Ann: Acquisition of Remaining Equity in Spanish Asset Completed, page-23

If you don't like the analogy using Great Expectations how about one using Edison?

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” “Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”

Yes, there were mistakes made with the drilling that used a lot more money than expected as well as a partner no longer funding. This put the company in a difficult situation. However, DC has found a way to keep PRL going and he and the board can still can turn things around. If they all are sacked who do you think will do better?