"The only way this works as some sort of sweet deal for us...

"The only way this works as some sort of sweet deal for us retail investors is if they have a more substantial announcement towards progress just around the corner." Why would they bother?, they have never cared about retail investors before i can't see them starting now.They have blown $5million of the last $8million raised on nothing that will advance the project much except maybe the annual school visit where hopefully they have plied the kids with a sausage sizzle and can of drink? they may now have some kids keen to be part of the work force at Hillside or possibly their kids or grandkids!