We now have a solid deal for one third interest in one of the largest known gold deposits on the face of the earth. The Chinese just saved Hugo's buns. He's locked in now, that's a given. The permit is a non issue, it's a given. Gold mining companies earthwide would give their left wingnut to get the deal we have, and they have a history of gobbling each other up like pac man on steroids. I seriously doubt that any will be able to crack the Chinese and the deal they've made with us. I can see the Chinese moving in on us somewhere down the road after everything is up and running. That said, it's a no brainer when it comes to our present share price being knocked and hammered down. Everyone wants in on this, a lot of very deep pockets will stoop to any level necessary to get in. Thus avatars and posts pop up out of the deep brown sea, (thanks to BP) and all have a negative tone and outlook...it's not rocket science figuring out who/what/why, and quite simple to ignore.

The basics of this board, the longtime posters and members are strong, resolute, funny, supportive, open minded and intelligent. We all know who we are.

The riff raff keep bouncing off the walls.