So we appear to be back where we were before Ortega opened her mouth. But really her comments, although harmful at first, have paved the way for VZ to coordinate the two ministeries actions and crystallize (ha ha) their plan to mine the gold. The question now is when and how the permit will be announced. If Hugo wants a "special area" created as has with oil, then we could be in for months of waiting. I'm hoping they'll just announce a go for gold and then move to refine the details later.