australias exco seeks deal with xstrata, page-6

"operating cost of US1.73 per lb versus operating costs of 7580 cents per lb if the ore was sent to Xstratas plant."

I'm sure that was a typo? 7580c = $75.80 per pound. Bit expensive to mine, at that rate.

But thinking forward obviously our best and quickest option going forward. Get cash-flow up, and less dillution to the Chinese. Win for Exco, Win for Xstrata, Win for Shareholders, Loss for China (investment wise). Trust me I'll cry no tears or lose no sleep over them not gaining more shares in EXS!