Very close. There are some differences so far, but that may be due to my lack of knowledge of the Rattlesnake mineralogy and the early stages of exploration at Rattlesnake.

The phonolite intrustions (a rather rare rock type) at both Cripple Creek and Rattlesnake generally occur along rift zones and both Rattlesnake and Cripple Creek are on the same rift zone. Both deposits occur in volcanic fields of multiple intrusions and accompanying brecciation. However, Cripple Creek sported the discovery of early high grade veins and not so far at Rattlesnake. However, this could change at anytime. EVG believes the Rattlesnake deposit has undergone little erosion, and if that is the case, rich vein style mineralization is more likely than not to be found. You might remember there is additional gold mineralization in the BIF (Banded Iron Formation) in the Rattlesnake property along with other gold bearing outcrops yet to be explored. Cripple Creek was a large area of intrusives. Rattlesnake likewise may have up to 42 separate intrusives and those are only the ones exposed presently. It took years to discover the full extent of Cripple Creek. Rattlesnake is just in its discovery enfancy. That doesn't mean EVG won't be able to prove a substantial deposit for years; even the leg of a elephant is a lot of meat to swallow. Hope this is of some help.

More on Cripple Creek:

http://www.blnz.com/news/2008/04/23/...