Had e-mail confirmation from REX (Mark Parry!) yesterday that...

Had e-mail confirmation from REX (Mark Parry!) yesterday that the completion of the BFS and its subsequent release to banks and other potential funding entities is not dependant on mining approval.

I didnt get any further timing confirmation just yet for BFS completion but last guidance in November was that BFS was on track for completion in 2013. That doesn't leave many trading days till BFS completion. Obviously funding will need both but I expect BFS could be completed at any time now....

IMO South Australian economy is going to become increasingly desperate for quality projects like Hillside to fast track as much as possible. Hopefully that translates into less delays and swift completion of necessary regulatory process.