That's a well written and informative article!  I've been familiar with NFLD's mining history (to an extent), but this current scenario with NFG displays the potential (if it plays out to that potential) to elevate the mining industry there to world class stature.

I hope that it does succeed towards achieving that goal, as I have great respect for the work ethics of the people of that province (as well as the rest of the maritimes), and they deserve a major bonanza.  Cheers!