...these guys a little longer than expected to get their permit also. I think they applied somewheres around last summer.
The Company's Consultants and legal counsel have advised that the Permit is expected to be approved during the second half of January 2011, which should enable the Company to initiate the Phase I drill program in February -- March 2011.
http://www.andeangoldltd.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=434203&_Type=News&_Title=AndeanGold-Announces-Urumalqui-Au-Ag-Project-Update
I beleive they just got it feb14th