discussion with mike ralston

Spoke with the MD (Mike Ralston)this morning. Conversation was very constructive and went on for approx. 20 minutes and rec'd permission to post.

Summary of discussion;

* Acknowledged the meetings held earlier in the month went very well and they remained confident the bid would be succesful.

* BMB had earlier formed a consortium of financers, strategic parterns etc. in order to give real weight as part of the RFP. They were also present in the meetings held in Togo.

* BMB have and continue to have dialogue with larger players re. potential development of the resource. They have also been approached directly by interested parties during the tender process.

* The 15th of April was not a hard and fast date advised by either the Government or BMB.