But it indicates a demand (the majority of backers invested at a level which would get them a lamp, at a cost well over the average Kickstarter donation), and could yet be parlayed into the futuredevelopmentplans of the right kind of product.
According to the minister the proposals provide more flexibility to shape future rural developmentplans to meet the changing needs of the rural economy and rural communities.
Now that several wells have hit pay and that more and more investors are showing up to the party, the question that keeps cropping up is how McMoRan plans to finance its futuredevelopment efforts.
"The Welsh Ambulance Service will work hard to ensure resources are used effectively for patients in Wales and the trust and the health boards will continue to work together on the development of plans for the future, " the spokesperson added.
The answer to that question will only come from future exploration results from Nova, the maiden resource estimate, mine-development plans due to be released later in the year, and the all-important price of nickel.