Nothing to do with the DL acquisition. Strictly based on restrictions imposed either directly or indirectly during a financing. In other words they may have to sit on their hands right now at a time when they would have normally taken the opportunity to put out a PR because they have to. Remember circular arguments can dictate the order in which steps are taken.
The bottom line is that steps are being taken to enabling production as soon as possible. And I am sure that we will be told what those steps were as soon as they can share that information.