KoBold Makes Offer for Congo Lithium as Country Courts US, page-1720

I'ts has been stated many many many times that Kobolt will spend $1 Billion on developing the mine and NOT for purchasing AVZ rights to Manono.

In case you misread the first sentence

Kobolt will spend $1 Billion on developing the mine and NOT for purchasing AVZ rights to Manono.

In case you misread the above sentence

Kobolt will spend $1 Billion on developing the mine and NOT for purchasing AVZ rights to Manono.

FFS