"Are they out of the running because of no port allocation...

"Are they out of the running because of no port allocation available to them or have they pulled out of their own accord & don't need to get allocation?"

FE Limited has projects at a very preliminary stage so not really in contention, similarly with Meteoric Resources. Radar Iron is focussed on another project closer to Perth. Buxton Resources looks to be focusing on other minerals and IO doesn't rate a mention in their latest quarterly.

Amongst YIPA members, Golden West, Cazaly and Mindax look to still be in the hunt as do established miners Cliffs and Mineral Resources.