competition

If BHP are really interested then it seems most likely others( Such as Smorgan ) would be too. Here we are only talking about the iron side of it. BHP would not let anyone else get in on the act. They have too much muscle. But what about the rest of the techmology APG has developed, and what about the Gold prospects.
This all adds value to the companies assets. A while ago some expert put a value of 0.10c /share on the intellectual assets, but an awefull lot has , and is about to, happen since then.
There is a new game called Texas ( Imeant APG) Hold'em. I've got Ace,King,Queen,Jack- I just need the 10 - :-l (that's my poker face?)
Hang in here chaps, the fewer who sell the more buyers have to pay.