the main threat is china

If.... and i repeat IF TGS fail to get a licence to proceed from the Gongolese government, then it is very likely because they (Gongo Govt)have succumbed to Chinese interests. China now have enormous influence in the strategic minerals of Zimbabwe, Angola and Congo. Recently a Chinese outfit was awarded the rights to a huge Copper/cobalt deposit in Congo for a meagre sum by world standards. The whole deal was suspicious.
In Zimbabawe china control key aspects of production of Platinum, Chrome, berylium, lithium and other metals/minerals. The pay a cut directly to the President and his henchmen. In Angola China has first crack at the huge oil reserves being discovered. The list goes on.
So let's hope justice prevails and TGS gets its due. If it doesn't i feel confident the licence will go to the Chinese.