Opinion

OZ Minerals latches onto Brazil's whale

Andrew Cole's copper strategy in Brazil revolves around the idea that small and rich can be a beautiful thing. He has now been joined in that view by Vale.

Matthew StevensColumnist

Nov 29, 2019 – 12.00am

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For just a second, Andrew Cole seems a little uncomfortable to hear OZ Minerals described as a pilot fish that has attached itself to Brazilian mining's whale. But he quickly finds himself quite liking the idea.

“That is a good way to think about it,” he agreed.