From June 4th news release: "samples are currently being prepared for shipping to an independent assay laboratory where strict quality control procedures are in place and the results will be closely monitored by Ms. Tracy Armstrong of P&E Mining Consultants of Brampton, Ontario."

No one has been able to confirm when the split cores where shipped to the lab or how they went. Given the huge cost of helecopter it's not unreasonable to assume some delay.

*An all weather road into this ROF area would save the companies millions of dollars.