Big, First it was suggested that Newmont would be possible to
counter Harbour offer or a quick sell.  It wasn't just any 80, a
large portion were out of the generative group.  Geos, support
for exploration, etc.  It wasn't production staff.  Both Newmont
and Barrick have been given a mandate to improve financials, not
keep on increasing oz's.  If you don't believe me, I can point
you to numerous articles and actual commentary by said new
CEO's.  YES, Newmont, BARRICK, Kinross just replaced the
CEO's.... WHY?  I know that all these companies will eventually
have to either discover / purchase new oz's.  Of another note
with regards to this, were do you think all the majors "find"
new oz's (the ones they don't purchase).  You might look at what
all these companies do in what they call Near Mine Exploration.
The ability of Newmont, Barrick, Kinross to actually be
available to bid is of the utmost importance to the eventual
purchase of a company like BGM.  If they BOD of these companies
are not going to allow the