Guys, grow the F*#K up.... please!!!!!!!!!!!
I spoke to Richard on Friday and just to reitterate what many have already posted, there are NO obstacles or problems with "the process". The delay is simply one of logistics and thoroughness - making sure there are no ommissions, mistakes or loopholes. Very frustrating, but not problematic... we'll get the agreement, the permit and the vote.
We spoke about the Andean/Goldcorp/Eldorado deal compared to Las Cristinas... talk about potential... yes, even in Venezuela. Our deposit is a monster with potential to grow by millions of ounces, especially as gold climbs. One third of our monster deposit makes Andean's mine look small by comparison. Do your own math, but mine says our share is worth billions.