Thanks everyone. I was expecting to recheck my post at the end of the week an wasn't very hopeful of a reply. In just a few hours on a sunday afternoon I have heaps to go on. At first glance there are some very promising companies. I will probably pick the best 4 and divvi up the money between them. I am looking to hold for 20 years so reserves and cost of production are very important. Should recession or depression ever come again then this part of the portfolio will really save my ar#@.