As I understand the situation, the bulk sample is all that can be taken out without a permit. That is a regulation imposed by the government. Any additional material has to be with a mining permit which has to be issued after the enviromental assessment has been completed.

So far, it has been an unusual mild winter here in southern Ontario and likely somewhat the same in the north. Perhaps this will help to get an early start on the second year of the assessment. It would be nice to know when the company expects the assessment to be completed so they can start mining procedures. Hopefully, they can start taking material out by winter later this year as they already have a winter road.

As it now stands, Zen has got the bulk material to work with in their Guelph facility. Perhaps Zen will let us know what they expect to produce with what they now have. 

Looking forward to the upcoming open house in Guelph which I intend to attend. It is only a little over an hours drive for me.