The other thing one would need to consider is this may not be typical exploration mining company going through the project tollgate towards production. There is significant capital tied to the super pit and I am guessing the super pit owners will want to extend mine life as long as possible.
If I was MRP management, I will focus MRP on exploration potential- I will bring forward the drilling program and risk drilling below 200m as soon as possible to outline the exploration potential of MRP tenements.