From the BMK NR:

"If the impending Freewest shareholders meeting scheduled for January 25, 2010 approves the Cliffs - Freewest transaction then MacDonald Mines believes that this will be the tipping point for renewed exploration in southern James Bay. The total quoted investment required to develop the chromite mine is in the order of $1.5 billion with infrastructure estimated to comprise $700 million of the total. This significantly changes the economics for other potential discoveries and exploration companies such as MacDonald Mines can now encompass a broader range of targets."

So, this will significantly change the economics for other exploration companies? How about Noront's spectacular deposits. Are they not part of the significant change in improvement? You Bet they are!. The sneaky, underhanded FRIDAY LUNCH TIME antics was not for nothing.

When was the last time a jewel thief went to a lot of effort to knowingly steal a cubic zirconia?

The best house in the ROF with the best jewels was robbed today at lunch time while the residents were out of the house. Too bad these types of burglars can't rot in jail.