Back in the day, Elmer Stewart, as the qualified person, saw something in the old Hecla Mining drill cores. He understood that there could possibly be a world class mine at Shaft Creek. He lined up his ducks and created Copperfox Metals, sold the concept to interested investors including Ernesto. He mapped out new drilling positions that would advance the concept of an open pit porphyry copper mine. He convinced Teck to be the Major and do the heavy lifting to advance the deposit to a resource. Teck, would've bailed long ago if they didn't agree with Elmer's concept of a multi decade profitable mine.

So, okay, we're not quite there yet and mines don't get built overnight...is Elmer the best salesman? Maybe not...but we're here now and closer to there.