Drilling the "waste" would have cost another $3M approximately. For 10 holes??? hmmm. If Teck bought in at 75% that would cost them an additional $12M. Why spend that money when we know it fell "within the copper grade shell" requirement.

" Blocks that were not classified as Measured or Indicated categories, but falling within the copper grade shell were classified as Inferred. The copper grade shells represent the limit at which grade continuity can reasonably be assumed. Remaining blocks were not classified. AMEC used a semi-automated process to smooth the initial classification and avoid islands or isolated blocks of different categories."

" Drill additional holes to increase the level of confidence of the lithological
interpretation and to explore the zone of higher-grade mineralization present within the WBZ associated with a high chargeability geophysical anomaly. An additional 10 holes (9,000 m) is suggested. Estimated cost: US$2.7 M to US$3 M".