Does anyone recall seeing something close to what SRL just put out now from our own company? This really puts ARU to shame.

From January 2008 and on, I don't remember seeing any news of note from ARU at all. More importantly the ARU PR group went into hibernation since April 18 when we were alll blindside by the Mining Mandate. Most companies that operate in Ecuador have put out various forms of releases to keep their shareholders informed. Even a little company like Cornerstone (which I also have a small position) also put out more press releases than ARU - the suposedly largest Canadian mining company in Ecuador.

If anyone intends to attend the Annual Meeting this year we should all take issue with management on this news blackout (with no BS about not wanting to upset the host country nonsense for an answer) and its de facto "abandonment" treatment of its owners.