Monthly Blog Review Time To Reflect2 Nov 2024 07:56
Great sadness at the passing of Richard a time to reflect. A true gent, spirited and entrepreneur. I personally always enjoyed listening to him speak. Not sure who posted the link to share breakfast or whatever it is called. I do not listen to their podcasts but did listen to that one as was a chance to listen to Richard again. Am glad I did as always good to hear him speak and also drew inspiration, from this part. A story of him on a Safari and the ranger saying "look over there what do you" and Richard replied, "A tree." The ranger then asked again " Look again what do you see." Richard again replied "A tree"But then he saw movement of the wildlife he had gone to see... He used this as an illustration on the importance of really knowing your investment's, then asking self is there more than I am seeing. So please if you are reading could you post link here again as owas one of his last interview's and intend to listen again.
Richard had an excellent track record of mine exploration and development and a real passion that was evident any time you see or listen to him speak. The month of October also saw his vision for potential for a significant European Diamond mine being realised with land court giving legal force for Lahtojoki... I would like to think Richard got that very good news before his passing. A life well lived and that can be celebrated, well done Richard.
With what Richard said I have re read the last two RNS from the company and the message is very clear, there is no appeal, we now wait for officially receiving the permit, hence we will crack on with bringing Richards vision to fruition. It seems on an interim basis Seamus Fitzpatrick and Maureen Richards right hand lady are dealing with day to day running of company and reflecting on how thorough Richard was I am going to say I think we are in safe hands. Also do not think this is time for any other changes and hope everyone remains in place and moves Karelian forwards... From what am reading here seems Seamus is very capable and has good track record. Just a thought this but I do wonder if there is a possibility of a new recruit a Finnish National say Fredrik Bjornberg or someone connected with him. His family were responsible for the initial discovery of Lahtojoki many years ago and he is shrewd experienced Geologist with Finnish and Canadian qualification and a local lad stone throws from Lahtojoki, not literally but in close proximity.. Must know a thing or two and after Rio stepping to side would not have invested at 4p if thought was a dud, neither would have Rio sniffed... Lahtojoki also have pinks and after Argyle mine closing the diamond market is suffering a serious supply demand deficet. As Argyle mine supplied 90% of Global pink diamonds. My own personal opinion is that this supply will never be fully replaced so unless pink diamond demand falls of a cliff the price of pink diamonds are likely to remain 20x and some of the whites.. continued