RE:Rio invests in copper production !This is a short term move that makes complete sense for them and in no way impacts any decision regarding Casino. The two timelines are very different. As RIO pursues longer term assets for its portfolio, it needs to continue to be prepared to take advantage of midterm supply shortages with existing assets or "ready" acquisitions. I still believe that any RIO offer for Casino will be an all stock exchange deal. This avoids the spending of cash until everything is ready for them to acrually
construct the mine...which is at least 2-5 years away for road completion and permitting.