There can be no other reason other than negotiation developments.

I think you mean a done deal Golfyeti. I would not stop the drilling if we were still in negotiations. After all, more drill results are great bargaining chips to hold for a higher price. There is only one or rather two ( but the other is highly unlikely ) reasons to stop drilling and that is we got what we wanted in a deal. All that is left is legal paperwork to make it all legit. Since it is near the end of Aug and many are away on vacation right now we may not get news until Sept. My 2 cents.