I think you're spot on re monetising when things are hot. Even if you don't sell off completely, a strategic partner with scale taking 50% or more of IP rights/development with a cornerstone 20% SH de-risks significantly.
For a junior miner or energy company, it's often the first move in the playbook. Better to own a smaller percentage of a producing project than hold on to 100% of 'blue sky potential'.
I like MST because it was my first triple-bagger when I sold in 1999 at $3.30; unfortunately the future hasn't arrived, so I've never bought back in.
I hope MST cracks the big time one day for all the long-term holders out there.
GLTA
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