If we start with 'NIPA had already recognized mineral exploration as investment, and in 1996, NIPA reclassified government purchases of plant and equipment as investment.', does it make sense to conclude with 'NIPA said mineral exploration is not an investment.'
NIPA had already recognized mineral exploration as investment, and in 1996, NIPA reclassified government purchases of plant and equipment as investment.###NIPA said mineral exploration is not an investment.