KAT Exploration Inc (KATX)

[geo_newfie]

I'm jumping the question... just because I am bored and need a diversion from real work...

Most minerals can be analyzed at the same time, but not all are analyzed by the same method. Different instruments can/would be used on split samples therefore there would be no delay.

For example, an ICPMS and similar instruments, you match element signatures, which then determine what elements are present and at what concentration.

If KATX submitted all the samples at once, then it would take more than 2-weeks to finish the job, but I highly doubt they did that; rather, they probably submitted a bunch at a time that coincided with a trip to the city. Or they had a courier available.

So in answer to your question... yes, all the analyzes are being done contemporaneously. Of course, they may only ask for certain data packages (Au, Ag, Pb, and Cu, or AU and base metals, etc) and then later ask for additional work to be perform. It is like a menu and you pick which package you want. Obviously if your a Au explorer you are interested in Au... etc, etc. You don't want to waste money....