My opinion BJ is that bank lending had nothing to do with him leaving. Whether it was him or anyone else at the helm, banks would not be very particular. OK I have to admit, they would be particular if the CEO or one of the directors was crooked or similar, but I sure hope so that this does not apply here.

What matters to banks is return on investment and that the investment be safe during all the time that a loan is being repaid.
By 'Safe' it means that there should not be problems with the locals impeding mine construction. That also means impeading any other necessary infrastructure. This is a potential financing handycap.

Next, is the company capable of repaying loan without financial or operational problems? Our nickel ore in particular says OH YEAH!.

Road and rail line will come sooner or later but a bank will wait until the paper work for these facilities is signed before they will fork over the cash. Again security or certainty of development is the key.

Last, banks or some other type of financier could provide the cash BUT without the above mentioned security the cost, I mean interest of borrowing, would be so high that it is prohibitive.

Just my way of saying, Nah with respect to banks.

Him turning up with some other entity to buy us out? Now that is a great thought. Cheers, Ed.