Sometimes we read too much into small details. AE uses the fund hires a local graduate to not only assist but to receive some mentoring from the likes of Chahar. All good in my books. I don't think it matter's whether there is a buyout on the table or not.

"Or," to look at it from a different lens; maybe ZEN has decided to mine because the graphite is much more valuable than the original $8500 a ton. Maybe they have many customers from the NDA's that need high end graphite and are willing to purchase it but those companies don't want to become miners. The new hire is brought in to be mentored by Chahar and assist with the new contracts and further marketing.

On the first day of Christmas the PEA we shall see.......