I was just thinking what plan B could be for Cliffs. Its clear that they will not get the route for themselves. Appealing the ruling will just cost them time and money. So they have two options.
1. Buy KWG ASAP so that the price tag won't be high.
2. Allow KWG to develop the RR and maybe offer some cash to move the project ahead and accelerate the whole thing. After all they do own 19% of KWG and by offering some cash they could workout a deal to pay a discounted shipping rate. They don't have to deal with the FN or the government.