# Wolfden Reports Progress Update on Pickett Rezoning Application Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/WLF/news/6731408329320306/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2023-07-19T10:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Wolfden Resources Corporation - Ticker: WLF - Exchange: TSX - Region: Maine - Primary commodity: Zinc - Secondary commodities: Lead, Copper, Silver, Gold - Document categories: Resource update, Permitting - Extracted: 2026-09-15 07:15:35 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Wolfden Resources reports steady progress on its Pickett Project rezoning application in Maine, with a decision expected by year-end. The company also restated its November 2021 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Pickett Mountain project. Reasoning: The announcement focuses on permitting progress \(rezoning\), which is a key de-risking milestone, while restating a 2021 resource estimate. - Positive factor: steady progress in rezoning process - Positive factor: timeline suggests decision by year end - Positive factor: community support noted in neighboring towns - Negative factor: intervenor opponent application received - Negative factor: resource estimate is historical \(2021\) Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: The resource estimate contains a significant Inferred component. Evidence · table > Inferred Context: 3,593,600 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: The document restates a previous mineral resource estimate. Evidence · text > Pickett Mountain Mineral Resource Estimate NOVEMBER 17, 2021 ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Resource Estimates (10) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-0) Pickett Mountain · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: zinc - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:2d85adf53dfb05084311 - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 2724000 - Grade: 8.91 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicated zinc grade is strong, but the data is from a 2021 estimate. - Positive factor: high grade zinc - Negative factor: historical data Evidence · table > 8.91 Context: 2,724,000 #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-1) Pickett Mountain · lead Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: lead - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:2d85adf53dfb05084311 - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 2724000 - Grade: 3.83 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lead grade is part of a historical resource estimate. - Negative factor: historical data Evidence · table > 3.83 Context: 2,724,000 #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-2) Pickett Mountain · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: copper - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:2d85adf53dfb05084311 - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 2724000 - Grade: 1.22 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Copper grade is part of a historical resource estimate. - Negative factor: historical data Evidence · table > 1.22 Context: 2,724,000 #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-3) Pickett Mountain · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: silver - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:2d85adf53dfb05084311 - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 2724000 - Grade: 97.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver grade is part of a historical resource estimate. - Negative factor: historical data Evidence · table > 97.2 Context: 2,724,000 #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-4) Pickett Mountain · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: gold - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:2d85adf53dfb05084311 - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 2724000 - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is part of a historical resource estimate. - Negative factor: historical data Evidence · table > 0.8 Context: 2,724,000 #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-5) Pickett Mountain · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: zinc - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:9de06694d840ab76bfac - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 3593600 - Grade: 9.27 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred zinc grade is high, but data is historical. - Negative factor: historical data - Negative factor: inferred category Evidence · table > 9.27 Context: 3,593,600 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-6) Pickett Mountain · lead Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: lead - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:9de06694d840ab76bfac - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 3593600 - Grade: 3.83 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lead grade is part of a historical resource estimate. - Negative factor: historical data Evidence · table > 3.83 Context: 3,593,600 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-7) Pickett Mountain · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: copper - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:9de06694d840ab76bfac - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 3593600 - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Copper grade is part of a historical resource estimate. - Negative factor: historical data Evidence · table > 1.00 Context: 3,593,600 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-8) Pickett Mountain · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: silver - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:9de06694d840ab76bfac - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 3593600 - Grade: 105.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver grade is part of a historical resource estimate. - Negative factor: historical data Evidence · table > 105.4 Context: 3,593,600 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/wolfden-reports-progress-update-on-pickett-rezoning-application--d17931f6-8990-490c-b102-8881cd1d55cc#fact-resource-facts-9) Pickett Mountain · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Pickett Mountain - Commodity: gold - Region: maine - Reported Region: Maine - Ticker: WLF #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: other - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Finley Bakker - Resource group id: resource:9de06694d840ab76bfac - Deposit or zone: Pickett Mountain - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 3593600 - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 7 - Cutoff Unit: % ZnEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2021-11-17 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is part of a historical resource estimate. - Negative factor: historical data Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 3,593,600 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.