According to my CPA if SFMI is bought out in 2012, the capital gains tax is 15%. If a buyout happens in 2013, Capital gains tax is 15% plus a surcharge tax. I didn't get the percentage. Obama is looking to raise the dividend rate to 44.8%

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204880404577225493025537660.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTTopStories

Now looking at SFMI with the smelter facility not complete and past deadline of November 15th. I bet because of the lack of funds. JMHO

Drilling program is in space because blasting permit isn't here yet. JMHO, I don't see drilling results coming till the end of the year so if a buyout does come, it won't happen until 2013.

I am no expert on drilling and blowing out a large rooms underground. In my mind, it seems like a huge job that will take time.

How do you remove the granite ore from within with no rail system in place?

How much granite ore has to be removed?

How big is the drilling rig?

Thank GOD we didn't have to drill out the Sinker Tunnel...$230 million dollar job.