- IKN is an anonymous blogger, therefore we can ignore any proven fact that is stated against the company. Because.... internet!
- IKN mixes fact and fiction, without of course mentioning any of the imaginary fictions (hint: there are none)
- GORO prefers to ignore the legally required permitting requirements of any mining company but "voluntarily pursue" other programs at its ops, which doesn't just make it good, but actually better than any company that's operating legally.
- GORO is a good corporate citizen which refuses to pay its fines.
- Oh, IKN is written anonymously and mixes fact and fiction...did we mention that before?
Anyway, read Greg Patterson's reply to the IKN post.
From: Greg PattersonSent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 10:37:43 AM PSTSubject: RE: Arista Fine
XXXX,IKN (he does not write under his real name) has been a critic of the Company for years. We believe his statements mix fact and fiction for a salacious story.What I can tell you is the Company continues to voluntarily pursue the Mexico Clean Industry Program at its operations, and therefore puts itself under additional environmental scrutiny in that regard. The Company has in its possession the LAU permit. The Company disagrees with the fine (and is being advised by counsel to fight it). Regardless, we will still be working towards our Clean Industry Program status, again on a voluntary and very transparent basis with the authorities.The unfortunate fatalities and this fine have nothing to do with each other.IKN is known for producing salacious stories that twist facts with fiction. Perhaps that is why he chooses to write under an anonymous blog? As I mentioned he has criticized the Company for years and we continually prove him false as we reached production, have had 6 consecutive years of profitability and organic growth, have returned $110M in shareholder dividends and have been awarded Mexico’s ESR seal for three consecutive years which demonstrates the Company is a socially, cultural, environmental and economic positive impact company. None of these things will ever make it into an IKN criticism.