""discussions with multiple parties""

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704450504575222790946677512.html?ru=yahoo&mod=yahoo_hs

""The two Australian miners said they have entered into a merger agreement that allows Lihir "to continue existing discussions with third parties" until June 8. The discussions are with multiple parties and at "various stages," Lihir Chairman Ross Garnaut said.

IMHO this is far ,far from being a done deal - NCM are going to have to pay up another 10% minimum - for starters the gold price is $110 an ounce approx higher since early april.......