The key to success in mining lies in exploiting scale economies in regions with massive deposits, requiring substantial initial investments in infrastructure. Strategic investments can lead to very long-term lucrative earnings, exemplified by Chris Ellison's capital allocation strategy. By divesting a portion of an asset for a significant sum, he transformed the economics of the project, resulting in over 80% return on invested capital for a multi-decade infrastructure asset.

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