Thanks for that....I don't expect anyone to relay conversations,...

Thanks for that....I don't expect anyone to relay conversations, was just curious as to whether they are worth the effort of a call.
Your info is useful but does throw up the conundrum of how interested is AUR in building a presence in the area, particularly when HOR want to do the same, but with no money.
As for the manganese, I don't know much either....it seems of interest but it would need to become a substantial deposit to justify any development? I view manganese as a bulk commodity, but again profess to little knowledge there.
The more I learn here, the more I'm unclear about the ultimate path, yet, highly intrigued....I believe there's more here than a quick, flash in the pan acquisition