I am not sure that it is the right thing. I will openly admit I know nothing of the costs and permits needed to start a mine, but if this was the new thrust of the company, would it not take a couple of years (and all our cash and likely a lot more) minimum before any ore came out of the ground? In a couple years we could use that mone to poke a lot of holes in a lot of good targets, and if it is economical to mine, there will be producers knocking on the door. I think exploration is our strength, that is what the money was raised for, and we should stick to our strength.

JM 2 cents worth.