I am all for careful expansion but,
there are lots of opportunities outside of Africa,(sorry to lump it all together), for I fear, religious, ethnic, tribal, wars will continue to destabilize the continent, even into its northwestern edges, in the coming years. With the 700+ juniors caving this next year or so, there will be ample opportunities in very safe stable countries to pick up cheap gold reserves. Nigeria for example used to be a very good place to invest, but as you see in today's news Boko Haram is burning children alive.
I am sure you are aware that there are many more opportunities where we are now located. i.e. Panama, Spain, and Portugal. We may see news from one of these sooner than you think! Many are still seeking that huge copper deposit just down the road in Panama. With the right relationship with the Comarca/Catholic Church/Panamanian Government I believe that rich area will come under development. It is just a question of cutting the pie appropriately. I think also there are opportunities in the Philippines where the climate is similar to Panama and Spanish is the language. I know there is money to be made in Africa, but I am not sure it is the place for us. For interim let's see how all the news breaking before the end of August affects us in the market place. Short term...keep your powder dry!!
