nationalization mining assets pays for pension, page-9

A dso operation won't take that long.
Dig it, rail it, ship it.

What is the alternative?

If the NMC appropriates existing resources and re-pay exploration expenses for assets that can't be developed for say 10 years Because the existing mining company can't get to it - similar to what South Africa has put in place.

Or they just acquire brownfield junior mining explores with proven resources.

The junior wins because they get taken over, and so does the taxpayer and pensioner.

Bottom line is if its profitable low risk dso operation Making millions for overseas shareholders , the same can be done for taxpayers