RE:no extension This has been subject to legal action by the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines as it is not codified in law nor regulation, but is common practice by the Board. Very poor regulatory system that is run by unelected officials purportedly representing the land owners. The problem is that the Tlich can't change this without a big push by the other FN groups and the Federal Government. Too bad Fortune is the whipping boy on this file.
They can submit for a storage permit while the apply for a new permit.
However, my understanding is that it is just a component, the Interim Closure and Recamaition Plan that is causing issues.