RRR DRC-Faso-Australia Kilmore [13.8.24] Chairman Bell@Stockbox.14 Aug 2024 23:17
Ref: "Swiss & Dutch investigations resolved."-Glencore, 5 Aug 2024 [Issued by Glencore]: " Chairman of Glencore: Glencore is pleased to have resolved these investigations relating to past matters that occurred 13 years ago. Over the last no of years, we have invested heavily to improve our Ethics &= Compliance= in each facet of our business, no matter where in the world we operate in." "GIAG sentenced to a fine of CHF 2 million & OAG imposed a compensation =claim= in the amount of USD$150m in respect of the estimated benefit obtained by the business partner."
Comment: Per the interview @A.Bell yesterday on Stockbox, a "Rappel" has been issued by RRR's Legal Counsel ie Legal Reminder. A reminder is usually for a Demand for Payment of Claim and documents supporting the claim must be enclosed and notarised . In light of the latest closing of the Dutch & Swiss Attorney General's investigation , Glen has settled the matter and as usual , assured the regulator ie AG that procedures have been put in place to tighten the compliance. As such, with this Swiss investigation and ruling, the DRC matter relating to RRR is also co-incidental for settlement. Chairman Bell did =not= mention any issue/s of the JV partner's counsel etc given the DRC govt appears fully on board re: settlement. And it would also appear the major wants to bring an end to the Musoni lost licence of which RRR lost @50.1%. It appears logical that with a ruling from Dutch & Swiss AG [inc USA & UK earlier on], the major will not want a international arbitration lodged and the name of the major in lights again having assured the AG, compliance is tightened. So, settlement is now in view potentially is it not?
RRR Kilmore: An NDA is not an open document. It has a time schedule and Bell said in the interview yesterday, he will fly out to Australia potentially and this can only be that both sides will start the process of due diligence etc with the time frame in mind and if all is satisfied, the agreement/deal will be or could be struck. So, it is moving ahead and POW must be informed as they are still on board until final payment is made.
RRR FASO- Bell said in the interview yesterday, he needs to go to FASO and will be arranging flying there as he needs to be "on the ground there." So, either to sign documents or also for start of production, the latter of which was said some time ago. The Stockbox print out also said production to start potentially. Potentially is used by me.
So, not one blog out to say the interview has any holes in it.? Then, Bell will go back to the DRC for the meet at the Palace. DRC was under the French so their style is after the French way ie Palace. Since Bell said something like better than he expected could or appear to mean that settlement may be full and final given the major may not want any international litigation post settlement? So, everything appears to be moving now.