speculation

Have not posted for some time but have been an interested observer, and sometime holder of ATN over many years.
Don't know why coys continually promise results in unrealistic timeframes in order to maintain share price.
What often happens, as in this case is a slow degradation in price when promises are not realised.
In reality with the type of system that ATN are exploring, management may describe it as "exciting" and the general punter is hoping for high grades.
The probability is that this will be high tonnage, low grade, and will require considerable drilling to realise the resource.
Having said that, I too hope for a speedy announcement and
impressive grades