It was also agreed for a joint Chinese-Venezuelan mining development, which aims to draft a partnership in the sector, raise production and productivity but with low environmental impact, said Minister of People's Power for Basic Industries and Mining Joseph Khan.

Everytime I see something about the meetings and the various signings, it seems to me that the word 'partnership' stands outmore, and is stated more emphatically. This time, there is no question.

They are signing agreements in mining, that include gold, and they are talking partnerships to be made. KRY has the largest gold deposit in VZ, the only one with plans in place for developing, and in an 'environmental way'. A strategic partner is likely the only thing stopping us from getting the permit. Our CEO is chinese, and with very close ties with government and business.

I hate to be too optimistic, but this really is getting to the point where there really is only one road that seems to be leading us.

Pen