"He may be one heck of a geo and an expert at getting a mine into production, but he also better have some White Knights in his rolodex with some deep pockets and know how to play the financial game. I think his experience here is limited, but I guess they can always pay for good advice like FWR did."

That is where your BoD comes into play. Look at the background & experiences your Board members bring to the game. The makeup of your Board is usually a good sign of whether you are for sale or NOT.

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