POZ succeeded where MAK failed is because of the slurry...

POZ succeeded where MAK failed is because of the slurry pipeline. STB is only 80km from the coast and beats POZ 220km distance. IMO, a slurry option will handle 10mtpa better than a rail system. Also, a slurry pipeline can be directed to a new, more convenient new port; whereas the old rail system may need to end at the old port.

The end result is a low capex (open pit) and low transport cost $3/t (slurry pipeline) will leave the competitors for dead.