positive signs in Ecuadorcheck the latest on Ecuador Mining News today. Cornerstone says the MMP gave general framework to concession holders on Friday. This has to mean that Correa will make good on delivery of guidlines by month end , or thereabouts, as Gov't and Companies are eager to get on with it.
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The nonsense from Soto last weekend is slanted as usual and ought to be disregarded. No other publications were putting out anything like that, and the quip is not representative of Correa's extensive positive remarks on mining.