many other stocks i have seen and not usually mining..have always reflected the immediate resource as it sits waiting for a buy or merger or whatever...

Really? There are a whole slew of junior miners that are seriously undervalued these days. A good number of them could be bought out at any time. I don't think our situation is unusual at all. Just represents a good buying opportunity for those willing to take the risk -- if they have the money on hand to take advantage.