North Bay Resources Inc (NBRI)

[Monroe1]

Yes Huggy I get your drift. But that does not fit the definition. Most mining companies go many years before the first drift is driven. Many find the minerals, sample and core drill etc etc to prove up the claims the sell out for others to open the mining, or partner up. This is similar to the pharmaceuticals proving up a new drug for about 12 years before licensing out the drugs. Such is the nature of some businesses like mining. That is why they are so risky, yet reward amazingly.