Midas, I was wondering the same thing about VZ possibly holding this agreement up and yes maybe they are but according to this part of the agreement it sounds as if they don't deal with VZ until the agreement has been signed and sealed.

"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."