Chris I asked that very same question of Denis R and he said...

Chris I asked that very same question of Denis R and he said that he "has nothing whatsoever to do with Native Title matters". Make what you want of that, but, I share your concern. What do the TOs need to sign that agreement and what has LNY offered. That's what it's all about and nobody's talking!!

But, as for dragging the time lines out, they've had 3 years to start the ball rolling and it only began in late November 2017.
Peter Wright is a generous man with his time, but, he is also a professional and he will not, cannot, say anything that has not been offiicially announced to the ASX. But, he might make you "feel" better??!!