I assume the last time they spoke was when they didnt have...

I assume the last time they spoke was when they didnt have environmental, drilling and government approvals yet. 
Not to mention they have recently accomplished PCD and trial success, demonstrated that LCK has operated the ISG gasifier safely within established environmentalparameters, successful production of commercial syngas achieved, sustainable peak flow rate, in progress to upgrade to 2P reserves and receiving several EOI from potential commercial partners both domestically and internationally. 

Now LCK team can present their accomplishments and success with their heads held higher than ever before, thus making them an attractive takeover target.