abx - cash and shares - hate this posthate this post bcuz i hate barrick (perhaps now turning to love/hate)...........hold a lot of goldcorp........but i must admit i look at barrick with interest as of late. They have one huge ego so thats why they don't need to bother with signing the CA. If they have it in their minds that they want something they will get it (and the recent kick in the groin by Nova will only make them more determined with regard to their next target). Perhaps they will come at aru with a cash and stock offer. They are in the country (aru's backyard) for a reason. Like I said i hate barrick but must admit I have been eyeing their stock and speaking with friends and family telling the conservatives ones its a good buy. PS excellent posts by eric and buc with regard to the bid process.....glta!!