'This deal is real'. So, the O&G, lithium and Corcoran copper plays are relatively recent. You've been here quite a while. Surely you didn't convince 25 investors to invest in this based upon the Balfour story? Yikes! Nothing of value will come from Balfour, guaranteed. Or do you date back to the nickel mine that never was? The Liberian gold dredging story? That was a good 'un....
You have 25 investors that you represent...does that require a license?
From Google: Yes, based on the description of your activities, you almost certainly need a license and registration to legally represent 25 investors, especially when trading penny stocks. Representing multiple investors (outside of immediate family) and trading on their behalf generally triggers regulatory requirements for Investment Adviser (IA) or Broker-Dealer registration.