Teut, don't want to beat this to death. But where exactly do you read that the permit has to be issued by 7/31. Here is what I read and it sounds like the agreement will be approved first in August, then permit will come later.

(b) Immediately upon execution of this Agreement, Crystallex and CRRC shall diligently proceed to negotiate with the applicable Venezuelan governmental authorities for the issuance of the Environmental Permit and the transfer of the MOC from Crystallex to the Joint Venture. The parties shall keep each other apprised on a timely basis of the progress of negotiations and shall consult with each other on all significant issues in respect of the negotiations and issuance and wording of the Environmental Permit and the transfer of the MOC.