RE: RE: Cash position of EC ?I was. Apparently, the litigation in Brazil that involved our JV partner chewed up enormous capital. I believe there were a number of suits that had to be fought. We prevailed in court. Combine that with the "hiatus" mandated by the government in Ecuador, and you have a recipe for capital destruction. What is keeping me involved is not only the potential in Rio Zarza, but in Brazil. Benification of the Manganese stockpile will allow the company to fund all activities going forward. Whether it is a strike approximating Aurelian in Ecuador, or a new Iron Ore find in Brazil, this stock is a very cheap option on "possibilites". That is why we invest, is it not?