Yes, I think your point is well taken regarding resource estimates. So why was it issued, now? Any ideas?

Perhaps they wanted to get all the preliminary work out of the way that typcially goes with an initial resource estimate such as discussion of the mining history and geology of the area, and their exploration methodology. Future NI 43-101s would therefore be simpler to produce.

It's just a thought, though. I honestly don't know why they wouldn't hold off on their first 43-101 to include an intial resource estimate.