In 1995, Bre-X Minerals, the tiny Canadian mining company, struck gold. Deep in the jungle of Borneo, he discovered that he was one of the largest and most economically viable gold deposits in the world. Almost immediately, the company stock price shot up, and its leaders were surrounded by seeking investors and potential partners. They also stuck in a relationship based on a policy of Indonesia. To mine the gold, and reap Bre-X management should establish several important relationships with financial partners outside Indonesia with the political and business partners in the country. However, to find out who the union is no easy task. The case describes how the Bre-X management is reviewing its strategic options and assess the benefits and risks of key relationships. "Hide
by Jeffrey Bell, Christine Dinh-Tan, Philip Purnama, Debora L. Spar Source: Harvard Business School 24 pages. Publication Date: October 10, 1997. Prod. #: 798002-PDF-ENG
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