historically speaking exploration companies used to be called prospectors. Miners and prospectors have two different sets of tools. A couple of mules and 15 to 20 sticks of dynamite. Hand drill what may look promising and pop it to see whats there. Then try to sell the claims to a real mining company. Today the prospectors/exploration companies have technology/drill rigs and the public willing to gamble that there is gold or whatever in them thar hills. As long as this company has the capital to hold our claims there always a chance a real mining company will invest the big money with their stock holders future. At these prices and the claims held I'll double down. good luck to one and all.