THRA Hi Aikhouston,
In additional to what BillG said on the property, I would think that mining could possibly start in the Spring, depending on the weather conditions.
But, prior to the actual mining; they need to prepare which is what they are doing now.
They will further survey and explore their unit's under the option agreement.
The units will be mapped. (I would then look forward to those maps on their web site).
The company would then identify the units which had the highest anomalies factor for the most valuable and/or the most mineral content.
Those units then would be reviewed for their work due date, how much work was needed on each parcel and how much money would have to be expended on each claim.
The company would then determine weather or not to purchase the claim and once done, drilling could start.
Now, it sounds like a lot to do before drilling begins, but if you read the last 2 pr's and the e-mail posted on this board, which states - a name change in 2012 and possible share buy back, with more pr's to come - then it lends a clue.
I personally think that the company has most of this figured out, and they are communicating the information to us once they are certain that the steps they are taking are in order, and feel confident enough that they are on the right path otherwise there would be no announcement as to a name change and possible share buy back.
Whether the pr's come in a week or in weeks makes no never mind.
As long as the company stays on track and their their intentions and timeline communicated to share holders; all will be good.
Hope that helps...
GLTY