"A bit unusual to break with their past modus operandi?"

Actually, I think they follow this forum quite closely, and whatever the general concensus is, they will adjust their releases to something else (TFIC).

Actually again, they should have had all assays back and processed from the chrome drilling by middle of December.

If there was no hits from the local drilling program started mid October, they should have said something on that subject a month ago. To have continued the program when they were getting no results would cause them to lose whatever credibility remained.

You can call me stupid, but I adamantly believe they are holding a slew of information to release at the crucial moment. I also believe that moment will come with the announcement of road construction in this coming first quarter of 2012. Both Gov'ts are onside with what is needed, with only the hydro question to be resolved,.

Best regards

K