sw, the bhp stance i was referring to is based on their public comments re third party haulage, not re a mine gate sale. i cant recall (though not certain) anywhere that bhp has ever contemplated a mine gate deal with a junior in the region.
adrian - regarding a buyout, i dont think anyone would bother with a deposit of that size. umc/railway (at 160mt) only got taken out due to the external threat factor.
IOH Price at posting:
$1.74 Sentiment: LT Buy Disclosure: Not Held