Seems then, since the north area you've mentioned is the space to be developed for mine and production, it may be, that they have allowed it left alone for soon to be work development. The southern area is nearer to water and land that need to be covered and protected as I recall.
Wonderful Info Antler! Any "DEAL" to commence construction is all that is required to get the ball rolling. Power, Gas, Water lines & such. $25Million Anchor Investor?? or other means... The REE & updated F.S. can't be far off. Jim never responded to me on the last questions sent. I "SUSPECT" team Niocorp has the NI-43-101 report & is indeed incorporating that into an updated F.S....