I don't know of any proof Scott is rich, he may be or may not. If he is and is unwilling to provide capital that would be telling. I don't believe he has the ability to provide a few million here and take 25%.
And of course this isn't a full time job or even close. Vast majority of time there is zero to do other than network into ways of raising capital. I don't know how much of this they have done. My perception is not enough but don't know.
I wouldn't think raising a million bucks via 20 private placement participants would be impossible, certainly harder today then years ago when the story was fresh but they have solid historical proof of the project. You might pay a hefty finders fee but who cares.
Nio-corp just did it but their CEO seems a more aggressive and has I expect a larger network.
Seems with the Keevil name attached, the historical record and the niobium market raising a million bucks should be easy. Heck there still may be Ihubbers who believe enough to contribute?