"Wouldn't a delay be beneficial for us? We're not ready either..."

You're probably right. Please excuse my impatience. ;-)

"...Also, once BC Hydro gives us their report then Teck has to respond either by signing up right away and declaring their intention to start, or indicating something about their timeframe. They can't just let it go and lose their place in the queue."

Yes, that's what I meant when I hoped that completion of the NTL would be a catalyst for news. Thanks for clearly articulating it.

"...We have so few concrete indications of what is really going on that this one is important."

Couldn't agree more.