Just think, if Vale Inco and Norislk are in the area and fell for Noront's "promo" it sure makes me look like small potatoes if they fell for the "hype" as well.

This is the real world. "Stuff" happens. You hope for the best, plan for the worst. The team at Noront, while eminently likeable, are more than just salt-of-the earth types. You can have high standards for your own code of conduct, and still not be a sucker. These guys are wary, don't kid yourself. I think they are very alert to their circumstances, and have to constantly be on the watch.

It's only my opinion, but I think time will tell that these good folks handled a difficult situation deftly.

I'm prepared to wait for my blue sky.

JMHO