Of course they have to release them if they're skunks as they're...

Of course they have to release them if they're skunks as they're material.
Once a company receives the results, it has to analyse those results (which come in raw form), have relevant maps drawn up by whoever makes their maps, draft the report etc.
All these things take time.
Similarly, if TL said during presentations that assays are imminent, he's going to look like a fool if he doesn't release them as soon as practicable following their receipt.
Informed investors will cut the company some slack for delayed assays because you can never rely on the labs to deliver when they say, however ultimately the assays will do the talking.
Something else worth remembering; many companies go into TH pending release of assays.
This can be done for strategic purposes, to try & build excitement (whether warranted or not).
A TH may also be implemented if the share price is running due to a leak.
I have stated in the past & will go on record again now as stating that I believe TL runs a very tight ship & his co-directors are just as circumspect.
IMHO, TM1's current price action doesn't display any leak of assays & they will come when they come.
I thought they may've been for the preso on Monday but was wrong.
I think/hope that patience will be a virtue with TM1.
Good things take time.