Asked why Dr. Julie left PWM.Dr.Selway's many comments really got my attention during my DD research. Although I have never talked to Dr. Julie, I did manage to talk to someone that knew her well. I asked this person if Dr. Julie was a promotional type and he laughed at me saying she was the most conservative person he knows. This told me her comments were based on her expertise in the field of lithium. The fact that she published 22 separate papers on pegmatites told me she was a serious scientist in her field. In my mind Dr. Julie will always be recognized for the discovery of Case Lake.
My guess is Dr. Julie is more of a scientist than an exploration geologist and in order to move Case Lake forward they were forced to make a change. Much like the change of the CEO from Geri to Haydn. Dr. Julie's approach was drilling the outcrops whereas Biens and Daxter are all about modelling what's happening beneath the surface. Beins and Daxter are known for their technical expertise and their belief in and use of the latest technological tools of exploration.
An example of this is West Joe where the Mag and Lidar work uncovered a possible 2.2-kilometer Cesium Corridor. In conclusion I am very happy that Biens and Daxter are moving Case Lake forward but will always credit Dr. Julie as the reason I invested in Case Lake.