RE:RE:RE:Offtake Agreement can come at any time. Be prepared!
The agreement I referred to that CRE had made with Helm was called a "strategic collaboration agreement" (https://www.cecorp.ca/en/critical-elements-signs-with-strategic-partner-for-take-or-pay-off-take-collaboration-for-feasibility-completion-and-project-financing-option/). It was signed about two years before CRE completed their feasibility study. During that two year period, Helm assissted with completion of the feasibility study with financing (through loan facilities) and technical expertise.