In the past it has been mentioned that a buy-out before permit would mean that the whole permit process would have to start from scratch.  Is it possible that this delay has been because a possible buy-out may indeed be before the permit and everyone involved is trying to not start from scratch?  Britnick did say that Fung had to present something for board approval.  What are some things that would need board approval at this stage of the game?

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