thanks Primed24 for taking the time and for the numbers. . .

Whether accurate or not, I have read and heard that .2 to .3 g/per ton is now considered profitable, depending on many variables, i. e. the company, it's cost per ounce, method of mining, etc. etc. Perhaps that is what Sean Broderick was referencing in his video release this a.m. about companies now mining gold deposits they previously prefered to just drive their trucks over.

Off topic, on CNBC a moment ago Jim Cramer just said people should stop worrying about gold. . . . . take a cruise on the QE-2. . . and enjoy the ride. . . etc. Jim Sinclaire came out with an update on his prediction a while ago, reiterating and reemphasising gold at 1,650 by sometime in January.. . . . .

I'm posting too much, so I'll sign off for now. Thanks to all for the much appreciated information.