Notwithstanding thoroughness, precision, deliberation & etc. . . . .
The problem with the inability to provide and adhere to reasonable and decipherable timelines is that it allows the market (with the exception of a handful of highly motivated buyers and sellers) to pretty much ignore the issue, i.e. the shares, completely with little fear of 'missing out'. Major help on the financing front could be had by generating an uptrend.
The ability to define and meet timelines is as much a mark of excellence, competence and professionalism as the ability to "do" Geology.
I'm hoping the team can master this aspect in the near future, or find a way to address it by way of explanation as to the factors that are driving or restraining the pace of execution of the plan(s) that has/have been laid out.
No need for the B team to break out the finger-painting supplies, the various screeds are well-worn.