And what if one of these newly identified targets turn out to...

And what if one of these newly identified targets turn out to add large shallow cobalt at good grades to the mix? It is most prudent for the company IMO to explore these possibilities now also and not years down the track, to determine the best course of development to add shareholder value.
How can you imply the objective has changed when drilling is the only way to truly determine the extent of the cobalt resource or any other mineral.
This does not say the west was insufficient or "not practical" at all as far as open pit, that is all you and your own negativity.