Actually, on reflection, BASSA has achieved something. They have been brilliantly consistent in saying 'NO' to the way forward.
So, if someone always says no, you default to not asing them the question in the first place. Notice what is happening at the moment. BASSA has no control over anything because they have said 'NO'. No more questions are being asked of BASSA, so they can no longer say no.
No, is not an answer in negotiations. Yes, is the answer. But, you have to be at the table in order to say yes..... and not just be an item on the menu.