AVZ Discussion 2022

[Mute22]

This article indicates ...
1. DRC and Rwanda to sign a peace accord in about 2 months.
2. US to sign a bilateral minerals deal with DRC on the same day the peace accord is signed.
3. US to sign a bilateral minerals deal with Rwanda on the same day the peace accord is signed.
4. Subsequently, US and Western companies will invest billions in mines and infrastructure projects.

In summary, probably 2 months for the first stage, then 2 to 3 more months before Kobold and Rio buy AVZ. Hence, if say 6 months in total, then we are looking at the end of October 2025.

But this is far too long for my nerves.
Plus the court case starts on 2-Jun-2025.
I thought that 'they' and 'everybody' would want to tidy everything up by buying AVZ before the court case starts.

Wait, what is happening in Washington today then, with a target date of May 2nd, further talks?

Caution as DRC, Rwanda set to sign peace agreement amid continued tensions – The North Africa Post

northafricapost.com

The MoU (lol) has already been signed.

EDIT: It's probably finalising this agreement, rather than the full peace/minerals accord:

But before that accord can be signed, Boulos said, Rwanda and Congo must finalise bilateral economic agreements with Washington that will see U.S. and Western companies invest billions of dollars in Congolese mines and infrastructure projects to support mining in both countries including the processing of minerals in Rwanda.

"The (agreement) with the D.R.C. is at a much bigger scale, because it's a much bigger country and it has much more resources, but Rwanda also has a lot of resources and capacities and potential in the area of mining as well ... not just the upstream, but also midstream and downstream to processing and refining and trading," Boulos said.

 

[Xerof]

Anyone wondering what's happening with CATH ?

Yes, I'm wondering

Would appreciate an update from anyone who KNOWS what's happening with CATH (other than telling KIM to 'look at me, look at me')

Anyway, changed my Floyd song to reflect my current sentiment, not that that means jackshit

 

[cruiser51]

 

[Aeolian]

This article indicates ...
1. DRC and Rwanda to sign a peace accord in about 2 months.
2. US to sign a bilateral minerals deal with DRC on the same day the peace accord is signed.
3. US to sign a bilateral minerals deal with Rwanda on the same day the peace accord is signed.
4. Subsequently, US and Western companies will invest billions in mines and infrastructure projects.

In summary, probably 2 months for the first stage, then 2 to 3 more months before Kobold and Rio buy AVZ. Hence, if say 6 months in total, then we are looking at the end of October 2025.

But this is far too long for my nerves.
Plus the court case starts on 2-Jun-2025.
I thought that 'they' and 'everybody' would want to tidy everything up by buying AVZ before the court case starts.

Yep, if no deal finalised before ICSID starts and we have to endure the pain of another few months waiting, then whoever wants to buy it better double their current asking price.

Once the wheels are in motion at ICSID this will ensure either a locked up asset for years or that it’s categorically worth the US$10b being sought there.

Also, if we are forced to start ICSID, then the company should forget about any deal that sees us “give away” the north to the Zijin thieves and instead continue with all legal avenues to rightfully claim the entire tenement back.

A deal before ICSID might have seen some compromise on our behalf. If they choose to stall and make us go to ICSID, then f**k ‘em, we may as well go big and get everything we rightfully should back (including the north) plus expose all the corrupt cockroaches that have stalled this project and should be punished.

 

[JAG]

Yep, if no deal finalised before ICSID starts and we have to endure the pain of another few months waiting, then whoever wants to buy it better double their current asking price.

Once the wheels are in motion at ICSID this will ensure either a locked up asset for years or that it’s categorically worth the US$10b being sought there.

Also, if we are forced to start ICSID, then the company should forget about any deal that sees us “give away” the north to the Zijin thieves and instead continue with all legal avenues to rightfully claim the entire tenement back.

A deal before ICSID might have seen some compromise on our behalf. If they choose to stall and make us go to ICSID, then f**k ‘em, we may as well go big and get everything we rightfully should back (including the north) plus expose all the corrupt cockroaches that have stalled this project and should be punished.

qball

 

[Frank]

https://x.com/DominicFurfaro/status/1918128273600725034

 

[Spikerama]

Get down and dirty. It's now at thirty.

 

[Panther22]

Yep, if no deal finalised before ICSID starts and we have to endure the pain of another few months waiting, then whoever wants to buy it better double their current asking price.

Once the wheels are in motion at ICSID this will ensure either a locked up asset for years or that it’s categorically worth the US$10b being sought there.

Also, if we are forced to start ICSID, then the company should forget about any deal that sees us “give away” the north to the Zijin thieves and instead continue with all legal avenues to rightfully claim the entire tenement back.

A deal before ICSID might have seen some compromise on our behalf. If they choose to stall and make us go to ICSID, then f**k ‘em, we may as well go big and get everything we rightfully should back (including the north) plus expose all the corrupt cockroaches that have stalled this project and should be punished.

Agree 100%.

 

[Winenut]

qball

Mixtape anyone???

 

[Flight996]

Why is Westwin Elements looking for its supplies outside the DRC?

Well, here's your answer:

Westwin Elements’ move to look beyond the DRC is directly linked to the array of difficulties in dealing with the country-namely, endemic corruption, neglected infrastructure, an unskilled workforce, security risks, and the need to diversify away from Chinese-dominated supply chains.

These factors collectively drive Western firms to seek more reliable, ethical, and cost-effective sources of critical minerals elsewhere.

Who would have thunk.

Cheers
F

 

[Winenut]

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Mixtape anyone???

Ahhh......

It's only the really old, rusted-on crew that get this one!

Love that!

 

[Xerof]

Ahhh......

It's only the really old, rusted-on crew that get this one!

Love that!

I’m suggesting “Get your filthy hands off my desert” Floyd 1983 be added to mixtape

 

[Spikerama]

Apparently a photographer was killed today when a huge wheel of cheddar hit him on the head.

To be fair... the family being photographed did try to warn him.

 

[Samus]

Ahhh......

It's only the really old, rusted-on crew that get this one!

Love that!

You mean us poor unfortunate miserable bastards with the misfortune to be part of this godforsaken shitshow going back for many years!
I'll leave the mixtape, take my money and never look back!

 

[Xerof]

Apparently a photographer was killed today when a huge wheel of cheddar hit him on the head.

To be fair... the family being photographed did try to warn him.

A momentary pause for me before the cogs turned.

 

[Spikerama]

A momentary pause for me before the cogs turned.

It's Friday, you're allowed to be a bit brain dead..

 

[Woogr]

Apparently a photographer was killed today when a huge wheel of cheddar hit him on the head.

To be fair... the family being photographed did try to warn him.

That’s fucking gold mate, I’m sitting here crying! Thanks for that!

 

[Randenj]

Apparently a photographer was killed today when a huge wheel of cheddar hit him on the head.

To be fair... the family being photographed did try to warn him.

That's a slow burn. I read. Then scrolled. Then scrolled back to re-read. Burst out laughing

 

[Winenut]

A momentary pause for me before the cogs turned.

Same here!

 

[ptlas]

brief

I’m suggesting “Get your filthy hands off my desert” Floyd 1983 be added to mixtape