RE:Soft or Hard landing Money - I'm taking Paul at his word that they have worked extremely Hard in being in alignment with locals and regulators in ensuring commitment to the project. I exchanged similar emails with him on this subject in the past.
I heard him also publicly state at some point after Rio announcement that Casino is going to become a mine at some point...it will get permitted it just takes time....time that I will say WRN has already spent Years working to gain alignment!
cheer up! Even if Rio walks...then we take a short term share price hit but most likely begin permitting and eventually I believe would still make good return for you.
everything we've heard though appears that a deal with Rio is the most likely outcome....and we are close to Rio having 11 months of 18 months complete on intitial timeline. Even if no deal after 18 months...if Rio still interested and negotiating continues it can be extended.