Hey pic... hang in there. I think the mixed emotions on this board are justifiable as we all know that this company is massively undervalued and we all know there has been some very frustrating moves.

I wouldn't always jump to manipulation as the cause though; although it is possible or even likely, the truth is we don't know and we may understand the reasons behind this whole episode soon.

Perhaps I am naiive, but I think this is good news as long as 2 things happen: 1) we announce a resumption of drilling and finally get into the heart of that mother-load... 2) we don't see a single tiny wee speck of an expansion of shares for at least another year - I think the small scale retail investors are getting rather sick at seeing the pie increase in size regardless of the reasons. Personally I was happy to move at a slower pace to get to the drilling, but impatience sometimes drives decisions. Companies listen to their shareholders and many shareholders have been showing glowing impatience with the price and pace of this company.

That said, this better result in a quickened pace or others may join you in re-thinking their commitment (if they haven't already), I for one will remain patient and trusting for now.