This from the crapper :
"The Minister for Mines has issued a Ministerial Decree which in itself is evidence that AVZ has done enough to be awarded the mining license."
from pro active article.
CAMI under the supervision of the Minister of Mines which is favourable for AVZ.
It follows that upon payment of surface rights Mining Licence follows ? not based on the completion of 10% ceded by Cominiere.
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A good question to ask . Is the Mining Licence awarded once surface rights paid ? or is it dependent on the completion of the 10% ceded by Cominiere.
AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) welcomes the DRC Minister of Mines issuing a Ministerial Decree to award the Permit d’Exploitation (Mining Licence) for the flagship Manono Lithium and Tin Project.
The Minister issued the decree to award the PE to Dathcom Mining SA, in which AVZ holds a 75% interest via its wholly-owned subsidiary AVZ International Pty Ltd (AVZI).
Licence to be officially awarded by government arm
The DRC Mining Code requires the Cadastre Minier (CAMI), operating under the supervision of the Minister of Mines, to calculate the surface rights fee and officially award the Mining Licence following the receipt of payment.
The licence will cover the entirety of the Roche Dure JORC mineral resource (401 million tonnes at 1.65% lithium oxide) and the Carriere de l’Este exploration target.
An area excluded under the decree will be renewed under a five-year exploration licence to Dathcom, with discussions regarding the terms of the ongoing joint venture under discussion with the DRC Government.
Contribution to green energy transition
AVZ managing director Nigel Ferguson said: “The receipt of the Ministerial Decree to award the Mining Licence is leading to a watershed moment for AVZ and our partners, with the official award of the Mining Licence from CAMI expected in a matter of days.
“This paves the way for AVZ to start developing what is arguably one of the most important new mining projects in the world that will significantly contribute to the global green energy transition, while also uplifting the lives of the Congolese people who will contribute and receive sustained benefits from the project for many decades to come.
“The company is advancing its early works program ahead of a final investment decision to commence major works and first SC6 production toward the later months of 2023.
“We have maintained a strategic approach to developing our world-class Manono Project and we will continue to tick every box that will deliver long-term value to what we believe is the largest global hard-rock lithium resource, based on current proved and probable ore reserves.”
AVZ’s majority interest in Manono
Following the official award of the Mining Licence, and under the terms of the joint venture agreement, La Congolaise D’Exploitation Miniere SA (Cominiere), which owns 25% of Dathcom, will cede 10% of its interest to the DRC Government.
AVZI is in advanced discussions with the DRC Government regarding the purchase of Cominiere’s remaining 15% interest in Dathcom, exercising AVZI’s rights under terms of the existing Dathcom shareholder agreement.
The transaction with Suzhou CATH Energy Technologies is progressing well with closure formalities expected to be finalised this month, providing CATH an indirect 24% interest in the Manono Project, while AVZ retains a majority stake of 51%.
Post completion of the transaction, AVZ will hold an indirect interest in 51% of the Manono Project – excluding the 15% interest to be acquired from Cominiere – which is subject to ongoing discussions with the DRC Government).
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