Thinking about this last night...using EA as a reason imo is overdone in terms of past PP reasons. Unlike many companies, CUU has had a huge advance on the EA process, they've been on it since 2005.
http://www.copperfoxmetals.com/s/SchaftCreek.asp?ReportID=209031&_Type=Schaft-Creek-Project&_Title=Environmental-Assessment
They can't use the Feasibility excuse anymore because that's done.
NTL is a must, alot of competition up there to secure power and if you have a spot you want to keep it and that costs money, remember I spoke of conductivity studies......
But I wouldn't be surprised one bit if they're taking advantage of current market conditions and making another acquisition on the cheap like they did in AZ....