Ann: Isabel Nickel Project Update, page-36

As someone who checks these threads every now and then I appreciate the arguments made by both sides - I feel it provides balance.

One thing that I am trying to understand is why AVQ has never conducted a JORC in line with standard procedure for a company like Axiom. I have seen the argument made that the reason for failing to do so is that this is merely a lifestyle company for RM and co, but I refuse to align with that perspective at this point. My question (and I will caveat this with the fact that I am in no way a mining expert) is how much would you expect conducting a JORC to cost? Is it remotely possible that AVQ management foresaw extended delays in getting the required licenses across the line and chose to save funds by not conducting a JORC?

As you'd probably pick up from my question, I am in no way a mining expert, so apologies to the experts out there if this is a stupid question & theory.