You assume nothing is happening. This management has been at this game for a long time. You assume that management has never asked itself what if we don't get a permit. What is our contingency plan? Ask yourself what you would do if you were management. OK! You cut off the social programs. Then what? Go home to inform the shareholders their shares are at zero? There is a great plan. With no sarcasm intended here, lay out your plan for a positive outcome in a timely manner. What would it be? Be honest with yourself.

1. They are negotiating right now.

2. Granting of the permits will be a formality AFTER everything has been ironed out and 2-4 weeks is probably the timeframe.