As for timing of mining, no doubt we all recall seeing this schedule in the September QTRLY. If there is to be a great variation to what's "proposed", then you'd reasonably anticipate some sort of variation proposal update. That's just "good communication".
I thought I read somewhere (?)... could be wrong) AVQ wanted to put out a joint (SJ and Kol.) JORC Resource statement. But given the schedule below is only for SJ, I must be getting my wires crossed.
"Before Christmas" can be read different ways. As mentioned, I think it's up to the company to keep the market informed as well as it can if there are forecast changes. It's just good communications.
Kip
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