"While the first few holes may be $2mil, I remember JB stating clearly that no program will go forward until the $12mil funding is secure. However, that should still be just as possible with the right deep pockets on board. JMHO"

You refer to BOD having deep pockets. The BOD is also aware of potential and risks, to date they have not come to the table for drilling funds. Well it certainly would be a welcome event that one or more of the BOD funded the initial drilling, no mentioning of this has transpired?