Thanks all for the posts. Is it still realistically possible to expect a buy-out before year-end?

Of course...sooner imo.

Here is the 1 man who has all the votes...

http://mininghalloffame.ca/inductees/j-l/dr._norman_b._keevil1

According to Keevil, there are three things necessary to build a successful mining company: good orebodies, the financial capital to develop them, and good people.

Keevil is a shrewd deal-maker with an uncanny ability to recognize emerging situations in their early stages,

For decades, Norman Keevil has had the reputation of dealing fairly with prospectors and junior mining companies. His pursuit of win-win scenarios has made Teck the “Partner of Choice” for many of them.

The richness of Schaft Creek’s copper grade is “pretty dramatic,” Dr. Keevil Jr. says. Despite the high cost, the development date probably would be earlier if there were power in the are, he adds. However, hopes for a new B.C, Hydro plant near the site so far are just that – hopes.