"On the positive side since they have latched their claws into Noront rather than the other plays, we must be the most attractive. We know we are just by reading the facts and avoiding the look at the share price."

It is indeed unfortunate that the economy is so crappy otherwise they wouldn't have such an easy time of it. They really have made an investment in NOT one of swamp land. But you are correct, all of this effort including throwing shares away, pp's and options are all in the name of ultimately having their cake and eating it too. How curious, not only is our swan black, but they have made it invisible by keeping it in the dark. NOT's IR company is actually more like the Bosses driver who is actually a hit man. But that's just my opinion based on my perception of performance. It's a nasty place out there kids.... dog eat dog etc. I'm sitting in a tree at the moment.