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December 13,2008
Parameters we are watching that may offer openings for astute mineral purchasers:



         a lower CDN dollar

         slow orderly increasing demand for some minerals

         distress prices for properties

         a longer ^Divest! ̄ list available by the big companies

         interest rate reductions

         there is a lot of cash held in the investment community

         opportunity will come from differentials in recovery in various regions

         wage stagnation is a plus for labor packages

         lower steel prices means lower cost of production of critical process equipment pieces

         slowing EPC means more competitive prices for construction

         the speed at which manufacturers can gear up in low wage economies means quick turnaround