What happened? 

"Drilling mobilization will begin immediately upon completing prerequisite State of Arizona archeological and vegetation surveys, which Liberty Expects to be complete in October.  A diamond core and reverse circulation drill rig will be active as soon as possible.  The first round of drilling will begin as early as the next three months."

https://www.libertystaruranium.com/2021/08/24/nr-219-liberty-star-executes-a-financing-agreement-for-drilling-red-rock-canyon-gold-project-in-cochise-county-arizona/

The last we heard was, “We continue discussions with several funding sources to support this drilling,” states CEO Brett Gross. “I, members of Liberty Star’s Board and Vice President Finance / CFO Patricia Madaris are in talks with contacts who have followed our progress at the gold Red Rock Project. This news offers further incentive for them to move and be a part of our expected success.”

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/06/30/2472255/0/en/Liberty-Star-Clears-Final-Regulatory-Hurdle-to-Commence-Stage-1-Drilling-at-Red-Rock-Canyon.html

Was a new release telling the public that the earlier partner had fallen away published anywhere? Would that not be expected under securities law?  Maybe I just missed it, or perhaps I can't keep pace with the news as well as others.