Firestone Diamonds

Spurberry,

Ok I wasn't aware the IC was being published this week, I will check it out, thanks for the info.

I did wonder if the Buffels River project went well whether FDI may secure other similar JV's, so if the IC are mentioning this as a possibility, there may well be some substance to it.

The Avontuur mine borders De Beers property on at least one side, possibly two, I believe, as well as Trans Hex land, so if the refurbishment has been completed, a JV centered there looks a distinct possibility IMO.

There is also the Oena mine, where FDI have been seeking a partner for some time, which could produce news at anytime.

Certainly any further JV's that would be revenue and profit producing in the near term would help drive up the price, but I think we would need some decent success with the drill in Botswana or GRV before we will begin to approach £2 to be honest.

let's hope we have a sparkling 2007, and I wish all FDIers a Happy New year!