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Richard,

I am quite sure that you are keeping busy. Just a couple of quick questions.

Has the comany heard anything, positive or negative on our status? Seems like the last reliable comment was on DJ Newswire where Sanz denied taking away LC for Rusoro.

We have asked the Government through MIBAM and the Minister for formal clarification. We’ll advise once they respond.

Second, any discussions going on in terms of consolidating LC and LB operations in some fashion?

We have not been any discussion regarding the combination of Brisas and Las Cristinas