RE: Question Not that I know for sure, but looking at the man's C.V., he's from Elko and has worked for the major mining companies in the area. Might be good for establishing local workforce(cheaper than contractors), negotiating more toll milling or a possible buyout. He'd certainly have the contacts. Plus, it would be good to have higher level supervision right there instead of a thousand miles away in Vancouver, just to keep an eye on things, contractors, etc..
Then again, he might be a friggin' local Jesse James. My fingers are crossed.