To: Jim Bishop who wrote (38487 ) 3/21/2000 10:56:00 PM From: Vision21 Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 150070
CRVV Post from the Raging Bull Thread: 3/21/00 Conversation with Robert Ferguson- CEO of Columbia River Resources-CRVV Robert Ferguson very upbeat, extremely positive over recent developments and Contacts with varying African governments In reference to the metals mentioned in 3/20/00 PR Tantalum is in huge demand because of electronics boom worldwide Computers, all sorts of electronic devices etc. Tantalum is used in circuit boards and capacitors 5-15% increase in demand every year, of last five Recent quote of $25,000.00 US a ton for 40% concentrate of Tantulum Metal houses all over the world trying to acquire Cesium Cesium sells for $1000.00 US a ton- spark plugs need cesium=demand! Rubidium $800 a ton US Lithium- demand for quality batteries Nigeria- for years a leading producer of Tin Nigerian mining companies did not utilize the by- products produced by the massive Tin mining operations, tailings of rare earth metals, tantalum, lithium, cesium, Niobium, rubidium. These by- products are the rare earth metals Columbia River resources are able to 'glean' Inexpensively in comparison to the more traditional mining techniques These leftover tailings from the previous Tin mining are able to be 'gravity extracted' A simpler method of mining extraction for rare earth metals, tantalum, lithium, cesium, Niobium, rubidium. Columbia River Resources-CRVV: Prospects for future expansion Greg Hawkins, former chief economic geologist for the Country of Nigeria is working with Columbia River Resources-CRVV in acquisition of the aforementioned Tin mine tailings and other opportunities as regards Gold production Because of Columbia River Resources-CRVV association with Mr.Hawkins, and Columbia River Resources-CRVV assistance to the Nigerian government in Mining issues, there is a considerable preference given to Columbia River Resources-CRVV for first right of refusal on available mining sites and existing Tin Tailing sites for the gravity extraction method. This preferential situation makes other ventures, such as Gold, Iron, Tin and Copper all avenues Columbia River Resources-CRVV can pursue according to their opinion of highest and best use of resources In regards to forthcoming PR's: PR slated for later this week as update to 3/20/00 PR Another PR slated for 10 days from today dealing with pit and trench results as well as drilling finds on land In reference to acquisition or joint ventures: Offers from several Major mining companies An offer of $6 million dollars for a 60% stake in Columbia River Resources-CRVV without even reviewing the report submitted to them by Columbia River Resources-CRVV CEO-Robert Ferguson feels offer will be increased after interested company reads and understands the actual potential of report findings In reference to the .15 a share offered warrants CEO- Robert Ferguson said 'they have expired" end quote. Columbia River Resources-CRVV Robert Ferguson CEO 604-688-1163