The mining companies have been very frugal with their capital in this boom unlike the past.

With the major resource stocks, the fundamentals still look very attractive.

It has been very successful. We look for nice buildings in good locations. . . . We buy the buildings and put money into fixing them up.

People are now starting to believe the earnings base for the mining companies has altered and the medium-term earnings prospects aren't going to deteriorate, if anything, they may continue to improve.

Most don't last past 50 on the job. They'll move on to building inspection or another related field.

The budget is similar to the past year's budget, but like other businesses, we have increases in salary and benefits to attract and retain staff. We've seen increased costs to utilities, marketing (printing and postage) and additional office space to accommodate staff.