Great post Mercian,

My thinking is bids will start after draft law March....but if Barrick bids early...no holds barred...it's off to the races.

A lot going on right now....behind the scenes.

At least mgmt is being fairly clear what's being discussed and what we should expect. Don't be thrown off by the we'll mine it theory...that's standard negotiating. We don't need your stinkin bids....We'll mine it ourselves unless it's one sweet mother of a deal....

so you know what mgmt expects as an opening bid.

meanwhile...back in the Abacos..spent couple days in Guana Cay and now back at Treasure Cay. Caught some fish...had em for lunch...back at the bar. This one's for you guys.

safeharbour