Announcement Ron Hampton was hired as he has experience opening and operating mines. This announcement is just another step forward in the process of extracting gold from this deposit. It might also indicate that they will possibly start mining themselves in a open cut operation. I am not aware if they are close to having all the permits needed to start such an operation.
It would certainly create cash flow and this would be great for the share price. Not holding my breathe but certainly consider this a very positive announcement.