Curvature you are right on one point First, I have to ask : Do they pay you by the word?
Just joking...kind of
The actual business model you're describing illustrates the risk involved in buying the material.
It also demonstrate that NOVX21 needs to be run by businessmen, not engineers...
The fact that the company is yapping around it's operation cost is mind blowing at the least.
They should simply charge a fee per processed ton. Simple & no financial risk involved.
At 10k or even 20k or 30k it's a win win solution for both parties involved.
If you like, I could run the math for you.