I guess I just have to disagree with your assessment Don. The world may not be watching, and yes, it may not be a surprise to many to see KRY get the boot.

However, Las Cristinas is HUGE, and IS in the mining worlds eye, and as such has attracted a great deal of attention. The only reason we are not 'in the press', is that this has gone on so long, and there have been several 'false starts'.

As well, it is well known in mining circles that KRY has been exemplery in it's dealings with the VZ gov.. So, to say that it won't have much affect on the bussiness of gold mining, or other areas where contracts have to be signed, is, to me, ignoring the fact that Contracts in JV is what Chavez is trying to attract.

Most companies wouldn't touch VZ with a ten foot pole. I believe that negating KRY's MOC, would scare away any remaining companies contemplating doing business in VZ while Chavez is there......JMO

Pen