From Aurelian Directors' Circular issued July 30, 2008: "In early 2006, Kinross' Regional Geological Team contacted Aurelian in connection with its evaluation of exploration opportunities in Ecuador. Followinga this initial contact, Aurelian and Kinross executed a confidentiality agreement on February 21, 2008. etc, etc........."

These are recorded contacts. Who believes they were the first contacts? Not I!