Ann: Orelia Soars to 1.1 Million Ounces of Gold, page-19

A key question in resource investing is how to monetise the minerals in the resource base. A plant can cost hundreds of millions and take 2+ years to construct.

The kicker in the EAR development path is the Bronzewing plant which will require around $12 million to restore and take around 6+ months to bring to operation.

Looks like a gold loan of 10,000 ounces could now be supported by the resource base.