RE: Dismal, ER, etc.I didn't realize there was an upcoming June conference in Vancouver. I skipped the January one this year because of the alternative arrangements. I always make a point of talking to Dr. Don, because as you said, he is very approachable. So maybe I will attend the June conference as well, being only a ferry ride away.
With respect to ER, I think bot_feeders estimates are realistic in the short-term but conservative in the long-term. Going forward, there is still Eleonore South, which has probably the best potential of all. IMO it will only take one good set of drilling results here to really boost Eastmain's profile.
I think Eastmain is still a very solid long term hold, although I also wonder how the juniors will be affected by the impending global financial crash, which I perceive as inevitable. There is absolutely no way the EU or IMF can afford to bail out Greece AND all the other PIIGS as well. If we add the UK and USA situation to the mix, the world is in deep trouble whichever way you look at it. The West is literally broke!
Gold IS the only currency that has retained its value, simply because you can't "print" it. However, holding physical gold, is extremely impractical. Therefore, Gold shares, especially producers, are the next best thing, so it would be really helpful if the Eastmain mine were to come back into production in the near future.