The Independent Speculator interviews the CEO and VP for Exploration of a new US copper play. They're hunting for copper elephants in a great place to do it, but why should any investor bet on them having any more luck than the previous companies that gave it a shot? Do they have the money to deliver on this year's exploration plan? And do they have any skin in the game? I asked this and more on your behalf.

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