"People are allowed to buy and sell mineral claims for a profit. "

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Even if they intend to immediately flip it to another company or entity?

Is that LEGAL?

And what value did Jeff add to the property in a few weeks that justifies a 6 times price increase?

And does it matter if he is,say,'close' to the CEO?

And what DD did the company perform to justify paying someone 'close' to the CEO such a massive profit in such a short space of time?

Where does the CEO's duty of care lie?

Towards Jeff (in this case, as you have just mentioned it!) or towards the shareholders that own the company she is being paid a salary and consultancy fee to manage on their behalf and to protect their interests?

Please answer that question!