"If things drag out too much longer the retail crowd will be gone forever."

I think you were saying the same thing last week. I'd like to remind everyone that one of the agora violations is repetition, especially if the subject was responded to more than adequately the first time around. Besides, while what you say may be true of some speculators/traders or those not familiar with the story, there are many of us who would be quite happy to hold should Teck drag its feet. And I think it's safe to say that many of us will be pleased to take the shares of anyone who chooses to be "gone forever" - I'll find the money somewhere.