article_snippet: At the time VCS Mining's 'gold exploitation permit' was awarded, according to a press release from the company, it was one of only two firms to get one.
article_snippet: And VCS mining has an option to renew the terms for 25 years.
highlights_snippet: Book due out in May describes alleged sweetheart deal that netted VCS Mining a gold concession that hadn't been issued to anyone in 50 years .
  