Part of the sub plot would surround the chronolgy of events that involved Hugh. In my opinion his actions are leading indicators in the belt and it seems he's looking at expanding his horizons.
Some interesting events in '09 include Wynne Drilling's staking of the Bill and PFG claims in the winter/early spring previously held by Outback and then optioning them to Cougar. Strange that SGR supposedly drilled the Gunnar property and then Cougar picked up the Vena claims from Outback right next door. Coincidence?
Why didn't SGR stake any of these? The Bill claims surround SGR's Frum claim and the Ramano vein in particular sampled 288 g/t AU back in 2001/2003 when G was poking holes in the area.
I wonder if Hugh ever goes fishing every now and then and knows exactly where all the hot fishing holes are? Sure would be interesting to know what Hugh knows.