GWR:
Thanks for the prompt response. Interesting to know about the NASDAQ site. A quick look at the numbers there seems to show that Sentient entities hold about 12 million shares representing about 25% of the shares o/s. The insider trades for the last 12 months indicate that the insiders were net buyers of about 1.9 million shares of AUM. Also interesting to note that Clevenger apparently was exercising options back in the heady 2011 era and then selling the stock at prices as high as $22/share.

I personally think it is encouraging that Sentient is so committed to AUM. The long post today about the state of the mining industry in general also would seem to reflect well on AUM in my opinion. The company is adding production without borrowing or diluting shares and is located in a relatively stable country. It would appear to be in an enviable position relative to others in the industry. The high ownership by strong industry entities like Sentient would, I hope, prevent a major from buying AUM at a distress price in the present poor public market.