Ok the boss got a response. A positive one albeit thrifty.
Confirmed that they are pushing ahead at Forrestania and drilling will commence in early December.
The question above re: oppies wasn't avoided but wasn't directly answered either. However, the comment (verbatim) "we are also big holders of options" suggests to me they are front and Centre of the management team's thinking.
Make of that what you will but there is still clearly the incentive and impetus to get them over the line.