David Flanagan giving BAT a kick on Twitter, page-211

Thought it important to substantiate. This kind of thing can easily be read ambiguously.

Even if local banks or the government are involved, I think it would be part of a consortium.

Note - VRC’s attempt to obtain government bonds and that has gone badly.

https://unauthorised investment adv...ect-funding-attempt-shares-take-25pc-hit/amp/

Yes - read that WRT “mandated”. Thought the same thing.

I haven’t had a chance to look at history (yet) but mines are built with community consultation, particularly if local landowners, towns and communities are affected or people are displaced. The school is an important measure. Will check documents later - the outcome of the pre-mine engagement is usually formalised in an agreement.