it seems avb is not good at marketing, page-12

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As reported in the just released qtrly activities

"..With improving copper prices the Company has re-examined resource data to evaluate the feasibility of producing early parcels of "out of the pit" saleable ore that can be directly transported to smelters. Avanco is currently talking to a number of domestic and international parties interested in direct ship copper off-take. This strategy applied at the early stages of the starter project offers a low cost start-up scenario and potentially provides the Company with an alternative to seeking project funding"

So there may very well be an alternative to seeking any funding. Talking with multiple parties. Lets wait and see.