wiser, Many of us feel what you have described is exactly what is going on. Yes its all speculation based on available facts, but isnt that what a gold exploration stock is really about anyways? yes you need a foundation for reasons to invest and remain so and the available info on the SLI website either is enough for you or it isnt. Its simple enough. Those that dont care for speculation dont have to read this board or agree. I respect that. I choose to speculate based on the available information. The points you have made in line with all else surrounding SLI look like amazing potential for this company to me and many others.. I wont go into detail with that as im comfortable with my investment and i dont feel i need to convince the naysayers otherwise as it is my money. Its great to see someone post this opinion as it verifies that not only myself and the other believers feel this to be the case but new posters/investors as well. Theres obviously something to this theory...IMHO of course...if so many have picked up on it. It may prove to be wrong. ..but I dont think that will be the case. Just a hunch. Good luck to those invested. Mikxx1