Since drilling needs to commense first, the exploration permit is priority. All should be well in that arena. Hardrock mining cannot start even with permits in hand until what November/December? Think we might have time still for this year, if the legwork for the permit applications is well underway.

We are all hopefull that the permits for mining are in fact well underway but I for one have not been told we will hardrock mine this year. I am hopeful for a surprise in this regard, however.