I hope so. If this facilitates further explorstion at HM- or even possibly produces significant results in its own right in a timely fashion, then this is a great move. On the other hand, if it only provides a diversion from HM and results in many years of interminable "preliminary" exploration- such as meticulous and time consuming- but argued to be necessary before before accurate drilling can commence- veggie sampling- then this would be very disappointing. It sounds like substantial work has already been done by others on the new claims. So- as always- drilling needs to commence soon- either at HM or on the new claim. This should have only been done if it will make this happen sooner rather than later.

(In my previous post I realize I mistakenly referred to North Slopes claims- when it should have read- North Pipes claims)