April 26, 2010 , the Noront NR stated the following:

"The deep drilling program at Eagle's Nest has been delayed by approximately two weeks, due to difficulties faced by our drill contractor, Forage Orbit, with travel logistics into the Camp and in locating specialized crews necessary to operate these new drills."

The June 20 NR mentions :

" Deep drilling at Eagle's Nest has encountered technical difficulties which have delayed results. We will report results from the deep drilling when they become available. Two holes are currently underway to test the promising structural convergence zone at depth at Eagle's Nest

Are these new delays in addition to the original delays by Forage Orbit? If they are new are they comprised of. Is this to do with Forage-Orbit again?

When I go to the Forage Orbit website: http://www.orbitgarant.com/investor.html

I see a few things. This company is publicly traded. They state the following:

"Orbit Garant Drilling was created on January 31, 2007 by the merger of two leading diamond drilling companies: Orbit Drilling (“Orbit”) and Garant Brothers Diamond Drilling (“Garant”). Orbit and Garant each enjoyed solid reputations and were among the most prominent Canadian operators in diamond drilling. The philosophy, orientation and values of both companies are well matched.

The merger of Orbit and Garant to form Orbit Garant Drilling creates a solid base for growth and expansion. The company is in an excellent position to meet the needs of its clients and intends to continue its efforts to be at the forefront of quality, value and customer satisfaction. "

The company has the necessary resources to pursue very large scale projects, whether on Canadian soil or abroad.

I went through their website and they seem like the right company for the job....very experienced. But, why so many problems with Noront's project. Delays Delays. It's like Noront hired drilling rookies.

The deep drilling is big bucks Forage Orbit but of course like the "silent rest": SNC, Micon, Golder & Assoc. there is no mention of working with Noront in their NR's. They are drilling a property being described at the next Sudbary but no mention of Noront on their website.

I'll tell you what is bugging me. Forage Orbit has been working alongside Xstrata for over 10 years. Big Xstrata. Yet rookie- like problems with Noront. Their good enough to keep getting Xstrata's LOYAL LONG TERM business but again...those Noront problems.

Let's say one of Forage Orbit's long term customers ask's a favor.....

August 19, 2009 :
Orbit Garant Drilling Awarded Contract by Xstrata

Val-d’Or, Quebec, August 19, 2009 -- Orbit Garant Drilling Inc. (TSX: OGD) today announced that it has entered into a contract with Xstrata Canada Corporation – Xstrata Zinc Canada Division (“Xstrata”) to provide surface drilling services at Xstrata’s Bracemac-McLeod project in Matagami, Quebec.

Under terms of the contract, Orbit Garant will utilize 3 drill rigs to complete a minimum of 22,000 metres of drilling at the Bracemac-McLeod Project. Xstrata may extend the contract to 45,000 metres, depending on drill results and future budget allocations.

“We have been working alongside Xstrata (formely Noranda Inc/Flaconbridge Ltd) for over 10 years and are delighted to be entering into this new contract,” said Eric Alexandre, President and Chief Operating Officer of Orbit Garant. “This contract underlines our focus on building long-term relationships with major mining companies. It also reflects our strong and growing position in surface drilling and our leading market share in the Abitibi region, key elements of our business strategy.”