Based on the history of this JV partnership, it's a far stretch but a possibility....
One theory on the extreme delay-
buyout negotiations have started!
Assuming our results are excellent and Teck wants to start a pfs report now (this year)....Is it finally time to remove Copper Fox from the picture?
We add zero value and financial help! If Teck is actually ready to commence the big SC advancement, they might want Newmont in (as example) to help share the costs of an expensive project initiative!
I think we are in the next buyout window! Teck has the big funds now to pay us (recent 1.7 billion in cash!!)
Did Teck like the data? Better than expected results? Did they call Elmer to begin talks officially?
As stated before, it doesn't take this long to announce drill assays that were completed back in early October so something stinks here! Hope it's good!
