Mmss,

Noront is closer to mining chromite then you think.  Remember what Coutts said , " Eagle's Nest is the base hit.  Not the home run".  I'll admit this is a loose quote, but the reason why I say that Noront will receive help with starting the Eagle's Nest deposit is because of it's close connection to their Blackbird chromite deposit ; less than .5 km away.  I should have been clearer about my underlying intention to explain why the US would encourage the Eagle's Nest to be fast tracked.

But when you mention KWG I still have to wonder how far behind Noront they are to starting their own mine.  Years away possibly, unless something amazing comes about, like their gas reduction patent taking off.  I also have to wonder if they will have to forfeit their claims to see their patent come to fruition; IMO.  Although I do wish them the best of luck I can't help but think that Noront has the lead on any chromite mining in the Ring.  Especially, with their EN / Blackbird complex being so well positioned.

TM.