....based on the question\answer excerpted from the following November 08, 2007 article?
http://www.zibb.com/article/2152028/DJ+Crsytallex+Hopes+To+Secure+Venezuelas+Mine+Permit+Soon
Mining Minister Jose Khan has said that a law proposal calls for all deals, including operating contracts to become joint ventures with the government in control.
Crystallex has not considered the possibility of a joint venture agreement or what it would do under those circumstances, Cottin said. "Unfortunately, in this business there is no plan B," he said. "If and when this joint venture issue becomes a reality, we will evaluate it."