RE: Right to29 Oct 2025 09:26
TheBizzler with fair comment there
The timeline does show a systematic issue with projecting DFS completion accurately. Early ambiguity led to optimism in later periods, but repeated updates show a persistent inability to hit targets. This is a classic pattern of optimistic timelines in project management, followed by successive extensions.
DFS updates start in April 2022. At this point, COVID restrictions were easing in many regions, but major supply chain disruptions, travel restrictions, and workforce shortages were still affecting global operations. Delays were also expected in data collection, site visits, lab testing, and vendor deliverables.
However a significant factor in the delays during 2024–2025 was the decision to relocate the mine site (announced April 2024). This move introduced additional complexity, requiring redesign of infrastructure, updated technical assessments, revised permitting, and logistical adjustments, all of which directly impacted the project and DFS timeline.
Therefore Id add that any items pre-site relocation are worthless in argument now.