buckaroo>What about getting other partners. Can't they just bypass teck and go straight to Newmont for the other properties? <

If we sold VD or MM and used that money to drill EH and whatever is needed on the rest, would we not be a bit more streamlined and could move a little faster. if we take on another JV are  we not risking another situation of roadblocks and delays  plus we may not like how they operate. As well should we have good dtill results our partners could be bought out.(possibly even by Teck yuk) At least get all the drilling done before we include another company.