was a deal done?, page-5

According to last week's 'The Australian' (business section) Andrew Forrest was in China, wining and dining with Chinese officials. So I guess the FMG /OBL deal is of much lesser consequence than dealing with the Chinese officials re: iron ore shipments. i.e. a few billion dollars of sales versus a few million dollars (at this stage) typing up an OBL deal.

A bit of patience (by some) would not go astray.
As Sir Humphrey used to say on 'Yes Minister'
"it will happen in the fullness of time".

All the above is my personal opinion. DYOR.