(Not 6 months later, NKP announced the X deal. I believe this is the point Nathan's very good point about Anglo taking action after a JV is signed)
Kiwi
regarding this point it is intersting the the DMR have now issued a mining licence with know doubt full knowledge that NKP have JV partners ready. The DMR see very confident on their stance regarding the dispute and how the negotiations can be framed.
bellstokes