I agree with youspace man. It has been several years since the "opertions contract" has appeared in any publication or statement. It has always been joint ventures with VZ holding 51%. This statement, if true is a change and one we can benefit from.

I still don't think they want us to mine Las Cristinas but if they Russians won't back them in breaking the contract then this may be VZ's way of easing into a face saving payoff after which the Russians can come in. We won't get full value but even a half million would be better than where we are now.