There's a wonderful irony taking place...not quite sure how to frame it, but one thing is for sure; and it's this
Acording to another poster here on HC MinRes has to fork out something like $50,000 plus a day while the drill rig is in place, no matter what.
Texas Hold Em, Sudoko, drilling for more oil and gas...whatever.
HOLD/DO NOTHING
[a no brainer]