Ron, As you pointed out in the last line of your post, the fact is that yes there are "new uses" for graphite. As far as the drop in iron ore production and graphite use in steel mills, I would think this is likely to affect the flake market (synthetic) moreso than ZEN's hydothermal product. I am of the opinion as we go forward with understanding all the properties of this find that ZEN's graphite will be used in and sold for very specific applications at top end prices but it will be like getting a value added bonus to buy a better product at a somewhat reduced price. Basically mother nature has eliminated the middle man so to speak, which makes the profit side very very attractive.JMHO the deputy