The journal article speculated that coal might be found across the boundary at 'a much greater depth' than in the existing coalfield but also stated that 'it is the opinion of most geologists that there is every evidence of coal existing beyond the fault, and it will no doubt be found by the never-tiring energy of the Earl of Dudley's agents'
The journal article proposed that coal might exist beyond the current boundary at a greater depth, while also acknowledging that most geologists share this view and expect to find it through continued exploration by the Earl of Dudley's team.