RE:Bantou Even if anything is possible, your scenario with Endeavor is improbable. The Sarama project is not very advanced and it will take years of effort to confirm sufficient reserves, if any. I think it is premeditated to develop such a scenario at this time.
Regarding the budget of $ 7,000,000 established by Endeavor for the Bantu permit (I have not verified), it is a minimum budget which aims to respect the rules of the country. To keep its rights, Endeavor must invest some money in it. For the moment, it is therefore too early to claim that Endeavor shows a real interest in this permit. The future will tell.
Could you clarify the purpose of your question, with respect to comparable companies?