"We have also received several unsolicited approaches from international entities wanting to become involved with LPI and MSB. These approaches confirm that the Maricunga is now getting international attention for being one of the most advanced, uncommitted, fully permitted, proven resource nearing the investment decision. The approaches also validate our decision to de-risk the project as much as possible to attract the most appropriate partners from the final construction phase. We are not jumping at the first offer we get, however, as other less advanced projects have." "We are working hard to add value to the company, and we believe that the outcome of the extensive work completed during the past 18 months will shortly emerge and will add significant shareholder value."