Yeah, I know what E.P. stands for, it just confers a right to...

Yeah, I know what E.P. stands for, it just confers a right to explore, nothing else, certainly it doesn't confer ownership.
I also note there is only 1 M.P. on the map you posted, in the vicinity of talisman.
This is more important.
Guess who has This?
NTL.
Guess who in December will be transporting ore out through that landlocked permit on a publicly owned Road?
So close to making real money, while others just stand by wondering why not Us!
Go NTL!