Here's a related story.  While reading recall that the three most important elements at Hay Mountain are thought to be Copper, Gold, and Molybdenum in that order.

http://www.mining.com/mining-stocks-rally-copper-price-hits-7-month-high/

Also of interest to some here may be this update on the Pebble project in Alaska.

http://www.mining.com/prospects-alaskas-pebble-project-look-draft-environmental-impact-statement-released/

VP looking at snow in AZ