RE: Sake of BR15 Jul 2024 10:30
"But surely, as POC rises, this also means that the other plays become even more attractive, leaving BR still well down the list of potential buyouts. Or am I missing something?"
Yes you are missing something.
Your view makes sense if the other more attractive mines with a lower economic margin could meet all the coper demand.
The less attractive and very unattractive mines will need to be opened and opened.
Paying more money for copper doesnt mean there is more available copper. It has to be mined to meet the much higher demand.