federal land drilling permit, page-7

This is not an open-cut mine which creates massive detruction at the suface. Instead deep holes are drilled and then the soln pumped into a separation plant. Hence, in comparison with most mines disturbance in minimal. Plus its far smaller to rehabilitate when resource is finished. This along with fact that Utah is not a pristine forest and is largely govt owned because it is so barren will def help cause. Hence, i'm betting we will get the go-ahead from Feds. The USA imports Potash from Canada and with jobs scarce the firm can appeal to pollies in high places. The established Potash producer nearby also helps our cause. Am 80% confident permission will be granted by Christmas. Time will tell.