Lots of back and forth on the impact on NOT and KWG following the outcome of the appeal decision. One comment/declaration of the court on the last decision is of interest and I have bolded what I think is the pertinent phrase for KWG/CCC should the appeal be lost.

"The Divisional Court reasons held, in part: "Whether or not it is in the public interest to grant an easement for a road is a matter for the Minister of Natural Resources to determine, after an environmental assessment and consultation with First Nations and other affected interests. It is for the Minister to determine whether the easement should be granted in the public interest and on what terms. CCC will be able to participate in that process." And elsewhere: "I would add that the issue being decided under s.51(4) of the Mining Act does not deprive CCC of its ability at the next stage to oppose Cliffs' easement application or to ask for conditions that would protect its legitimate interests in its mining claims."