...in support of the foregoing.

EXTRACT -

"While speaking with many of my acquaintances in the mining space, the enthusiasm of last year had been replaced with a feeling of being hesitant to commit more capital until they see some clarity in the sector."

http://www.kitco.com/commentaries/2018-03-09/PDAC-Attendees-Much-More-Cautious-This-Year.html

Note that the above comment is less about explorers, who are more out of favor, than about developers and producers.