Golden Goose most likely made this deal since they realise that 20 million can be useful in forwarding their project(s).

After consitently hitting rock of no economic value, Kodiak now has a new and more hopeful prospect going forward. The days of Milstone will quickly fade; although they will continue to poke holes here and there in their huge land property; and one day they may hit pay dirt

This is a win-win for both, without such a deal both would be dead in the water.