The tribe also asked the judge to allow credit for the mall property they bought for a bingo hall. The judge denied that request.

We appealed saying they should not have gotten any credit.

There are actually two lawsuits, one from 1996 and the one in 1999. Over time and between the two lawsuits, the amount owed has increased to more than $1 million.

As with West Whundo, historical drilling from the 1970s had under reported true assay values. With current exploration focused at the company's West Whundo deposit, the results from around the old Whundo pit are very encouraging as they demonstrate that there is potential for a significant increase to the copper and zinc resources currently being identified.

In the gap, Fox has discovered a new zone of potential ore close to surface,

Were getting a lot more cooperation with people who initially were afraid to say some things,