To see that some, I guess I will call them Naysayers on other boards are still in the camp of Ortega's denial of mining in the Imataca forest....quite funny actually.

Apparently they missed Sanz's quote and Agapov's comment that there will be mining in LC in 2009....just for the record they didn't say KRY BUT they did say mining in LC.

Everyone remember that Ruscaolin will be mining in KM88? Agapov just mentioned that they plan on starting up early 2009. In Oct 2007 they said they were still waiting for their environmental permit....just something else to keep your eye on!

Remember KRY is not the only permit that has been held back.

Remember todays article for example from the Venezuelan Mining Chamber:

According to this organization, "the unjustified delays in the processing and issuance of licenses are environmental determinants, as the periods covered by the Mines Act due taxes without cause and that the holders of mining rights have been able to initiate activities in line with the law. The recent measure announced by the government for not delivering environmental permits that were already approved is not understood. "
Ministry of Environment's refusal to grant permits