mikxx1, I have to believe the topography and the type of mining required plays a big,big part in pricing. Also, where the property is located. Sculp or one of the other more knowledgeable types should be able to give us more answers. That Mining article that was quoted used just six companies I think to determine those prices. Inter Citic said that they thought $38/ounce was below what their deposits were worth. Hopefully someone on this board can give us another estimate of what companies are paying for gold in the ground. I sort of liked the prices in my first post a lot better, but those were incorrect. That's the way it goes. I agree that $5.00 ain't going to make most of us rich, but I think $20/share just might do it! JW