If Venezuela is hung up on the fact that some of the ecologically, sensitive area of the Imataca Forest Reserve (Las Cristinas Gold Property) has to be mined underground Crystallex does have the experience of completing such a request-

"Crystallex’s existing operations in the El Callao district of Venezuela produced 47,345 ounces of gold in 2006. Crystallex is currently mining and processing ore from open pit and underground mines on the Tomi concession".

Let's get those underground explosions happening or let's move some rock on the surface with those shining dozers. It's time to employ those poverty, stricken miners before they revolt!

This snail-paced mine approval by the Chavez Govnt is beyond ridiculousness. Boy it feels great to vent!