And what is YOUR issue? Cheap power IS the road-block to further down streaming in the Bauxite industry. So WTF you talking about.
Incredible that you think you can bluff about "road-block[s]" without first specifying WHAT the "road-blocks" are blocking [my issue, BTW].
Need I remind you of your idiotic statement . . .:
"For these two industries, down-streaming coupled with modern and efficient production could keep them afloat. The Sugar industry has made some attempts and seem to be moving down this path. Bauxite is a lot more difficult given the type and size of investments needed. Couple this with Lindeners bruk-up and bun-down mentality, it's a virtually impossible task."
your turn
Exactly what don't you understand?
. . . you think you can bluff about "road-block[s]" without first specifying WHAT the "road-blocks" are blocking [my issue, BTW].
"Roadblock", what don't you understand, I am referring to a viable source of abundant and cheap power, like hydro. This has always prevented further downstreaming in bauxite. However, as I mentioned, it's a huge investment and careful analysis needs to be done. Thus my comment on the "bruk-up and bun-down mentality", which raises the hurdle. Remember, even Burnham quest for hydro power never came through.
Now, am I losing you somewhere?
. . . without first specifying WHAT the "road-blocks" are blocking