Bulk "Sample" Permit - Did I miss something ?

Bulk Permit announced 9th May 2016
Why did we push so hard to get it and then literally miss the boat (this summer).
The BSP was to supply critical samples to customers, or so I thought.
Did we mobilize during summer and extract anything .... anything .... even a few ton ?
Did these few ton find their way to customers ?
Did I miss something ..... a reason for the holdup .... perhaps an agreement to use a road or such like .... that one would have expected would have been in place well before the much delayed BSP came through.
Can we really expect keen customer interest let alone commitment without samples. Please enlighten me!
I do know things take time ..... but really - I had expected there would be some more significant progress particularly on the ground regarding the all important Bulk sample!
Still love ATU ..... but when will she love me back?