The "thieves", in my previous post, were those, if any, who front-ran the News, based upon improperly-obtained advance knowledge thereof.HAT seems to pop regularly a day or two before News comes out.

But in general, and for any mining company: I do not like to see insiders increasing their positions vis-a-vis outsiders after a discovery has been made. Particularly by way of options or warrants or share-for-share swaps, prior to the discovery's ultimate size being determined.

I am suspicious of all dilution taking place, while the ultimate value of the corp's assets are undetermined...after a strike has occurred. If they've got enough working capital, that ought to suffice: further dilution hurts my interests..