From the crow's nest......9

on the horizon....

June 12- (closed at $4.55)

June 13- gov't meeting with miners (closed at $4.60)

June 16- (closed at $5.25)

June 17- conversations with mining companies end , draft mining law presented to Correa
- Otiz Stabilizes Ecuadorian bond market:"I don't see the process leading us to a potential default," Ortiz said.- (closed at $5.49)

June 18- Serrano presents at Latin American Mining Congress in Coral Gables Florida 9:40am
Keynote Ministers panel: Regional regulatory update
* Working with local governments
* Local challenges: striking a balance between attracting investors & reaping the benefits of exploration
* Attracting foreign investment: Overcoming miner & shareholder concerns (closed at $5.29)

June 20- 2008 Latin American Cities Conference: Quito, Ecuador
Galo Chiriboga Zambrano, Minister of Mines and Petroleum
Key topics to be discussed:
* Investment climate in Ecuador.
* Growth of the infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors.
* Prospects for promoting sustainable development in Ecuador and the region.(closed at $4.61)

June 22- Formal review meeting with Correa re draft mining law

June 24- Aurelian AGM Toronto (closed at $5.26)

June 27- New Mining Law Unveiled

June/July- Chiriboga road show Miami Florida educating the market about the new mining law

July 26- Constitution draft completed and Assembly disbanded

Post July 26- Appointment of Congressillo (speculation)

Post July 26- Congressillo votes to accept new mining law (speculation)

Post July 26- Back to work (speculation)

Feel free to add anything I've missed....

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