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Hi Willowman
Welcome, pleased to see your post. Most will realise that I virtually always try to inject a tongue in cheek lightness to my writing, even if those attempts at humour fail miserably. I am therefore very sad to see your comment 'I too prefer to avoid discord where ever possible but I am not happy for anyone to post a list of acceptable topics permissible for discussion'. It was certainly not my intention to dictate and am rather surprised that you took it as such. Did not the mention of alcohol twice not give a clue that its tone was light hearted? But whatever, I cant change now how it was perceived.
I do object to Noels posts. Not because of the initial message on Ts&Cs, which was valid on a board such as this, but because he repeated the concern time and time again when regulars weren't reacting to him in the way he wanted. When DJ and Paul did react I foolishly added my six penneth. What a mistake that was! I was then accused of being a Nazi by Noel, which was unacceptable and offensive. He may have subsequently apologised, but I no longer read his posts. As an observation Noel has made no contribution whatsoever to discussion or analysis of AAU except the following '..and lets have 3p soon.'. Not incisive or deep analysis in my book. I suspect he has no interest in AAU and his knowledge of the company could be jotted down on a postage stamp.
I was then laid into, for no good reason, by another individual (cedros something) who constantly criticises genuine contributor VanVan and ad nauseum condemns the AAU BOD remuneration - despite admitting to not being a shareholder. You have to come to your own conclusion why he would care?
Lastly I have to mention banter between myself ad American poster DJ concerning the 45th president. Is he a valid subject on a discussion board for a UK based equity? Definitely, for the following reason. Few would argue that May, Corbyn and Brexit are relevant issues because the resolution of this current crisis will probably have an effect on domestic markets and equites listed upon them. However as the head of the Worlds largest economy the presidents custodianship affects not only the US domestic markets but those throughout the world including the UK. Add to that his recent attempts to manipulate commodity prices, lying about sanctions on Iran and pressure (a better word than blackmail?) on KSA over the very regrettable Khashoggi affair lead me to the conclusion that his character and actions are entirely relevant to a holder of AAU which is a commodity share. I could extend this discussion to detail on his intervention in Turkey and threatening sanctions to destroy their economy, when of course AAU mines, but this post is getting too long.
As well as off topic discussions I have always tried to include a significant contribution and personal opinion on AAU. I am not prepared to continue doing at the moment. So have the 2 Trolls won? Not really, I just have better things to do with my time

Funnily enough I've just been out to my least favourite supermarket (starts with A ends in I) to get some Reverend James for a friend I am seeing later.
All hail to the ale!!!
Sorry if that offends anyone...………..or am I??

Well, my thread entitled 'Quiet on here' didn't really work did it?! It resulted on a grand total of 8 of the last 12 messages being filtered by me!
Never mind.
To all the other posters who read this AAU board I sincerely apologise for my part in this mornings scrap. It wasn't my intention, and hope we can get back to civility, it would be a shame to lose the information exchange (both on and off topic) we normally have.

Noel
I will not argue with you. Not because I am unable to but judging on what I have seen so far I don't have the time or inclination.
I find it ironic that you so clearly admire Trump yet call me a Nazi. I do not lower myself to personal insults, particularly ones a crass as that.
I wonder if you even own AAU shares? No matter. Always seems to be non shareholders who try to disupt this board.
Please filter me, as I am to you. Bye

I'll ignore than Noel

Good posts Paul, DJ
I admit I was ignoring these posts and was trying to keep out of it but since you have responded I feel I should too.
Noel, you are posting these concerns on several different boards on LSE, probably elsewhere also, hoping to get a reaction. You received at least one reasoned response on another board which should have allayed your fears, now one from Paul also.
I am sure that all major brokers will have similar Ts&Cs, so unless you wish to hold shares in certificated form (for non ISA/SIPP) then you pretty much have to accept them. My personal preference is to use broker(s) who are 'too big to fail'. We know on this board about Beaufort Securities, so you get my point. These days, for good or bad, most pensions are Defined Contribution so that very many people have 6 figure funds held with single brokers. These are not protected by the PPF. Any failure of brokers offering SIPPs, even in the unlikely event that the Government didn't step in, would result in legal challenges to Ts&Cs considered 'unfair'.
As Paul implies, I could step in front of a bus today but it isnt going to stop me going to the lap dancing club....sorry, I meant paper shop.
You seem very risk adverse, and there is nothing wrong with that. But if you are so cautious why do you invest in Shanta Gold, who mine gold in Tanzania? That is a country so totally corrupt that Acacia gold were presented with a tax bill of $190bn (yes billion) overnight, were prevented from exporting their product, and eventually (from memory) had to settle on a random $300m figure while gifting 16% of the company shares to the Tanzanian government?? And you worry about UK brokers?
Anyway, very pleased to have you as a poster, and welcome posts on the following:
AAU
Alcohol
Cars
Football (especially Burnley for our Claret)
Alcohol (we like alcohol)
Nevada gambling
Idiot Trump
But please, no more Ts&Cs stuff

Just been reading about James Calado. Seems a very good driver, impressive CV, just didn't get the ultimate break into F1. Expect he still makes a few quid though. Perhaps you could try and sell AAU to him as well Paul!!

You may be right!
We know better than these youngsters, even if we might be posting the same comments about AAU in about 10 years time!

Can imagine it Paul.
There she was, hoping for some money for make up or clothes, maybe concert tickets, possibly a few bottles of Champagne encrusted with Swarovski crystals and what does sensible Paul do....give her a share certificate for a dodgy miner in Turkey!

I did threaten to filter you if the pressy was too nice. And you know what.....it is!

However I will relent.

Nice present Paul, very considerate of her - and she must be pretty impressed with you to give you that gift so enjoy it!

Is there anybody there (there, there, there, there....)
I have other shares where there are 50-100 posts each and every day, even when there is absolutely no news whatsoever.
Last post of here was nearly 5 months ago, and that was....let me see......me!!
I'm just hoping that this company is simply getting on with the job and will benefit from HS2 in the fullness of time.

Very sensitive to PoO, presumably due to the debt pile.
I am in profit again!!
Hooray

Nearly made $60. Looks promising, if only because the threat of sub $50 looks unlikely now

In some way it is good that there is no RNS. When a company doesn't need to announce a billion barrel discovery then it must be doing well....
Not posted here before, have a long standing reasonable (not huge) holding in my ISA and a 1500 in my non-ISA account that I bought in the recent dip. Felt that $50 Brent was unsustainable and that the long term trading range will be more like $60-70 (or maybe $65-75) because of PoO influence of the supply side from the Permian basin with its highish costs.
Having said that I usually get it wrong!

...has gone very quiet except for retweets about the gold market. We are clearly a week + away from production results at Red Rabbit then Kizilcukur drill results. Be interesting to see if the SP is a bit more resilient to quiet periods now.

I don't think the market takes kindly to the 'greater than originally anticipated' loss.
Always beware when company updates and results don't start with the phrase 'pleased to announce'. The inclusion of 'pleased' is the first thing I look for these days!

Trump yes, but I'm not convinced that gold will react much to Brexit. Globally I don't think the UK domestic situation holds that much sway.
The only time I have ever held physical gold was when I bought some Britannias on a whim the day before the vote in June 2016 - the result was so overwhelming expected to be remain that I thought it was a one way bet on currency movements, as remain was already priced in. It worked, though I had naively overlooked the excessive (to me) bid/ offer spread on gold coins. Still made a few bob though.
Jut sit it out with AAU, signs are good, would be nice just to have a gradual drift up in SP in lieu of dividends/interest.

Claret
Watched Wolves v Liverpool then the draw. Burnley have Man City at the Etihad I believe. That's a tough one!

Hi Van
I find myself in the odd position where some seem to view my comments as if I am an eternal and unwavering optimist and some think the opposite of me.
I suppose in truth I'm a fence sitter. I only judge by what I can see here and now, so I can value the companys' development that can be realistically expected over the next few years (known development at Red Rabbit and Tavsan) but am more cautious about Salinbas.
Regarding gold I haven't a clue any more than I do for oil, and regard the highly paid 'experts' in both commodities with equal contempt - virtually all pundits and banks were predicting $100 on Brent just 3 months ago. Now its < $60 and those self same pundits are talking of $60 oil throughout this year! So I base any judgements on c.$1300 gold, though you could argue that I am not only ignoring a potential significant rise in POG but that I am also ignoring a potential significant drop. Well you have to have some basis!
And yes, based on what I understand I believe the company is underpriced at present ignoring any development at Salinbas. Hence I hold, and have no plans to sell based on current information.

Kind of gave up Cjaret as no one else seemed to be talking!
Always read the 'other board' and there are several posters I respect there - but there are also too many for me saying 'buy it', 'its out to take off!' etc etc with no reasoning.
I like this board.
Yes I saw Burnley won, pleased, watched the highlights . Off to the pub to see Wolves v Liverpool