since he is an analyst, i think the question should be about mining and finance, not legal or corporate issues. these are the questions that come to mind for me.

what is a fair in situ price for a deposit of 20 million ounces of high-grade gold with plenty of blue sky potential, when all of the gold producers are having trouble replacing their reserves? when all of the other companies in ecuador are confident that the political risk is being resolved, would aurelian be better off waiting a few months in hopes of a better offer than kinross?