Thanks, Neil.  My ? was posted before today's NR on GT1.  An interesting development, indeed.  Again, thanks!

While I am thanking Neil I also want to thank "Pete" over on TOB who posted an interesting article about the struggle between pro and con Thacker Pass Project forces.  It is a recent article from Bloomberglaw.com and I believe it paints a decent picture of the two different perspectives in this court fight over whether or not LAC will be able to proceed at Thacker Pass:

Race for US Lithium Hinges on Fight Over Mine in Nevada (bloomberglaw.com)