There is just as much riding on the issue of the Mining Permit...

There is just as much riding on the issue of the Mining Permit for the Cameroon Government as there is for SDL.

By issueing the permit, the Cameroon Government will:

- Increase Jobs in Cameroon, which in turn strengthens their economy and increases revenue via taxes.

- They will recieve royalties and taxes from SDL, once again strengthening their economy and increasing revenue.

- If SDL get up and running, it will help attract other businesses to the region, which will further strengthen their economy and taxes.

They have already come out and indicated that they don't want any more delays, so they will be doing everything possible to get it up and running.

If the Cameroon Government deny SDL a mining permit, not only will it put the Mbalam project at risk, but it will also send a message to the rest of the world that it is not worth going into business in Cameroon.