When exploring, you have a target metal you are after, and a...

When exploring, you have a target metal you are after, and a cognitive model in mind of what to expect. But the trick is to be focussed on what you are after but alert to other possibilities. Azure were also looking for copper and it was only by accident that they stumbled on Mesa de Plata. They didn't expect to find surface silver. But once MDP was found then a new model was created and Loma Bonita followed. Luck is an essential part of exploration. But recognising it and taking advantage of the luck requires a special skill. Tony and the team have it.

I still think that MDP and LB in themselves don't attract Teck, but they may give leads to finding the copper they are chasing.

Their drilling program must have turned up encouraging results for them to decide to keep the drilling program going.

While Teck are doing their rather slow exploration, Azure are racing to bring to fruition the two smaller but highly profitable Oposura and Sara Alicia. And while this is happening, Tony is probably looking ahead at the next prospect. Trying to see what is around the next corner.

This company is going places. It has potential.