15) Venezuela has followed the Chinese and Russian pattern to lock up the majority of domestic gold mining output. They will keep most gold output in domestic hands, primarily with the government, which will have first crack at buying it.

I know a lot of people on this board are transfixed by the "Eddycom situation", etc. Could I be so bold as to suggest that some of you wake up and look at the BIGGER PICTURE. Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. Sheeese!

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