Unfortunately, the value of the "obvious" has been recognised by...

Unfortunately, the value of the "obvious" has been recognised by bigger fish and the minnow is getting kicked out of the pond.

Best result for the minnow was to form an alliance, quick smart, to protect the asset. Didn't happen in time and now the minnow is expendable.

There will be no hue and cry from the majors because those majors are clammering to offer attractive terms for the ground.

Talking of "whispers", heard plenty, can't repeat them but they're not nice.

Not meant to tease, just to advise they are out there.