Nov 2013 (yes a year ago)- New Colombia will submit an application for an environmental and work permit for raw building materials shortly. The company is preparing the application withgeologists to submit to the local environmental agency. Once submitted, the company expects a site visit within 10 days followed by a quick approval. It is the company's goal to generate revenue in January 2014. http://www.businessinsider.com/r-colombia-to-speed-environmental-licenses-for-energy-mining-projects-2014-9 There is currently a 90-day limit, but some companies have waited up to 19 months for an answer to their requests