Thanks for that genuine attempt to see how the seller sees. The...

Thanks for that genuine attempt to see how the seller sees.

The missing factor to factor in, is why now?

I mean everyone here seems to ignore the fact that this acquisition to be event is happening smack bang in the middle of a fundamental redirection of Mali government and hence any constitution, all policies and contracts are consequently in the shadow of jurisdictional uncertainty.

What does Anglo and Barrick say about that? Because a big comksny not being nimble would have let go of this years ago, no?

The timing with Mali in jurisdictional doubt and so sovereign risk high, is a question mark.