Understanding lithium demand, page-427

Yes, this and JB1975 are on the right lane with this synopsis.

As for Zoe Kabila, he announced last year on twitter, wthat it was the manono project that was spurring development; the upgrading of transport sections between manono and Lubumbashi.

There are documents from western sources researching Chinese interest and intentions and it’s clear that the Sicomines agreement broadly, infrastructure for resources, includes projects that aid economic development, so the link to manono and AVZ can be a decisive factor, as an influencing factor but not exactly contractual as the region benefits from the infrastructure development.

I think Kabila is happy with the gentle stewardship implemented in Manono itself by AVZ management. This is another risk factor that AVZ has managed nicely. And could also be a factor as to why AVZ continues to hold the asset, of you consider the powers that be, besides Mr Cong’s Private mercantilism being a likely unexpected wedge for the Sicomines related parties, according to my HK taxi driver