@tau,
What if they were securing other properties that are equal to or better than the Golden Mile?
In this goldbelt, having multiple mid-grade to high-grade properties with great access and the surrounding area also 'owned' by Kodiak, this isn't a farfetched idea.
With this situation, Kodiak becomes a much larger target for majors. This seems to be the plan.
The only other scenario, is a take-over of a smaller company in the area.
I prefer the 'lock-down' of other properties to make Kodiak an ‘album of the year’ as opposed to the ‘one hit wonder’.
n00n