Yes, I thought the same re Patrick being interested in other areas...not sure why that was asked...almost like a set up question, he specifically asked...if you had to look for new areas, NOT in Ecuador....

Is it perhaps a message to Correa....even WE are looking at other countries, all of our eggs are NOT in Ecuador

Ie Raphael, we are your best model for mining, and if WE don't like the draft laws and agreement, after we sell FDN, we might even leave your country for greener pastures.

Plus..at the end...If Raphael Correa were in this room, what message would you like him to go away with?

There could be more posturing going on than just in Mr Correa's office...

Sounds like new energy expended on Western and Northern faults once again. ie Find it before we sell it.

safeharbour