I believe the loan, debt elimination and transfer of claims is all but settled pending the removal of the lien.
If it were not, then technically, those claims are still LBSR's as would be the assay results which could then be released.
I would think both NAK and LBSR have a working understanding of this situation and one can read NAK's filings to see their take on the situation as they remain confident in a resolution that completes the deal legally.