I agree, I am not at all concerned about waiting longer. It will...

I agree, I am not at all concerned about waiting longer. It will all happen in due course. Lithium prices will likely have turned up by the time we get the NT permits and the resource grown. The wheels of Government move oh so slowly. I have been there. If decisions are made quickly and efficiently it gives the appearance that the job is easy and there is a risk that the rating of the job and pay scales are to perceived to be to high. So its best to make it look tough, complicated and a role no one else could possibly perform. So there is a perfectly logical reason for mountains of red tape.
The permits will be granted in due course despite holders feeling as if they are being dragged naked over broken glass. It will be worth it in the end.
Patience is the order of the day.
Lets face it if the Permits are not granted NT will be a no go Zone for mining. That means less jobs and lower gradings for Public Servants in that area. They will never allow that to happen!! They have families and careers to look after just like the rest of us - that is the reality.
So despite the pain just maintain the smile and be patient.
Those picking up at these prices will be laughing.