I fully agree with you Chilla that Nigel should get rid of his AJN shares to sincerely show his heart is with AVZ. Trust is important.
I was at the Perth RS and came back with lots of doubts on CDL. Nigel did say (from memory) that AVZ will give up the northern part if the government asks for it. Govt has a shareholding in Dathcom, so why should govt ask it back?
Regarding TO, he said that if the price is right he will take it to the board and then to the SHs. Then he said, we will get another Manono. The guy nearby whispered, "what, another Manono?"
Towards the end, I felt like Nigel was getting a bit cocky in answering questions. Some may say it is confidence, but I felt differently.
Personally, I completely disagree with the long suspension in the guise of protecting shareholders. The share price may drop, but at some stage new buyers will emerge. Short term volatility shouldn't be a problem for long term holders. You hold and even buy if you believe in the company. When it comes back to trade, price could potentially drop as many shareholders press for the exit. So, we get the same effect 8 months delayed, with the net accrued result of mental anguish and suffering. I have no access to my investment money and I am stressed with that.
It is childish to keep on harping that shorters will burn (they may), without providing any sympathies to the suffering of LT holders.