RE: TeckIf Teck were to move it "wayyyyyy down" before making a move there would be hell to pay as this sort of price manipulation is against regulations.
Not to say that it wouldn't happen, but if it were as noticeable as you are implying there would be an inquisition. And I don't think Teck would think it worth the hassle just for us.
Additionally, you're right, management could sell for 2 bucks ... or they could not sell because they know what's in the ground (I suppose more to the point they think they know) and the know it's worth a hell of a lot more than $2.
Next, please present evidence of Teck ever doing this in the past.
There are a lot of plays worldwide, but, when there's more infrastructure set up already, etc, those plays are more expensive. Just because there are more worldwide, doesn't mean anything, that's a red herring.
Plays get taken out for a variety of reasons. Teck just so happens to have a relationship built with this company already (remember, Teck used to have Shaft Creek ... companies often sell off some of their prospective land to let the little guy take a shot at it ... that's what happened to Voltas's Kiaka in Burkina Faso).
Regardless of a copper bubble bursting, this project looks to have high grades, one can safely assume higher at depth (that's what always happens) and it's a very low cost producer due to bye products. Just because a bubble bursts (assuming it does), doesn't mean everyone goes tits-up. Low cost producers will remain intact. Shaft Creek would be profitable at much lower Cu prices. Having $5 copper is not a requirement to stay in business.
I don't know ... maybe you plan is to fear-monger. You have no basis for your claims and they are based on hypothetical situations that have not proven to be the norm. The level of fallacy in your posts is palpable.