership, a number of conditions have been set for the different partners. “For COMINIERE, the feasibility study should show a rate of return of 20%. But we have doubled this rate of return to 40%. Then we had to raise funds. Indeed, the fund has been raised, ”he informs.
Another major condition that the AVZ declares to have respected is the presentation of the feasibility study within five years as indicated by the mining code in force. “In less than three years, we produced this feasibility study which was presented to COMINIERE and discussed at board meetings.
And a decision was made. Since the feasibility study was written in English, we had to translate it into French. We finished it in April 2020 and presented it to COMINIERE in August 2020 after translation. Written evidence exists", he defends himself while regretting the fact that the CAMI has not always reacted around their file to make official the operating permit for the lithium mine held by DATHCOM, the decree of which was signed by the National Minister of Mines Antoinette N'Samba in May 2021.
As for the project, Christian Lukusa notes that the company has 500 million USD to launch the first phase of construction of the mine but also of the Mpyana Mwanga power plant which will produce 33 megawatts. "The power that will be produced from the Mpyana Mwanga power station will supply the mining industry and serve the population", he said before noting that this Manono lithium project is an integrated project which does not only include the mine but also the development of a special economic zone in Manono while integrating other activities. "We are planning the development of the railway, the rehabilitation of the Kabondo Dianda road and the construction of a water treatment plant", he further noted.
Moreover, the AVZ declares that it is not interested in the conflict because it does not resolve anything. With its privileged partner COMINIERE SA, AVZ Minérales expects from the Congolese State, through the CAMI, the notification to launch the works of the first phase of the project which is the construction of the plant. "We therefore implore the government to allow the company DATHCOM to start the project which will certainly contribute to the economic development of the territory of Manono", he wishes. It should therefore also be noted that the first tonnes of lithium spodumene are expected towards the last months of 2023. According to the feasibility study, the mine hosts 44.6 million tonnes of proven reserves and 48.5 million of probable reserves. . Over the 20-year lifespan, the mine is expected to have an annual production capacity of 700,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate (SC6), a raw material needed to produce lithium hydroxide and carbon. Manono should therefore also deliver 45,375 tonnes of primary lithium sulphates each year.
Djodjo Mulamba
Projet de lithium de Manono et bradage de la COMINIERE SA : L’AVZ Minérales brise le silence – Geopolismagazine
Accusée de bradage de la société COMINIERE SA par une frange de l’opinion publique, la compagnie minière AVZ Minérales est finalement sortie de sa clandestinité. Elle a donc décidé de briser le silence. Au cours d’une conférence de presse qui s’est tenue le samedi 15 juillet 2022, cette société...www.geopolismagazine.net
obe wan
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When mining licence is sorted and all the other shit too, I expect something leftfield .
What we are currently going through, is typical of the shit which has other entities sitting on the sidelines
waiting until everything is locked in. Dealing with corrupt officials / department , going through the process and trying to get the ML granted on a resource like this, which has $$$ written all over it, is an absolute minefield . So best let the process happen and let someone else do the blind minefield walk.
What we are currently going through, is typical of the shit which has other entities sitting on the sidelines
waiting until everything is locked in. Dealing with corrupt officials / department , going through the process and trying to get the ML granted on a resource like this, which has $$$ written all over it, is an absolute minefield . So best let the process happen and let someone else do the blind minefield walk.
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Maître Lukusa: «L’Etat perd 300000 USD de taxes par jour et Dathcom perd 1 million USD de revenu par jour»
Le dossier Lithium de Manono dans le contrat de Dathcom est toujours bloqué au niveau du Cadastre minier qui tarde à délivrer la notification y afférente. Ces propos ont été tenus par Maître Lukusa du cabinet Momentum qui représente les intérêts de la société AVZ dans ce dossier. Maître Lukusa...
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Master Lukusa: "the Congolese State loses 1 million USD per day for lack of notification of the Dathcom contract in the Manono Lithium file"
Published July 18, 2022
By Writing Maître Lukusa
Manono's Lithium file in the Dathcom contract is still blocked at the level of the Mining Registry, which is slow to issue the relevant notification.
These remarks were made by Maître Lukusa of Momentum, which represents the interests of AVZ in this case.
Mr. Lukusa is indeed requesting the intervention of the Congolese Head of State to decant this blockage which is causing the country to lose 1 million US dollars a day.
He launched this SOS during a press conference organized on Friday July 15, 2022.
"We ask the Government to allow the Mining Registry to unblock us in the notification to allow the company Dathcom and not AVZ which is a shareholder to have the opportunity to start the project, to create employment for the population of Manono and thus develop infrastructure. explained Master Lukusa.
And to add: "we lose time with this conflict, the country loses more than one million US dollars a day, which represents a loss in terms of income for the company since in the Dathcom company there is also the Congolese state. We are ready to do business. “, he said.
This press conference had the major objective of clarifying a certain number of things. It was also, according to the organizers, a way to attract the attention of the international community because there has been a lot of information that is erroneous.
“We have come to confirm that with our privileged partner La Cominière, we want the Congolese State, through the Mining Cadastre, to be able to notify us. The one that owns the mining license is the company Dathcom and AVZ is only a majority shareholder and it inspires ideas. “, affirmed Maître Lukusa of the firm Momentum.
It should be noted that the partnership involved several conditions but the most important is that AVZ should produce a feasibility study within five (5) years. And in less than three (3) years, she presented a feasibility study to Cominière which was discussed at meetings of the Board of Directors.
A decision had been made since the feasibility study was released in April 2020, it was translated into French and it was presented in August 2020 at La Cominière.
However, explains Master Lukusa, they waited from August 2020 to May 2021 without having any reaction. While the feasibility study had respected the deadline imposed by the Mining Code to transform the purchase permit into an export permit.
What do we blame AVZ for?
First, according to the information provided by Maître Georges Kapiamba, AVZ is speculating and does not have the size required to have this project.
On this subject, replies Master Lukusa, AVZ is only a partner who has a majority share in this project. Also, the JIV (Joint Venture) was never taken over by AVZ, which came and joined. It only applies what is in the Joint-Venture contract which is in particular the control at the level of the company and the distribution of positions.
Second, the feasibility study
La Cominière believes that this feasibility study is false and that it should be redone.
In reply, Maître Lukusa specifies that for Cominiere, this study should have a rate of return of 20% and AVZ has instead proposed 40%. Which is an advantage.
Third, all the steps taken are illegal and the license must be withdrawn, according to La Cominière and other critics.
On this subject, the firm Momentum specifies that they have respected all the steps in all their legality. Also, they had the obligation to raise funds, which was done.
"Today the company has more than $500 million available to kick off the 24-month first phase of mine construction and development of the plant to generate power," he said.
Master Lukusa also clarified that it has been conveyed here and there that to enter the mining sector in the DRC, one must have a big name, a big size or a certain origin.
“What is false, the Mining Code of 2002 until now has integrated the principle according to which: the first come is the first to be served. AVZ came, he respected all the conditions of Joint-Venture. He presented a world-class feasibility study and today they even raised funds. More than 500 million USD available for them to start the project. So let him start this project and you will see the rest. “, he urged.
Fourth, the Cominière is sidelined in this project
False and totally false, retorts the Momentum firm.
“We have collaborated with La Cominière for a long time in the implementation of this project and La Cominière is an integral part of the company's Board of Directors. Attendance token cards exist and we can hold them up as proof. “says Master Lukusa.
AVZ's wish for the country's interest
As the world's eyes are now on DRC's lithium for the manufacture of electric vehicles, the country would gain more if this project were allowed to start, Lukusa insisted.
Thus, he launched an appeal to the Government to allow the Mining Registry to unblock the file concerning the delivery of the notification of the contract in order to allow the company Dathcom and not AVZ which is a shareholder, to have the opportunity to start the project, to create employment for the population of Manono and allow the development of infrastructures.
He insisted that the country is wasting time with this conflict, the country is losing more than one million US dollars a day. This represents a loss in terms of revenue for the company and the Congolese State which is a partner.
The Momentum firm also says it is ready to organize field visits to prove and dismantle AVZ's good faith and its involvement in the progress of this project.
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