That reminds me, I recently asked Tricia Oakley when they might begin applying their new technology to the Bateman property. As usual, she replied they couldn't comment on advanced planning until ready to make a public announcement, but that they definitely do plan to use the new technology before their two-year window expires.
Since DDCC owns Bateman outright, I suspect they need to wait until the capital is available to apply the needed manpower to search out precious metals there, using that new technology.