Thanks for your thoughts JC. ______ I was hoping RM would confirm that Kry and Ven were not discussing the development of Las Crisyinas; and he did. I was also hoping he would confirm that there are active settlement negotiations occurring between Kry and Ven; but he did not directly address this question in his response. Hope it means settlement talks are in progress, but it probably means nothing. Since I have used the word hope many times in this post, I chose to focus on what was NOT said. Just trying to keep hope alive and remain somewhat sane (not easy to do). _______ I have absolutely no interest in Kry being involved in mining anything in Ven under the current and ever worsening business conditions. I just want a quick settlement or a massive arbitration award!_______ Good luck to all!!