I agree with the thoughts of both Baba and Gildage. The management, the execution of the business plan and the assets are all positives in my opinion. Press releases are coming with more frequency now and they all point to a bright future for ECU. The tough question is why the investing public don't see and appreciate the potential here and invest their money in ECU's future. I think that is at the heart of the frustration we feel. I do believe that the key is for ECU to report regular, and growing, earnings over the near to short term. Many investment gurus take the position that they will not invest in a company that is not generating positive cash flows.

I wonder also whether a reclassification to "producer" from "explorer" would improve the company's image. Does anyone know whether that change is imminent? What criteria does ECU have to meet to have that status changed?