GovernmentEveryone keeps assuming that whichever company submitted their permit applications first will be the first ones to get approval. Remember that they are dealing with government here, so don't expect fairness. The fact that North American Gem has applied for the largest chunk of land is a good sign for this stock. It shows they have deeper pockets. They have already paid more in fees than the other companies that are trying to stake claims. I'm not saying that governments are corrupt, but if a little envelope full of money to the right person in the claims office is what it takes to be first in line, then NAG appears to have the resources to do just that.