RE: Rock29 Nov 2021 17:32
Metal, the first hole included higher grade sections lower down. Even so, at this point it doesn't tell us much except that it is the upper layer of the porphyry, but the chalcopyrite veining was getting better in subsequent drill holes with closer veining and more interstitial chalcopyrite. In any case, its way to early to know if Copperhead will ever be mined or not. As far as the theory that drilling has been dropped due to the results from only the first hole is nonsense. Waiting to see all drill results before further drilling is the approach all prudent explorers use, even when they have a high conviction that higher grades will be found. I think the diagram of a typical porphyry structure was provided to help people without geological knowledge to understand what they are targeting, but I think David Price genuinely believes there are higher grade zones to be found. He understands the nature of the upper layers of a porphyry deposit and has had a second opinion on that too. These five holes were a necessary requirement to verify and qualify the historic and incomplete drilling. They stopped because they need to get a clear picture of the mineralisation to verify its geology and orientation, etc. This is standard stuff with a new exploration target. If you are aware of the history of Havieron for example, Greatland Gold only sunk 4 holes in the first campaign and waited for all results before designing the second campaign.