Your quote - "What I should of said is that exploitation of...

Your quote - "What I should of said is that exploitation of lithium in Chile is currently reserved by the state, unless you're able to obtain a special operating contract from the state".  Yes but the point I was making is that you only need a special operating contract for new code ground, which you did not clarify. You wouldn't make a good corporate or government advisor as your research and advice is slapstick.  Go have another gin and tonic if you find me 'insufferable' (said with a plumb in his mouth).