A "modest" drilling program?  What does that mean, one or two holes?  Were that to happen, I doubt we would see any publicity beforehand.  Besides, I do not think that such an abbreviated undertaking would hit the jackpot right off, but the drill(s) would come back with the next best thing, tantalizing evidence that further drilling MAY BE required.  That, I fear, would promote a sell-off among many shareholders, perhaps causing the end of the company.

Now, if the company were to do one or two holes quietly, "next best thing" evidence could bring us a partner who at present is unwilling to take the leap.  

Let's do it right.  If we are going to cut corners, let us not be public about it.