lots of posts & lots of wild speculation .. i'll add mine ......

lots of posts & lots of wild speculation .. i'll add mine ... the cash is going straight to the malian governmnet

The consideration from the Transaction should not be considered an indication of the potential settlement amount. The proceeds from the Transaction are expected to provide funding to enable Leo Lithium to make a settlement payment in a short timeframe, if required

In which case it probably is! - why would the govt want a share of the business .. just give us the cash & you can keep going on your merry way!