"His actions also even may very likely be potential impediments to the very deals and partnerships we are all hoping for."

Hm, yes, I can see that.  I think you are onto something there.

What appropriately qualified exploration manager and potentially new CEO is going to sign onto a position where lesser qualified executives can overrule what he wants to do?  Perhaps this is why we've had no further news about the previously mentioned discussions with a "former International Exploration Manager".  Then, what prospective partner in exploration is going to want to work with an attorney-engineer and a medical devices entrepreneur?  None, in my opinion, except perhaps from within criminally deficient offers.