I hope it was also for those that did not need to call and ask, as it was already stated in a Pr that the drilling would start next week, and I believe already known to the brd via an e-mail posted that some 'drill by drill' updates would be given, including some video, I believe!
But glad you got the confirmation, but on my part, it was / is fully expected as previously being let known!
And as far as any news release goes, there will be one or many, but nobody knows when, so it is Not soon, Not next week, Not imminent, etc!! for anyone that like to keep the carrot on the stick out there!!