Multiple Players = Multiple Complexity in Consolidation! My opinion as I stated in the past is that " Newmont " would like to bring the " RESOURCE " in it's entiretiy under its ownership. However, the complexity of having to deal with 3 seperate main companies ER, AZM and SOI is only the begining there are a number of JV involved here as well with some small mining companies. I tend to think the negotiations Newmont must be facing with so many players having some form of legal control over portions of the Resource has to be a Very Big Challenge. This situation is what likely is delaying a buy out at this time. Patience, will be definitetly needed to resolve all issues, but resolved they will be. I believe the " Consolidation " of the Resource is seen as a Priority to Newmont at this time. GLTA!