People are often given the choice to resign over being fired.

I've not seen that there is an ownership issue other than to see some folks postulate there may be one. I don't think it matters who's name is on the patents if the work was done exclusively for Fancamp, but if you see documentation that states otherwise I'd love to see it.

I've not seen a news release stating there isn't any funding for the Magpie process, only that it is on hold. The project itself is listed as 'active'.

https://www.sdtc.ca/en/projects/production-of-high-grade-synthetic-rutile-from-low-grade-tio2-feeds/

Also, there was the recent announcement of $600000 for the Magpie Mines project from Jonatan Julien the Minister of Energy & Natural Resources. 

Proactive stuff in my book.