noone knows. However, one thing - avz does not say in their...

noone knows. However, one thing - avz does not say in their announcement that the appointment of one was against their wishes.

not withstanding,

the ICC website says :

• When parties wish to settle the case, for example in order to maintain their relationship or mitigate the risk of loss, they may use the case management conference to seek bifurcation of the proceedings or an early determination of controlling issues, the resolution of which might facilitate settlement. The parties may also agree to undertake settlement procedures either before or during the remaining phases of the arbitration.


given that zijin have publicly said that they would forgo the 15%, it is likely that they this conference is to officially reach a settlement to conclude this matter.