Just signed a Letter of Intent to acquire substantial coal interests in Northeast British Columbia consisting of coking, PCI and thermal coal. The stock took a pop on the news.
In the US, almost 50% of energy comes from coal, so coal is a big industry. Doesn't see the use of coal going down. This one is a very small operation operating out of B.C. Doesn't see a lot of potential expansion in B.C. nor much upside. Made a US acquisition. Prefers others.
Has had a pretty good run. Would put it in with a basket of coal stocks. A cheap coal company. Doesn't own at present and will let it consolidate and then have another look at it.
Not a contrarian play, so doesn't excite him. Company did a wonderful turn around. Not interested, but often companies do keep on moving. Could be a momentum play.
Had formed a base in 2004 and spiked in January, followed by a decline which was broken in May. Struggling at this point and may test the decline line. Will be a lot of need for coal going forward.