Absolutely brilliant,CB. I couldn't have written a Dear Chairman...

Absolutely brilliant,CB. I couldn't have written a Dear Chairman letter better, myself - except for the slight typo in the 6th last para ["vulnerable" rather than "venerable", I think].
Well done, cobber. They should take you on as VP in charge of implementation of your roadmap in its entirety.
Priority one - keep the rig and get another.
Priority two - generate cash flow to get the SP up, get JV partners and pay for more exploration drilling.
Priority three - get final approval for CTP's Georgina Basin exploration permit applications.