jumped the starters gun,disqualification

So it appears they may have announced that drilling had begun a few days after adding nuclear fuels to there lease application, .(maybe prior) Obviously the director and ceo know the full details about this. Did they resign knowing they had not correctly applied for the minerals they were exploring for ,(not wanting to face the music but cashing up prior to the uncovering of sloppy paperwork)could that be the reason for their hasty departure with some quick fund raising to ensure everyone gets salaries etc .