Well according to Alexey Churakov strategy consultant to the board......The current negotiations are primarily related to the interest of partners in acquiring assets belonging to the Company. Suggesting MT or other assets.
I dont think you grasp the enormity of our resources and potential. See Rowka for detailed analysis etc. Our commodities with be in demand for decades as things change re cars batteries etc. No way will they let it go for 1 billion it would be like giving it away now.
You have to realise they were approached to sell last year by VTB and CITIC after a big mine sale. At the time they had a benchmark but since flaps have increased the resource I believe they would have a considerable higher figure in mind now. The have Sinosteel contract to fall back on if needed.