Here’s an interesting post from February . AUMC filed for their permits in January. Assuming they receive the permits it will have taken at least a year. For anyone familiar with real world mining this is not abnormal nor a knock on Maurizio. Amazing how often accurate predictions are initially labeled as “dire” and then quickly brushed under the rug. Way back when I posted that I was suprised that AUMC had ordered any equipment before receiving permits (typically wait for an engineering permit so you know what equipment to order). Building and then “asking for permission” at a later date saves time but is a riskier route to take. The Peruvian company experienced massive delays in receiving their permits and they did it the “right” way. I have little doubt that AUMC will ultimately receive their permits but to say “in the coming months”, 10 months post submission, should lead to some pause in the euphoria (although we all know it won’t).