I agree if all things stay the same. However if they reject the offer, and I hope they do, they may be able to stop the bleeding by doing the following.
Give a PR that updates us on progress. They have significant info to share that I believe they are holding back due to focusing on the buyout negotiations.
Update us on
1) the alleged buying and installation of new equipment 2) latest gold production numbers. 3) Quantify projected production increase due to new equipment
Tie this to why the low bid was rejected and we may not see major dip. May even help PPS. ThSeeker
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