I would say its quite possible their helping barrick acquire a stake in CHZ, Barrick and Scotiabank have a very close relationship.
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/teranga-gold-to-acquire-high-grade-massawa-gold-project-accelerates-repositioning-as-low-cost-mid-tier-producer-886868683.html
"Barrick's financial advisor is Scotiabank and its legal advisors are Davies Ward, Phillips & Vineberg LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP."