RE:So many possibilities Agree. So many possibilities, and fortunately lots of drill result news through year end, maybe beyond.
A mix of exploring Serena, possibly linking it to Iceberg, and expanding Iceberg have the potential to deliver very good news. I expect wildcat holes are behind us for the moment.
These have the potential to boost trading volume. Is the $10.5m in the treasury enough? Returning one more time to my conversation with Frank in IR, he said it was enough for two more years. Strictly speaking, I think that is correct.
Do I believe NUG wants to go 2 years and empty their bank account? Not for a minute.
NUG has grown its staff of geologists, increasing overhead. Cash is king. Explorers like NUG exist to drill, and drilling is a function of cash available.
You will recall that last year's financing goal was cut short by tumbling gold prices, and our share price falling.
I went back and reviewed the February 28, 2017 press release on exploration. It mentions budgets and financings. It also contains the infamous comment about adding a third girlfriend, and at what prices. Below, before the 2017 drilling, they say $15mm is enough for two years, meaning 2017 & 2018.
If there is an opportunity to raise cash, I expect they will pursue it vigorously. "...Of the initial footage planned, 65% will consist of deeper drilling to explore for additional deposits and 35% will concentrate on expanding the gold footprint of the Iceberg's near-surface deposits. Further geophysical and geochemical surveys will be completed in areas identified prospective for mineralization by the 2016 geologic mapping and survey programs with the goal of generating additional drill targets outside of the currently confirmed mineralized areas. Once new deposits have been confirmed/discovered, budget approvals will be sought for immediate expansion of the drilling program. More details of the 2017 exploration program will be provided in late March prior to commencing drilling. Corporate guidance: NuLegacy's stated objective of a sale or merger with a qualified producer (acknowledged construction/production capability) is being advanced by: - Focusing on establishing a multi-million ounce near-surface oxide gold resource within the Iceberg's 90 to 110 million tonne exploration target grading 0.9 g/t to 1.1+ g/t. during the 2017-2018 drilling seasons. These figures are conceptual in nature.i
- Expanding the size of the gold endowment of the newly discovered Avocado gold deposit.
- Confirming and exploring for additional Carlin-style gold deposits on NuLegacy's 98 sq. km property in the Cortez Trend of Nevada, as well as adding to the acreage in the Cortez-trend.
- Enrolling a third industry partner to provide additional competitive tension; although NuLegacy has sufficient cash (C$15.0 million) to fund the next two years' work programs, management believes it would be good risk management to take advantage of an industry partner financing opportunity at higher prices to gain the financial independence required to achieve the stated objectives."
How are they progressing toward goals? I'd say pretty well.
By the way, James Anderson introduced Directors Edward Cope & Alan Hill (I believe), as present at his presentation. One might also expect Albert Matter & Frank Lagiglia. Whoever was there, it sounds like they brought a good team for an important task.