Sooner or later, this has to pay off because the assets (both iron and precious metals) are real. Economically speaking, these are scarce resources whose value will be determined by market demand. As the Russian economy recovers, Aurus assets will become more and more attractive to mining companies and investors alike.
There is equipment available today that can separate what previously could not be separated with measurable commercial benefit, in other words, gold and silver. This will encourage joint venturers and licensees to seriously bid on these assets.
My main concern is that Aurus management does not get hoodwinked into giving up too great an interest in its enterprise without receiving a great enough return.