Just remember it (the take over or buyout) does not have to come from one of the Big Majors. there is an abundance of the best mining (ALL ASPECTS OF THE INDUSTRY) expertise here in Canada and many of them or their best friends have very large sums of cash on hand looking for long term secure investments, and here at home (preferred to overseas in most cases)is most desirable. Such would be fine with me so long as I get a fair offer for my shares (cash or Royalty type arrangement work for this NOT shareholder). This means fair for everything that is sold or included in the offer(s)! Old Joe