And what is that going do to environment, JLM? It could be an ecological nightmare. Plus, how do you know that there is that much gold and platinum in them thar hills? You may end up destroying, devastating the country side with nothing to show for it.
That is a typically conservative solution (I am not even sure it is a solution, there is no guarantee of any return, there is a guarantee of destroying the environment). Canadians will never go for it.
Hey, S.J. why don't you research this out? With all your knowledge and expertise and bankroll if you played it smart you could make a lot of money on a venture like this....be a consultant for the Gov't. (you'd have to hold your nose though-- they're Conservatives). And natural resources are high right now and gold is soaring around $1100. Also you don't live too far from the Shield, so it would be handy for you.