The positive is there is a lot of gold, which I think the market can not ignore if we get a permit.

The negative the continue dealings with the Venezuela government. Highlight FORMER.

The former deputy Energy & Mines Minister says the "big problem is environmental ... gold policies have to be sustainable and environmentally friendly."

"Venezuela's gold reserves are located in the Guayana region of southeastern Venezuela which has a wonderfully sensitive biodiversity and in this regard Venezuela is ranked fourth in the world but "there are no visible short or medium-term signs that sustained gold production can be achieved!"