those numbers didn't impress me either. the cost of $16+ per ounce was something i would expect from first majestic or endeavour silver. but at today's conference, they said the december numbers were affected by the startup problems and that the 2010 estimate is for costs of $9/oz. i had hoped for better, but at least they will be highly profitable with those costs. then again, since this company has missed its guidance more times than i can remember, i won't believe it until they actually deliver those results.