Reuter's published an update on the santos with the following changes.   Be interesting to see who the Canadian mining expert is.  Maybe that is where Fearless is :)

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN1852333420071218?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0

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"In those talks, we will deal with specific issues such as contracts and royalties," said Chiriboga, adding that contracts and royalties will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

A top mines ministry source said the state will have a Canadian mining expert advising the government during the negotiation talks.

Mining industry sources from foreign firms said the tax had not been discussed with the ministry in informal meetings. (Reporting by Alonso Soto; Editing by Marguerita Choy)