Lindian catches two mysterious Chinese geos stealing samples in case echoing Cassius Mining, page-2

With today’s explosive revelations from Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN) — alleging two Chinese geologists caught red-handed sampling rare earths from their Malawi project — we’re seeing what could be the beginning of a pattern. One that ties in deeply with Cassius Mining’s (ASX:CMD) ongoing litigation against both a Chinese-linked company and the Ghanaian government.

IMO CMD’s international arbitration battle is no longer just about stolen gold. It’s becoming a litmus test for whether international courts genuinely respect Australian contractual and sovereign rights on the global stage.

If Cassius loses, despite having a clear agreement with Ghana that was allegedly violated, it sends a chilling signal: that Australian miners operating abroad may have no real recourse when wronged — especially when going up against state-backed or politically protected entities.

In the context of what’s allegedly just happened with Lindian, where even basic jurisdictional facts (e.g., were the suspects arrested or not?) are being muddied, Cassius’s win would represent a crucial precedent. One that could give confidence to companies like Lindian and other ASX-listed resource juniors that Australia’s interests can still be defended in foreign jurisdictions.

If CMD wins, it shows that these deals mean something — and that Australian mining investment abroad isn’t open season.

A loss, however, might embolden foreign operators to test boundaries further — and increasingly undermine ASX-listed players in Africa and beyond.

This isn’t just CMD’s fight anymore. It’s the front line for everyone in the Aussie resources game with overseas exposure.

All eyes on Cassius. Let’s hope the international courts are watching too.