Let’s not overlook what’s really happening here.Shelley isn’t...

Let’s not overlook what’s really happening here.

Shelley isn’t “blocking” TMG — she’s saving face with locals while quietly engaging in direct land access discussions. This is negotiation 101.

She knows full well:

• TMG’s exploration licenses are valid

• The government process favours eventual access

• Andre’s team has the political and legal backing to go the distance

But from her side? The harder she plays it publicly, the more leverage she holds privately. That translates to:

• More compensation

• More environmental safeguards

• More say in how the exploration unfolds

The reality is: the more resistance she shows early, the higher her price gets.

WCC isn’t in limbo — it’s in positioning mode. And Andre knows this. That’s why he’s not pushing headlines — he’s playing the long game while the pieces fall into place.

She’s not stopping the process — she’s negotiating her worth. And that’s exactly how these corridors get unlocked.

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