There is a struggle between LYC shareholders and NC over the sale of Crown to Forge. http://www.hotcopper.com.au/post_threadview.asp?fid=1&tid=1437879&msgno=6608935#6608935
If this deal falls through then the Chinese backers for the deal will be more likely to be looking for other REE resources.
If DMN/ORO strike lucky it is possible Chinese interests will be interested in hastening production.