This indicates that this is not just a token move against illegal mining. This a major shift in policy.

Tie this into the happenings of the past year or so.

The 'inventorying' of gold resources.

The announcement that gold production would become second only to oil, in terms of income.

The beginning of the Caura Plan.

The major tour of the gold resource areas by a VERY large Chinese delegation that included all pertinent ministries of the government.

The following announcement of the partnership between CRRC and KRY, WITH stated deadlines.

And now, announcements that the 'search and destroy' of illegal mining camps is widening into the deep amazon forests, as well, there will be permanent bases set up, with helicopters, boats, areal surviellance, permanent troops, and with ongoing searching for the responsible 'kingpins'

Anyone who is saying that the present developments is 'business as usual', has their head in the sands. The past years developments are anything but.

Pen