I will preface this by indicating that I wish no offence to ARU posters and this is in my opinion only. This post goes against the current sentiment of the board, but hear me out. I will also make note that my post considers that FDN is the largest gold find of the last dozen years, but perhaps even the last 20 or even 30 when all is said and done and the resource is proven to its full potential.

So, why the rush to sell?

We have 2 years of operating capital remaining.

We have a govt. that has already stated its position on mining - fair and equitable to all parties.

We have a vast exploration territory with dozens of viable gold and copper targets.

I say we develop it ourselves in partnership with the Ecuadorean govt.

I say we pull the rug out from under all the majors and their cronies on Bay St.

I say we build the New Aurelian!

<cue theme music>

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk on Andean mountains green?
And was the holy lamb of god
On Ecuadorean pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Aurelian builded here
Among those dark satanic mills?

Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear: o clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariots of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight;
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
Till we have built Aurelian!
In Ecuador's Andean land.

ebear (with apologies to William Blake)