I may be wrong but I think the key element going forward is Canada Chrome. I think this is where CLF made a major mistake. They have gambled that the governments in Canada (Ont & Cda) wouldn't fund the building of the rail line (for a US co.) so instead they got good old KWG to claim the 2 routes including the preferred Esker route. If they try to squeeze KWG out now, KWG will use the CCC lands to make life difficult for CLF to build the line to the ROF.
The biggest problem is that CLF will outspend anyone and as a minor JV partner they can bleed you dry.
Time will tell.
BB