Surely the slow pace has something to do with the fact that...

Surely the slow pace has something to do with the fact that these drills holes are not actually "exploratory" in nature but to confirm what is believed to be there (based on previous exploration). So we arnt trying to explore we just need to confirm its there at a higher confidence level for the SS and ongoing feasibility work. Rather then try wow the market with amazing exploratory results. They know the SS isnt coming until later in the year, so why rush and increase expenditure in the short term if the results of that drilling are not necessary?

(Other then for the obvious reason to get shareholders, and potential shareholders more excited and increase the stock price)