RE:All these what ifs and maybesFactsR, right now anything that gets found on the GK claims gets split 51/49 deBeers/MPVD once it goes through the mill, which is now operating at capacity. That's a fact. IF (hypothetically) deBeers bought out adjacent Canterra or Margaret Lake claims and IF (hypothetically) they found something Equal or BETTER than (say) Tuzo, how 'd ya think they would behave? Not to MPVD's benefit, my thought.
Note, only recently has deBeers sent out exploration and drill teams to explore the remainder of the GK property. Why? Anything they find gets split 51/49. Anglo/deBeers gets cash flow, which is nice; MPVD gets cash flow, which is critical.
Opinion: we get to watch a chess match get played out between two crafty players with regards to how the property gets utilized. Think: long game. Anglo/deBeers is used to running a solo operation; I think their management is not used to negotiating with a determined and resourceful "joint venture" partner.
GLTA.