Lesotho PNGSM

Executive Summary
It is highly unlikely that there will be any Chinese investments in PNGSM in Lesotho over the next five years. Lesotho does not have any proven petroleum or natural gas reserves in the country .Due to the size of Lesotho, Chinese investment in strategic minerals within the country is unlikely.

Analytic Confidence:
Analytic confidence for this assessment is high. Source reliability ranges from medium to high. There is no conflict between sources. The analyst had low expertise, worked alone, and did not use structured analytic methods. The subject is moderately complex and the deadline was easy to meet.

Analyst:
Sean Dailey sdaile35@lakers.mercyhurst.edu