Hi there, yes, I've just heard from someone who took the tour. He figures everyone should visit Alaska before leaving this planet as the scenery is unbelieveable and the seafood incredible.

Dr. Mariano was there. He has worked on every REE deposit known to the world today. The scientific community working or advising on the project is probably the best in the world, second to Molycorp. In fact they are cross sharing advisors. Many more scientist were on their way to Bokan for further evaluations this week.

The Bokan grains are indeed large and easily separated from each other as the recent 'met' report proved, and the site has no accessibility issues whatsoever as it sits on US forestry lands.

Jim McKenzie has a clear head on his shoulders and is balancing the geologists / scientists on the one hand who wish to proceed slowly and efficiently to prove out the resource, and the impatient retail investors/marketplace who want things done now! He knows the importance of share price and seems to be a very good diplomat.

My contact went on to say that he believes that the Bokan project could be compared to Noranda in its early days.