Gil good perspective, your take on the shaking of weak hands IMO is what is taking place today and probably tomorrow....Wed there will be a very important meeting with all of the major players that I posted on here last week. It would be my guess that some significant info would come out of this meeting.

Executive and Legislative activate plans to improve mining
At the regular meeting next Wednesday of the Standing Committee on Energy and Mines of the NA, will receive representatives of the Ministries of Defence, Environment and Basic Industries and Mines to coordinate actions towards solving the problems of mining in Bolivar state.


Caracas: 02-07-2008

Around the process of converting mineral chairman of the Standing
Committee on Energy and Mines, deputy Angel Rodriguez (Anzoategui) makes clear that the situation in this sector has been discussed on several occasions within mentioned instance. Throughout these discussions, parliamentarians clarified that the presence of representatives of the executive train, inherent in the area, representing a major force in order to improve mining activity.

Therefore, this Wednesday, gave him a right to speak to Colonel
Archimedes Moreno, spokesman for the General Directorate of
operations of the Ministry of Defence,

Address operations FAN

After hearing the situation-which raises in the south-by deputies,
Cnel. Moreno recalled that the mining area is very fragile and
vulnerable from the ecological point of view ", as also brought
collation that passes by where miners there is no possibility that
vegetation is played by traces of mercury, arsenic and other
chemicals that leave , And "incalculable damage". However he noted that the economy is also affected by the "quantity of minerals coming out of place on an irregular basis, that is not paid the tax," he said. At the end of his right to speak Colonel reported that elevated the concerns within the meeting will be submitted to the Director General of the Armed Forces of operations.

Bolivar, strategic point

In the midst of parliamentary debate Congressman Rodriguez recalled that "the state of Bolivar is a strategic and important, because the supply of water and minerals that are found there," while making clear that the area south of the territory should enjoy security and defence. "

Meeting with ministers

It hopes the presence of government agencies, inherent in the area to coordinate possible action to counter and regulate environmental damage, economic and social impact of mining in Bolivar state. While parliamentarians expect boost shares in conjunction with the Executive-"in improving the quality of life of miners and end the problems created by mining," said Congressman Rodriguez.

Alejandra Mata Yánez / AN Press