hey misc, i appreciate different view points as they add to the debate, so cheers for that. although I can't agree with you that the deal is only 'fluff'. BHP aren't in this for a lark, and their interests are the same as OELs - to find oil. i just can't see this as being anything other than positive. still, we will have to wait some time to see if anything comes of it. we won't , however, have to wait too long to test another point on which we disagree. what comes next 7c or 10c? and i'm happy to have that friendly wager. winner gets bragging rights.
-j