RE:RE:RE:Hard mathMiners, automakers, other private equity... remember... it's not like there are a bunch of copper mines with a land package like this for sale in the United States of America... It is a seller's market and this bidding process can skyrocket the sale price, hence why the owners are proceeding this way. Those who didn't get their "stink bids" fulfilled in time will certainly be kicking themselves in the butt when the sale price is announced..."eye m shure"