There is no chance that at least 1 other bid isn't coming unless there is a serious bit of collusion going on here. The majors are running out of gold in a big hurry and there are very few significant finds anywhere. Ecuador is quickly getting its act together and the majors know this.

This brings me to another post. There is zero chance that the Newmonts, Barricks, BHP, Goldfields, Xstratas, Rio tintos, Goldcorps, Yamanas, China, India are not aware of Aurelian's FDN and their vast potential beyond it. In fact, given the recent events, they probably know it better than our own management.

As far as Hodson goes I'd be pretty hesitant to make the connection between his article and the Aurelian situation. Oliver, a portfolio manager from Sprott has already come out and said he expects more bids. On top of that an even higher ranking Sprott official (who will remain unnamed) has said that he is not voting for this deal.

Seriously, can you imagine the Kinross deal failing with no other bids and the stock lingering back to $4 for years even though the mining law will be coming out shortly and the miners sent back to work. On top of that the reserves will go up.

It will not get this far, lots of the majors above have relationships in Ecuador in one sort or another. Barrick has an office, Newmont has an exploration project there, China and India have been blatantly poking around. On top of this, in part thanks to the people on this board, the OSC investigation comes at the perfect time......should put the scare into these folks in case they're thinking of further shenanigans.