While I was writing about the interest of "global mining companies" (LBSR's phrase back in about 2008) I realized back then it was referring to Big Chunk, not HM. But I think the same thing applies. If the economy should suddenly tank, the interest in our Tombstone claims could go away. That's why I am hoping LBSR does not wait too long. (In the past couple weeks, I talked to 3 people who were thinking of switching things around in their 401(k)s. A small sample, but I have a feeling many people are worried about this stock market.)