Last time I spoke to Dave Palmer he mentioned they were geting the VTEM organized... once this is done they will analize the results and likely do some confirmation ground work.. to confirm drill locations.
He mentioned that he had a drill lined up... I know of a brand new drill that was availible so I passed that along to him... I think earily Jan is loose target date. I could be wrong though... He did not mention any specific date that they intended to be drilling.....
One step at a time.... get the Vtem... analise the results, confirm any potential targets on the ground and set out a drill program. If these things can be done before Xmas then drillig could start earily in the new year...JMHO
These things take time so one has to have patience.