The geopolitics of REE mining and refining is worth...

The geopolitics of REE mining and refining is worth considering.
Brazil as the home of MEI's deposit and a member of the BRICS may join some sort of trade block with China to limit REEs- hence the USA is trying to build a supply chain in "the free west".Lynas is regarded as pivotal and looking for partners to provide feedstock.
Remember how economical an ionic deposit is and could be up and running in 2 years (after approvals and assuming the greens don't object) with low capex.Compare this to say Hastings technology metals.

Must say have sympathy with your sentiment but suspect a go getter hot shot would face the same barriers and perhaps be less patient than the current team.Same thing applies to the board.There are no obvious short cuts.