Constantine Metal Resources is increasing spending on exploration of the Palmer deposit this year.

Company president Garfield MacVeigh said the firm would spend $2.5 million during the four-month season, up $500,000 from last year. “We’re pleased with project development and we’re happy with how things are going.”

Constantine showed up here in early May and drilling started in early June. Tasks this summer will include 7,500 meters of drilling in 20 holes, focused on expanding…