Agreed, the environmental permit for the mine is the absolute key. The environmental agency acknowledged receipt of my comment, but have not yet responded to my request for a status of the permit.
Once the environmental permit is issued, NEWC can begin the aggregate mining.
Once the mining begins, we are golden.
Opti
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.