They were about 500 meters from the ore body in mid October which is about 1700 feet. The further they go in a one way decline like this the slower the progress because they are hauling the rock much further out each time. They had expected to be at the ore body by early January but it has been extremely cold this winter and nothing moves fast in -40 degree weather. They have hired at least one and possibly more miners since January 07. Delays are common for small mining companies. When this mine is in production the combination of the two will keep mill busy until upgrades for more production can be accomplished. They will also start cut and fill mining SG1 again when ramp to Hinge is finished