I forgot to mention what this latest move signalled to me. Imagine the Chinese reaction to watching illegals and 'mafias' skimming off the easiest, most productive gold deposits.

AAHH, excuse me Mr.President, but why are you letting this happen? Why are you letting those thugs scoop off the 'cream'. We would suggest you let us in there!!

I think that the move against the illegals has at least as much to do with not letting the 'best' get high graded by outlaws, (the Chinese want it), as it does with the environmental devastation.

Pen