If you were Zijin, would you withdraw so quickly? They are pissed.
This is the 15% we never had, we should trade regardless if this issue is resolved or not.
Zijin wrote on their website in the only article regarding their '15% acquisition of Dathcom' the following:
AVZ described the transfer of equity interest from COMINIERE to Jincheng Mining as “of no force or effect” in a recent announcement. In response, the investment representative from Zijin Mining said that with regard to the transfer, Zijin Mining completed relevant procedures and formalities in strict compliance with Dathcom’s
Articles of Association. Faced with obstruction from AVZ, Zijin complied with legal proceedings and settled the matters through litigation. Zijin Mining will actively protect its legitimate rights and interests, and continue to address future issues through litigation and arbitration.
I don't think that Zijin will go back to its shareholders to report: 'Sorry, it was all a misunderstanding between us and COMINIERE, we have given the buggers US$5 million to stay good friends'.
So the Paris exercise is highly likely a face saving exercise.
In Paris a bit like 'yeah, yeah, point taken, let's stay friends' and to Zijin shareholders', 'Sorry we tried our best to screw the DRC and AVZ to steal a bit on your behalf, but weren't successful'.