However many assay labs there turn out to be, R.N. has expressed something of a frustration over the lack of timely reporting from them.  Again, couple this with the hugely increasing volume of assay requests and we have a worsening situation under the present system of prioritizing.  

I believe that the Mexico properties had assay work done in Mexico, which would mean that these labs have credibility to a point.  I don't know if sending cores to the US or other countries would be feasible.  As for new Canadian labs coming on line, unless they are already in the works, I don't imagine we would see them anytime soon.

I have posed questions to Noront and am awaiting responses.