There are two main types of gold mines, one is secondary ore and the other is primary ore. The cost of secondary ore excavation is relatively low, and the grade is relatively high.

The greenstone belt-type gold mine is obviously a primary mine. Such mines are high-input and high-return industries.

As for the tail mentioned by Claude Roth, it is actually a secondary mine. However, it was previously impossible to extract slag due to the lack of development of mining and refining technology.

He said that there are two kinds of gold mines, and either way, the investment will be quite high. Especially in alpine regions like Alaska, the cost will be higher than in warmer regions.

But Link doesn't think cost will be Claude's reason for finding himself. Although gold mining has a long cycle and a large investment, it will also have a high output in the end. That's a must-earn business. It can't be that no one wants to invest.

Claude Ross didn't seem to be the slightest bit moved by Link's words. He could only hint directly: "You know, mining gold, the cost is too high. And I don't have enough funds. So I came to New York looking for investment. ”

"If there is a shortage of funds, the best way to finance is indeed New York. It is home to the largest number of banks in the world. ”

"But these banks are too greedy. If they just ask for less than half of the shares, I could even agree to sell the mined gold exclusively to them. But they demanded more than 70% of the gold mine's shares. That's a condition I can't accept. ”

"Five hundred tons of gold reserves, that's really a lot of value. Your gold mine is equivalent to 17.5 million ounces. The current price of gold is US$930 (per ounce), and even if the price of gold falls by half, it will be worth at least US$8 billion. You need a lot of investment to mine gold?"

"No, it's probably only about $2.5 billion for all the investments. Claude Ross listened to him finally ask the question he wanted, and said in a deep voice. "They think they should have 70 percent of a billion dollars. He said, spreading his hands. "So I had to look for another investment. ”

"You think I'm the investor you want?"

"Actually, I've looked into your investment history, Mr. Hans. Claude Ross said with an apologetic expression. "I find that you have a majority stake in your property though. But I think the distribution of benefits between you and other collaborators is quite reasonable. I think you're the collaborator I need. ”

Link wasn't stunned by his tall hat. "Everyone wants to get the most advantageous share of the projects they work with, and so do I," he says with a smile. ”

"No, I don't think you're the same. At least you don't disregard the interests of your collaborators. ”

"So, you're hoping I can invest in your gold mines?"

"Yes. I hope to get your investment. I need an investment of 1.25 billion and you can own 50% of the gold mine and sell 50% of the gold produced. Maybe you can get the gold you want in the gold mines. ”

Link smiled, it seemed that Claude Ross might have investigated him, but he didn't know what he was buying gold for.

Perhaps Claude Ross simply thought he liked gold. Just like those nouveau riche.

However, the project is really as good as Claude says it is, and it is indeed a very valuable investment.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Ross, I am interested in what you said. But you know, I've never invested in minerals before, and I need a professional to evaluate me before I can decide if it's worth investing in. ”

Claude Rose was overjoyed to hear this, and stretched out his hand and said, "That is a matter of course." However, please send someone to investigate sooner. You know, winter in Alaska isn't a good place to be outdoors. ”

Link shook hands with him and said, "I'll get people to do research on the project as soon as possible." Mr. Ross will be asked to provide some cooperation at that time. ”

"That's what I'm supposed to prepare. ”

The two made some communication on the next research arrangement. Claude Ross got a satisfactory answer and left.

Link sat there looking at his back, thoughtful.

He didn't wait to cut the cake, and after speaking to Flon and Mr. Layton, he left the party first.

When I got back to my hotel room, it wasn't even ten o'clock. He was still thinking about the gold mine cooperation project that Claude Ross had just mentioned.

If that gold mine really has reserves of 500 tons of gold, it is a very good investment project anyway. He may be able to buy more than $10 billion in gold for less than $3 billion.

But the problem is that this temptation [66] is too confusing. He couldn't resist it, and he thought the banks would, too. But those banks seem to have given up.

He can assure that if Claude Ross did negotiate with the banks for a share distribution, those banks would have retreated if they did not get 70 percent of the shares, as long as Claude insisted on 50 percent.

Those banks are definitely not fools and will definitely not give up the entire project for 20% of the shares, as Claude Ross said. Even if they do have such a requirement, they will first participate in the project and finally use other means to achieve their goals. Rather than giving up completely.

So he suspected Claude Ross and did not tell the truth in front of him, at least he hid it. However, the temptation of this project is very confusing. He wanted to see what was going on and making a decision.

He looked at the time and decided that he was calling Martha tomorrow.

He wasn't going to call anyone, but a call came in.

He answered the phone and said, "Cox, call me at this time, do you have something to tell me?"

Cox would be in constant contact with him, but it was usually never too late.

Just hear Cox on the phone, saying, "Yes, Link. There's one thing I want to tell you, does it bother you?"

Link smiled and said, "If it will be disturbed, it will be bothered." Say, "What's the matter?"

Cox smiled as well and said, "That's right. My girlfriend participated in a research team project. It is a study of a new type of surgical medical device. Well, I don't understand those things. But her team knows you're my brother, and they need research funding. I want you to ask if you are interested in investing in this research?"

"Medical devices?" Cox thought for the first time he was talking about business. "Is your girlfriend?

"Oh. Cox seemed a little annoyed, saying. "Did I not tell you that Lemy and I have been separated for nine months and six days...... Well...... Plus nine hours and a few minutes?"

Link smiled and said, "No." But I feel sorry for you, boy!"

"Sad, why?"

"I don't know why you broke up with Lemmy. But a girl who can make you remember that day of breakup, you may meet it later. But if you can remember the exact time of the breakup, you are lucky to have one. ”

"Okay. Because we are not in a city, not even in a state. I'm in DC. And she's in Indiana. That's the key. ”

"That's your life! I just hope you don't regret it later. ”

Cox didn't want to talk about it anymore: "Are you interested in that project?"

"I'm going to DC tomorrow. We haven't seen each other in months. Let's talk when we meet!"

"Good. I'll wait for your call. Coxton paused and said. "Maybe we should say a little bit about your life. ”

"My life? It seems that your studies are not as important as I thought, and you still have time to care about my life. ”

"No, I only think about it once in a while. Cox said suddenly. "I met Lily yesterday. She said she would go to the University of Paris Sud as an exchange student after the summer. You know, she studied chemistry. ”

When Link heard Lily's name, his heart was somewhat touched.

The girl had been approaching Alice as Alice's best friend until his relationship with Jessica was announced. It's not that he doesn't know what she thinks about him, it's just that he doesn't feel that way about this girl. He didn't feel that he had done anything wrong, but in the end, he was the one who failed her.

He could only say: "That may be an important step towards her ideals!"

He remembers that Lily wanted to become a perfumer and that studying chemistry would help her achieve her dream. She was willing to exchange to go to that school, and she thought that chemistry was still very famous. And French perfume is also famous all over the world.

Cox seemed to want revenge on him when he made this statement, saying, "That's all I have to say." I won't bother you. See you soon!"

Link was stunned for a moment, then took out the phone and dialed Neil's number, only to find that the other party's phone was turned off.

He thought for a while, and when he went out to see Neil's guest room, the hotel housekeeper and waiter were no longer there, so he asked the bodyguard outside the door: "Neal is out?" Neil's guest room is on the same floor, and it is next door.

"Mr. Geddes shouldn't have gone out!"

The bodyguard's words made Link a little strange, a person like Neil, the phone should not be turned off.

The doorbell rang in front of the door of his guest room. He waited a moment before Neil came to open the door, "Link? I thought it was the hotel housekeeper." Is there something wrong?"

Link saw that he only had a bath towel around his waist, and the door was only ajar, obviously not intending to let him in. He knew that there should be something inside the door that was inconvenient for him to see.

He smiled and said, "It's something." I'm going to go to Hua tomorrow [I'll go] to Shengdun ......"

"Neil, where is my inner [666] garment. I remember just being on the ground. ”

Link couldn't help but gouge out his ears. He seemed to hear Snapton's voice.

Neil smiled at him and looked back and said, "I'll put them on the chair." and your coat together. ”

Link laughed and said, "It looks like you're going to stay in New York for two more days." I came here just to say, your phone is off!"

"Oh, because I was at a critical moment just now, and I was disturbed by Claire's phone call. Neil said unashamedly. "I did want to stay two more days. ”

"OK, have a nice second half of the night. Link smiled and turned to leave. Before Neil closed the door, he also heard Snodhorn's voice ask. "Who are you talking to, the hotel housekeeper?"

Neil's voice also came out: "No, it's Link!"

"Oh, my god, I'm sure I can find my face in Hawaii. You should remind me ......"

At this time, the cracks in the doors were tightly closed.