"Should be hearing something pretty soon on drilling permits too."

How so? If I recall correctly, we had to allow a couple of weeks for a new/revised archeological report, after which new permit applications would have to be filed. Would that not then require another 4-6-8 weeks for approval?

In my opinion this doesn't matter much away, as all that really counts is finding a partner, and a partnership is not going to be held up by a lack of permits, permits being a given.

BTW, base metals are up today, while gold and silver are flat and mining stocks down.

VP