You know I was wondering why we haven't heard anything re Xtrata. Do they not also have a good working relationship with FWR?

I just want them to rear their heads. For all we know there are several majors sniffing around here. I can't believe that Monsters like CVRD, Xtrata, International Ferrochrome et al could move around without bending the branches. One would think that there would be more sign.

Because of who you are, I am forced to take your musings very seriously.

It has been my experience that there are several reasons for silence. One of them is that there is nothing to say. We know this is not the case esecially with all of those drills turning.

Another reason is the talks!! I suspect there is a lot of talking. With the Cliffs deal signed now, it should be a signal for the other majors to do something or get off the pot.

i would be very surprised if Xtrata, at the very least hasn't investigated.

Don