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Morning Mr. Grumble. "The reason for the drybag system was because the 18 mill. was unattainable It does not save money per se it spreads out the cost over the period." I would suggest that if you do not have to borrow a large sum of money up front for a tailings dam, then the company will save on the interest. The expense of the dry-stack system can be met from revenue. Hence there will be a saving on the project and requiring a much lower financing, it is made financially more attractive. Be happy, R.

Hi TLC7. With all the posts of today, I missed yesterday's. I share your enthusiasm for the potential of the Grampian Project, but beware historical geological opinion. Geology is an imprecise science with conclusions ranging from an inference at worst to a significant body of evidence at best. A geologist is not a Dr. Who and does not have a Tardis. That said, your link to the SGZ introduction to geology shows the possibility of more than one potential mineral 'play' process that could have recycled and concentrated minerals before and during the Caledonian closure of the Iapetus Ocean. Perhaps SGZ's Iapetus Case Study doctoral student might throw some light on this 'haystack!' The 'needle' ("up the road?") may perhaps(?) be in clues in this paper IMO: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gawen_Jenkin/publication/270632885_How_the_Neoproterozoic_S-isotope_record_illuminates_the_genesis_of_vein_gold_systems_An_example_from_the_Dalradian_Supergroup_in_Scotland/links/54be30050cf218da9391dcd9/How-the-Neoproterozoic-S-isotope-record-illuminates-the-genesis-of-vein-gold-systems-An-example-from-the-Dalradian-Supergroup-in-Scotland.pdf?origin=publication_list Note the authors. Regards, R.

The 'sophisticated investors' and NLR don't seem to be of that fruit. SGZ has never been so cash rich and looking more likely to come to fruition soon. A prospect that is looking more likely IMO to bear fruit at last. BBBaz, you might yet wish you had averaged down rather than previously posted that you would not put in any more money! GLA here, R.

Thanks Baz72. We should then expect the unexpected? Wu're doooomed, Capt Mainwaring............., but the gold price might go up! Do ya think the company might let us hide in the adit? What happened to 'Happy New Year?' Regards, R.

Morning all. Hi Troajan. Thanks for the added info on Welsh gold. Hi Canobie. "I suspect that you are a large part of SGZ." Oh dear! PMSL! Just a very tiny investor who has the cheek to post here, because I believe in the potential of this project and as a retired geologist, find it interesting. A few posters, investors and the company know who I am. That's it! You have for once put some flesh on your views on development for the community and country, but have you put any of these to SGZ, the local council, your SMP/MP or similar? Also, please use up to date facts, so I commend you to read the more authoritative post by Baz72 below. Hope your finger is better! Care to elaborate on your Cononish visits? Sounds interesting. Hi Baz72. Thanks for that informative post. Regards, R.

Hi Glen, Troajan and Baz72. What's all these green lights in your skies? Are you sure they are not the festive version of pink elephants? The light of my life is well pleased with her Scottish, Cononish gold ring for a Xmas pressie. Have a terrible cold, so time for a dram or three, then I might see a few green lights too. LoL! Happy New Year to all here, R.

Ooops! The above was supposed to be the subject! Dodgy clicking fingers! LoL! ATB, R.

Happy New Year Canobie. Pity you had to start it on old year news from 03-12-2017: https://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2182Y_1-2017-12-3.pdf?_ga=2.25610749.1342274244.1512467494-1763356802.1512467494 The Telegraph has finally caught up with the announcement from ALBA Mineral Resources. The quoted values refer to rare remaining stocks and jewelry, since none has been mined from Clogau since 1998! Should a mine ever restart, then a mined and refined premium is more likely up to 50%. Scotgold has already sold Cononish gold for jewelry at 30% premium. As Baz72 says, back in the real world, Cononish is starting preparatory works ahead of PP and financing. You need a working mine first, then wish for whatever tourism potential that can bring or you wish for, but the horse before the cart, please! Regards, R.

Morning all on a snowy day in God's own county. My better half is delighted with her Scottish gold ring from Sheila Fleet and my family and I had a Merry Xmas. Hi Baz72. I note from your Sunday, post mention of possible JV or similar for Portugal & France. Even if these were sold it would be fine by me to give funds to Grampian Project targets that you also mention and IMO are more prospective than As rich Au ores that whilst technically do-able could be an environmental nightmare. Brexit and the weak pound give home projects more potential. Thanks for the AGM Q & As with relative references to Dalradian of particular interest. Hi Blakeny P. An interesting question, but creating companies to enable future enterprises is common in other companies it seems. One to watch with interest perhaps. Hi Canobie. Your opinion expressed, but missing the opinion button as usual and reasoned back-up. Trying to get to 130 posts? I am patient and optimistic. Success for Cononish will open more tourist interest and potential. Hi Glen. I'm looking forward to 2018 which will be interesting and potentially exciting. To all here a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Regards, R.

BBB, you couldn't resist a wee stir, could you? You brought his BB back to a flurry as of old, but have achieved nowt new. Never mind, the market closes in 10 minutes, so who cares? A very Merry Xmas to all here and best wishes for the New Year, Regards, R.

Hi BBB "He must see value here." NLR must see this as you say, so that should tell you something. Another green flag for you? ATB, R.

Morning all. BBB. Oh Mr. Grumble, how so in character at this festive time to appear as Scrooge, counting the beans, dismally supposing and concluding the worst, as Glen says. Time to fill yer glass for Xmas and contemplate your New Year Spanish holiday. I am with Yayay and Samson.............short of cash with more important calls and recognizing that for the company that this is the time to have faith or not. I have faith and IMO this project deserves success. A very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all here, R.

Morning Glen and Eck. A petty decent result for the RI IMO. A decent £2.66m Xmas pressie in the company's bank to start on. Just two hurdles left for early 2018.........the PP and the rest of the funding. It's been a long slog, but Cononish has never been nearer fruition. GLA here, R.

Yayay...................How could you?!! You've stolen Canobie's tourism 'plan!' Now he'll have to come up with another one that he won't tell us about! LoL! Regards, R.

from DA for Scotgold on NP site. Dated 13/12. Don't think anyone has previously posted and only just noticed it. http://eplanning.lochlomond-trossachs.org/OnlinePlanning/files/2D775782B8306C4F459146AA729DF574/pdf/2017_0254_MIN-Supporting_Statement_from_applicant_in_response_to_representations-100297899.pdf Regards to all, R.

Hi Yayay. I was only kidding. I had a wee top-up the other day close to the bottom..........I hope! As you say, wait and see. All is due to be revealed tomorrow on the RI according to the last RNS on the subject. ATB, R.

Evening RM and Baz72. The difference a day makes! Bounce or false dawn? Some folk thought it was time to buy. Yayay. Is it down to you after your posted intention of Friday? Bold fellow! Now is not the time for faint heart. 2018 will at least be interesting! Regards to all here, R.

Afternoon Eck and Yayay. My reading of it was that they decided it must be considered by a full board meeting (rather than just the planning committee) and that due to the scale. complexity, public interest and previous precedents, it should be a special one, rather than a scheduled one. So here's hoping they don't want too long a Xmas break and the weather is kind!!! Roll on Xmas! Regards, R.

Hi Yayay. I share your frustrations. Over a year of SP decline since the first gold pour (when I sold out for modest profit!) reflects slowness of progress in an impatient market. Since then, I bought back in (too early!) and have joined the averaging down procession. I too looked at the RI positively and yet looking at delays to it's completion and the PA, I confess I ducked at the last minute. That said, I believe in the prospects of this project that is now close to fruition and will be a success. So like you, I shall soon top-up at a time of my choosing. That's me lot for today, after a burst of posting enthusiasm!!! Seasonal regards to you and all LTH's, R.

Hi Baz72. Thanks for the link. An interesting listen. My order from Sheila has landed. At least that is one thing that is likely to go up in value! Might have been a 'hedge' against my puny shareholding, but my better half is hardly likely to give it back! LoL! Seasonal regards, R.