from what I have been told is there is a standoff over money
From what you've been told? Says who? I spoke to Andrew yesterday and while there's been delays, they are still moving ahead with the plan as they've communicated on PR's. Testing with an identified 3rd party lab will be done. Just be a little more patient. Many of us here have stuck it out long enough. Stick it out just a bit longer and we'll get some good news.