Vz made the decision to have KRY mine Las Christinas years ago. If they were concerned about their ability to do the job, that would have been the time to do the DD. At this point, the Russian, and Chinese may look good to Chavez because of idioligy. That could be a reason that there are second thoughts about who mines. I doubt it has anything to do with ability. Money? Well when this permit comes, don't you fret. There will be several entities who will be glad to enter the scene, first to mind is Goldfields, who could just increase their stake in the Company.