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"I have seen no press about cutting back on expenses...cutting salaries, closing departments, etc.. Only conclusion?? "
I think that approx 20% of the workforce was "layed-off". I think that payroll was reduced by much more than 20% as many of the layoffs were high salaried persons many of which were involved with clinical studies.
I agree that the resignations are thought provoking.....
This company has been ripe for aquisition for years. With revenues and interested buyers I'm thinking of Gloria Gaynor with her big hit....
I will survive!!!
jmo
glta
As I recall, on January 8, 2015, filings were submitted to the FDA for the new respiratory panel. The last few approvals took around 90 days.
Of course respiratory virus season will be over by then but allows customers time to evaluate the new product in time for next season.
NSPH already has an RV panel which is very popular so the new panel promises similar or greater results. This new product may drive instrument sales as well as consumables.
glta
I surely see more value here than the current share price suggests.
Something behind the curtain..... I agree
glta
no worries...
these darn keyboards never work right for me either! lol
honestly, i'm not sure what to think.
but i'm thinking that an acquisition may be in process,
or some other life changing event!
But I seriously doubt that it is "over"......
I'm aware of the news and history.
Exactly what are you inferring?
Trying to learn something here....
NSPH is in a "quiet period".
Whats up with that?
yup, I'm in this thing long... more good stuff in the pipeline.
I think nsph looks good short term as well as long . . .
good luck to us, janey!
lol yeah but I betcha tomorrow will be much more pleasing.
lets see where we go from here with this news....
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/nanosphere-announces-distribution-collaboration-agreement-with-hitachi-high-technologies-nasdaq-nsph-1790160.htm
me likey !!!!
glta
I thought the q1 numbers and conf. call were happening last monday.
sorry.
looks like tomorrow could be interesting . . . .
2.6 now
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=57374892
glta
hmmm... friday close @2.75.....
any bets on where we will close on monday?
glta
yeah, right....
any errors in previous filings have proven to be innocuous.
surely, you can conjure up some other suspicious behaviors.....
thanks and
glta
1. uplisting
2. special dividend
3. producing gold mine
looks to me like the first 2 are about done. It's been a long road so far, but perhaps we've come a long way.
I'm really looking forward to the day when number 3 is announced . . . .
The company is also in the initial stages of filing a 15c211in order to move Kat Exploration Inc from the Pink Sheets listing to that of the OTCBB. As progress moves forward with these filings further updates will be made available to shareholders and public.
While much speculation has been raised as to why the delay in BVIG share distribution, the company wishes to assure its shareholders that we and our attorneys are working through the SEC rules and regulations in order to comply with all required filings. We realize that while many have been anxiously waiting for the distribution to take place, we ask for continued patience as the process for this procedure moves forward. We will inform shareholders when the distribution filing is approved by all regulatory institutions.'
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/kat-exploration-inc-update-on-company-events-1377350.htm
Ken Stead, President/CEO of KAT Gold Holdings Corp. & Kat Exploration Inc., stated: "It's been quite some time since we set out to generate the distribution of BVIG shares to KATX shareholders and pleased that we have now entered the final stage of the distribution process. Our Transfer Agent Computershare is working closely with us to complete the transaction in as short a time as possible." Shareholders and the public alike will be notified at the very moment of issuance.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/kat-gold-holdings-corp-kat-exploration-inc-share-distribution-update-otcqb-bvig-1755235.htm
Kat Gold intends to build company and
shareholder value by exploring and drilling high quality mineral properties with the goal
of advancing discovered mineral prospects to potential development stage.
http://www.katexploration.com/PressReleases/Kat_Gold_engages_CFSG1.pdf
Mr. Brooke’s immediate attention is first and foremost on the company’s Ekom Eya gold mining operations in Ghana Africa which is
now is in the planning stages of production.
With the experience and dedication of all members of the board of directors, KAT Gold Holdings feels it is set to make a tremendous
leap forward as it establishes itself in the gold mining Industry.
http://www.katexploration.com/PressReleases/Kat_Gold_Two_new_Board_Members.pdf
do you care to predict what's next?
glta
number 3 is more probable and likely to be announced now more than ever before, imo.
good luck
hahaha.....
I agree that our perceptions and expectations differ greatly.
I wish you success and profitability in all of your endeavors, 74.....
glta
I also use Etrade, nothing yet....
let us know when you do, please,
as I will too . . . .
tia
problem?
I'm pretty sure its illegal to buy and sell stocks based on insider or privileged information. so I'm not sure exactly what you're talking about.
also, I think that future news for KAT has been inferred..... all along.....
1. uplisting to the otcbb
2. special dividend dist
3. producing gold mine
looks to me like the first 2 are about done. It's been a long road so far, but perhaps we've come a long way.
I'm really looking forward to the day when number 3 is announced . . . .
The company is also in the initial stages of filing a 15c211in order to move Kat Exploration Inc from the Pink Sheets listing to that of the OTCBB. As progress moves forward with these filings further updates will be made available to shareholders and public.
While much speculation has been raised as to why the delay in BVIG share distribution, the company wishes to assure its shareholders that we and our attorneys are working through the SEC rules and regulations in order to comply with all required filings. We realize that while many have been anxiously waiting for the distribution to take place, we ask for continued patience as the process for this procedure moves forward. We will inform shareholders when the distribution filing is approved by all regulatory institutions.'
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/kat-exploration-inc-update-on-company-events-1377350.htm
Ken Stead, President/CEO of KAT Gold Holdings Corp. & Kat Exploration Inc., stated: "It's been quite some time since we set out to generate the distribution of BVIG shares to KATX shareholders and pleased that we have now entered the final stage of the distribution process. Our Transfer Agent Computershare is working closely with us to complete the transaction in as short a time as possible." Shareholders and the public alike will be notified at the very moment of issuance.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/kat-gold-holdings-corp-kat-exploration-inc-share-distribution-update-otcqb-bvig-1755235.htm
Kat Gold intends to build company and
shareholder value by exploring and drilling high quality mineral properties with the goal
of advancing discovered mineral prospects to potential development stage.
http://www.katexploration.com/PressReleases/Kat_Gold_engages_CFSG1.pdf
Mr. Brooke’s immediate attention is first and foremost on the company’s Ekom Eya gold mining operations in Ghana Africa which is
now is in the planning stages of production.
With the experience and dedication of all members of the board of directors, KAT Gold Holdings feels it is set to make a tremendous
leap forward as it establishes itself in the gold mining Industry.
http://www.katexploration.com/PressReleases/Kat_Gold_Two_new_Board_Members.pdf
good luck to all . . .
Well, party on there dave....
obviously you're not alone celebrating the loss of others.
I'm still struggling to understand this phenomenon described by some here, but whatever...
I'm afraid that you've missed my point.
Point is- it aint over yet. Hope that is clear.
Claiming victory at halftime is kind of presumptuous. jmo
glta
although I so enjoy gloating,
especially at the expense of others, as much as the next guy.....
I truely believe that celebrating anything at this time-
is premature.
clearly nobody knows what has transpired in recent months, nobody knows what will be announced in the short term.
please advise if you have any privileged information to share, (lol)
let's just wait and see whats real and factual, officially.
jmo
glta
ok, I've imagined it.....
no big deal for me. How are you handling it?
eh?
glta
1. uplisting to the otcbb
2. special dividend dist
3. producing gold mine
looks to me like the first 2 are about done. It's been a long road so far, but perhaps we've come a long way.
I'm really looking forward to the day when number 3 is announced . . . .
The company is also in the initial stages of filing a 15c211in order to move Kat Exploration Inc from the Pink Sheets listing to that of the OTCBB. As progress moves forward with these filings further updates will be made available to shareholders and public.
While much speculation has been raised as to why the delay in BVIG share distribution, the company wishes to assure its shareholders that we and our attorneys are working through the SEC rules and regulations in order to comply with all required filings. We realize that while many have been anxiously waiting for the distribution to take place, we ask for continued patience as the process for this procedure moves forward. We will inform shareholders when the distribution filing is approved by all regulatory institutions.'
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/kat-exploration-inc-update-on-company-events-1377350.htm
Ken Stead, President/CEO of KAT Gold Holdings Corp. & Kat Exploration Inc., stated: "It's been quite some time since we set out to generate the distribution of BVIG shares to KATX shareholders and pleased that we have now entered the final stage of the distribution process. Our Transfer Agent Computershare is working closely with us to complete the transaction in as short a time as possible." Shareholders and the public alike will be notified at the very moment of issuance.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/kat-gold-holdings-corp-kat-exploration-inc-share-distribution-update-otcqb-bvig-1755235.htm
Kat Gold intends to build company and
shareholder value by exploring and drilling high quality mineral properties with the goal
of advancing discovered mineral prospects to potential development stage.
http://www.katexploration.com/PressReleases/Kat_Gold_engages_CFSG1.pdf
Mr. Brooke’s immediate attention is first and foremost on the company’s Ekom Eya gold mining operations in Ghana Africa which is
now is in the planning stages of production.
With the experience and dedication of all members of the board of directors, KAT Gold Holdings feels it is set to make a tremendous
leap forward as it establishes itself in the gold mining Industry.
http://www.katexploration.com/PressReleases/Kat_Gold_Two_new_Board_Members.pdf
perhaps all of the rumors about KATs demise.....
have been greatly exxxxagggggeraaaatttteeeddd . . . . . . . . .
and to the contrary........... could great success be on the imminent horizon?
only time and events will tell.
glta
its also been said.....
"The game is a long long way from being over."
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=85274366
I must agree with that statement.
glta
thanks for the compliment.
actually, I'm just a patient investor.
I smell something brewing here in the KAT lands . . . .
good luck to all.
hmmm.... who should be pissed off because they were misled?
and who misled them, in your opinion... ???
thanks in advance.
glta
Great advice gump....
Always enjoy those pearls of wisdom from the elders.
Would love to hear more advice like that rather than commentary on day to day operations at Kat which often prevail here.......
Jmo
Happy and prosperous wishes to you and all in 2013, btw . . . .
glta
Best wishes to you as well....... and to all . . .
Lil Timmy too.....
glta
That chart interests me less than most unqualified opinions that I read here.
But please feel free to convince me otherwise.....
glta
I believe that its the NON-shareholders that you are referring to. . . . .
Of course, as always time will tell the truth..... imo
GLTA
just doing a drive bye here....
I see that the seemingly endless KAT debate continues.
I'm fairly sure that nobody here knows exactly what's in the works..... and what news will be PR'd . . . . but . . . .
it could be a major league game changer and result in a serious increase in KATx stock value, jmo.
just sayin.......
and btw- good to see the continued interest in this stock, both positive and negative...... says alot . . . . .
glta
good luck to you, manicson....
I am not a stock prodigy.
clearly, you are speaking for yourself....
Less than one penny.
The market has spoken.
12/23/2010 was the day this illusion died.
Game over.
no kidding, bloke....
heres the facts . . . .
David M. Barnes
Independent Director
China Direct Industries Inc
Deerfield Beach , FL
Sector: FINANCIAL / Diversified Investments
69 Years Old
Mr. Barnes is a certified public accountant and has been a member of our board since April 2007. Mr. Barnes is the chairman of our audit committee and serves on our compensation committee, nominating committee and corporate governance committee. Mr. Barnes brings over 44 years experience working with both public and private companies. Since December 2008, Mr. Barnes has been the President and since February 2009 has been the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of MDwerks, Inc. (MDWK:OTCBB). Mr. Barnes had served as the audit committee chairman and a member of the compensation committee of the board of MDwerks, Inc. from November 2005 until December 2008. MDwerks, Inc. marketed digital pens and associated software and customer service through July 2010 and is now currently seeking new product lines. From April 1996 through July 2006, Mr. Barnes served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and a director of Solar Thin Films, Inc. (OTCBB:SLTZ) (formerly American United Global, Inc., (OTCBB:AUGB). From 2002 to February 2009, Mr. Barnes was a consultant to management of numerous companies. In this role, from May 2006 to November 2007, Mr. Barnes was Chief Financial Officer and a director of Cyber Defense Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:CYDF), a designer and builder of manned and unmanned surveillance airships. From March 2006 to June 2008, Mr. Barnes was the Chief Financial Officer of Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:NPWS), a developer of porous silicon based fuel cells. In addition, Mr. Barnes was a director of Echometrics, Inc. (formerly Searchhelp, Inc.) from April 2005 to February 2009 (OTCBB:EHMI), Thinkpath, Inc. from May 2005 to February 2009 (OTCBB:THPHF) and Medical Solutions Management, Inc. from December 2007 to December 2008 (OTCBB: MSMT). Thinkpath, Inc. filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code in March 2008. Mr. Barnes began his career as an auditor for the accounting firm of Laventhol & Horwath and is a graduate of C.W. Post College.
http://people.forbes.com/profile/david-m-barnes/52099
an extensive resume.... open for criticism and downgrading by non-knowing drive bye viewers....
jmho
glta
awesome post, B4....
but I wonder what you mean by
Message Board CEOs
thanks eiddle,
despite previous disagreements,
occasionally, we share some common ground . . . .
I believe you got this one right. Nice post.
you nor I can cleanup the iBox...
we can only wish that someone who cares or can...
will update as required.
I believe it is a job for the KAT mods, if I'm not mistaken....
and nobody else is able to do so.....
glta
Immediate gratification is always pleasurable, but doesn't occur frequently in the mineral exploration business....
This first stage of mining includes prospecting; geological, geochemical, and geophysical assessments; drilling and the evaluation of drilling results; scoping studies; and possibly prefeasibility studies. These activities can cost from $50,000 to $20 million/year. Their cost can total anywhere from $20 million to over $150 million before construction of a mine actually begins. It can take 3-10 years before feasibility decisions are made.
There are three types of exploration:
Initial or “grassroots” exploration: searching for a deposit in an area where the mineral has not been found before.
“Brownfield” exploration: searching for additional deposits on land where the mineral has been found before.
On-mine-site exploration: searching for more mineral deposits on a property where mining is already occurring.
Although every mine starts as an exploration project, most exploration projects do not become mines. The success rate is particularly low for “grassroots” exploration. Less than 1 in 10,000 mineral showings actually become a mine. The capability of a mine will depend on the amount and quality of ore that can be recovered there. The price of this ore (or “commodity”) can change, depending on the demand for it in the global marketplace. When an economically-viable mineral deposit is discovered, there can be great financial and professional rewards for the companies and people involved.
The exploration company will use a scoping study to begin to determine the deposit’s economic viability. This is a rough evaluation. Researchers apply their experience and industry standards to a small amount of the data collected locally, for example, through drilling. The study outlines the market value of the minerals and all the costs associated with building, operating, and reclaiming a mine there. Scoping studies are generally a “guesstimate,” that is, their accuracy is border-line.
The next step is the prefeasibility study. It may be used at the Exploration Stage to determine if continued exploration is justified. It can also be used to decide whether or not to move to a full feasibility study (which occurs in the Feasibility and Planning Stage) or to search out a Joint Venture partner for the next stage of the project.4 Prefeasibility studies have a higher level of accuracy than scoping studies. The projection of the site’s potential is based on more detailed local data, instead of industrial experience and standards. Enough drilling and testing has occurred to support a basic engineering analysis. Prefeasibility studies can cost $50,000-$500,000. They may also identify issues or problems that require further research during the Feasibility and Planning Stage.
After the prefeasibility study comes the feasibility study, which examines these matters in still greater depth during the mine’s Feasibility and Planning Stage (see below, p. 2-16). Prefeasibility studies sometimes occur early in the Feasibility and Planning Stage, too.
Exploration Companies
The Exploration Stage is dominated by the Juniors. They do a wide range of exploration work, but are usually the ones that do “grassroots” exploration. Juniors generally just employ a few professional geologists and have annual expenditures of $250,000-$5,000,000. Some Juniors work with Joint Venture partners or contract out all their work to other firms.
Juniors typically finance their exploration on the stock exchange. They raise money by selling shares to people willing to take a risk in hopes of a big pay-off. They sometimes carry out scoping and prefeasibility studies in order to make a property more attractive to investors or buyers. Canada is the world’s leading centre for acquiring the investment money needed for mineral exploration.
Majors engage in exploration too. They can often use their own revenues to finance exploration, and have the largest exploration budgets. Yet Juniors have discovered most of the major mineral deposits in the past 20 years. Why?
Majors spend their exploration budgets drilling around known deposits (their own).
Majors focus their efforts on searching for large deposits.
Majors are not as willing as Juniors to take risks.
Majors have higher overhead and bigger bureaucracies.
Majors like to reduce their risk by buying into deposits after Juniors have made the discovery.
There are many more Juniors than Majors.
http://www.miningguide.ca/stage-1-exploration
glta
disagree again, eiddle....
Quess Ken, with 11 JV's under his belt is on a losing streak lately.
I know, gump... all just opinions...
sometimes its necessary to remember that we are all just expressing OPINIONS, regardless of our qualifications to do so, imo
but I agree with you here....
it most certainly borders on FRAUD if that bonus never comes !!!
Freudian slip??
lol
KAT has seen higher highs than that in its short history...
not beyond the realm of possibilities . . . . .
glta
very harsh and misleading opinion you've posted....
It borders on criminal what these Stead guys have done.
I am optimistic that there are positive things going on behind the scenes, that have yet to be realized, officially announced.
time will tell what has transpired and what lies ahead, imo . . .
glta