Hello Jim,

1. Having made, I believe, numerous presentations to potential partners / Investors which have not to date yielded the desired outcome; have you obtained feedback that indicates to you any particular or recurring 'sticking point' or obstacle that has precluded various parties going further forward? Is there a 'dealbreaker' issue common to multiple parties?

2. Is the current extent of staking adequate to support 'a project going forward' as you understand the geology at this point in time? Or, to put it another way, is additional staking required if / when funding for further drilling / exploration / development is obtained?

3. At what point or milestone along a realistically desired or 'typical' development trajectory would you consider your direct involvement 'no longer required for project viability'?