Seems like a win-win for both companies. Sure puts OSK to the front of the mid-tier pack in a hurry. The timing is perfect - as Malartic comes online, the focus can shift to Hammond Reef. It will be interesting to see if anybody else makes a bid for BBR. Kinross comes to mind, although they may be happy to settle with the net smelter royalties that will come their way when the profits begin rolling in.