Russia will not overtly interfere....23 Jan 2021 10:34
Russia goes to extreme lengths to reassure foreign investors because they know that in the past it was hampered by appearances of nepotism etc. They cannot risk spooking investors at this time especially, by overtly tampering in such matter because it will have a knock on effect on ALL investments.
That being said certain buyouts would possibly be a concern but most of the contenders have worked with Russia before and so i don't see it being an issue.
I do believe they would prefer a " carve up" ie group buyout and a dividing of the acreage !! Think about it imagine if NN Saudis and china buy EURASIA but we are left with a small area under a new company name. They get the access to further acreage, and Russia has four companies all breaking ground on new pit heads simultaneously. The best and fastest way for the area to become the a pgm zone to rival South Africa's Bush veld and take advantage of the new demand immediately.
Just a view but it would also allow Russia to accept a buyer as part of a consortium that they might be uncomfortable with owning the whole nine yards!!!
But as always opinion only and wtfdik. roll on monday!