Chinese or non Chinese , it’s better to brace for either.
People should not assume so wishfully non-Chinese. Consider Ivanhoe. Not saying Zijin is partner (scan new T20)—but worth rethinking - ‘what if’- ‘what are the benefits’ : do ‘we’ get benefits? Faster construction time, greater scale better cooperation *BANG*
As long as AVZ maintains its majority on the project sparks will fly.
Zijin would certainly like to add lithium and tin to its products considering the shift to EV by 2030.
Certainly, there are benefits with construction time, scale, and expertise if Zijin was a JV partner.
https://www.zijinmining.com/business/Refineries.jsp
The question is will FIRB allow greater than 11% shareholding while AVZ remains an ASX listed company?
Buying on market by Zijin certainly is happening possibly approaching 3% through Bellamel Mining,
Another 8% on market buying?
ALL IMO