A better analogy for what they did is - they tried to sell their...

A better analogy for what they did is - they tried to sell their used car to a stranger off car sales who was going to take the car as is, but their dad said "no, you have to give it to your little brother and pay to get it in tip top shape for him". All the while their uncle was siphoning fuel from the tank.

Or do you have an alternative theory on why the government blocked the sale of Morila while it was still mining when a buyer was lined up ready to take over completely?