High stakes chess...Look how MPV has protected their material and look how DB has protected theirs. There is multiple levels of protection on both sides. So they both march towards production waiting for each other to show a weakness or make a mistake. Initially I thought DB would buy out MPV but now it appears that MPV could let the mine construction continue until close to production then make an offer to DB. Wouldn't that be a kick in the pants. DB builds the mine for MPV then MPV partners with a third party operator to buy out DB under more favorable terms for MPV. Then MPV decides about KDI which is being drilled 24/7. Now from DB perspective.. don't dare drill or explore the JV lands in case you find something and the price goes up... but... that also suits MPV and their third party operator because the value of the JV is lower. However, DB has lost... they just don't know it yet.... because if KDI comes in with over 2 cpt it is game over for DB. It would be like losing their queen. MPV would be in the drivers seat when negotiating terms with a third party operator and DB. KDI is the deciding piece... in my opinion.... we will see. VS