I figure the geologist may have done a preliminary report, will do 1 or 2 interim reports, and then will provide a full 3D model and ounces in a final report. Kinross will play chicken with the timing probably - waiting to get as much data as they can, but not so long that the report makes them pay more. Kinross can control the release of the data to an extent, as they own 80% of the raw data. I figure the Summer doldrums are a factor too. Kinross could make a bid when things are quiet, hoping to acquire when everyone is away. Or they'll wait for maximum data. Dunno - what think you?

I do know Kinross has been very active in staking and bidding in Alaska, but far from the Fort Knox - they are aggressively lining up what they will be greenfields but maybe future production.

Would love to be a fly on the wall ...