Coal market is red hot, but prices will moderate eventually
Coal has been a stellar performer lately, with prices advancing in recent contract negotiations for both metallurgi…
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Aluminum and nickel prices to rise: Daiwa Research
Aluminum prices will rise significantly in the medium term, with nickel seeing more modest gains, but a supply glut will drive zinc prices lower, according to a new report from the Tokyo-based Daiwa I…
Japan makes plans for energy, resources
Japan is highly sensitive to energy and resource markets because of its situation as a resource-poor nation, almost totally dependent on imported commodities. In view of the increased demand for commo…
Supercycle skeptics sound off
For the last two weeks, we’ve been hearing mostly positive views about the commodity supercycle. In the last of a 3-part series, more supercycle skeptics have their say.
Japan makes plans for energy and resources
Japan has a developed economy, ranking as the second largest economy behind the U.S., and the country is a part of …
The supercycle: Sprott weighs in
Last week, proponents of the commoditysupercycle shared their views. This week, we’ll hear from a supercycle believer, Eric Sprott, and a skeptic, Jeffrey Christian.
The commodity supercycle: myth or reality? Part 9
Eric Sprott is firmly in the bullish camp. Sprott is CEO of Sprott Inc. (SII-T), chairman of Sprott Resource Corp. …
The commodity supercycle: myth or reality? Part 8
Other cautious market commentators are concerned about the influence of investment demand on commodity prices. They…
The commodity supercycle: myth or reality? Part 7
Another cautious voice is that of Clement Gignac, chief economist and strategist for Montreal-based National Bank F…
The commodity supercycle: myth or reality? Part 6
Are there any market commentators who do not share this super-bullish stance? It turns out that there are a few of …
Annual BC mining report: strong performance in 2007
Vancouver – British Columbia’s mining industry produced strong financial results in 2007 driven as elsewhere by bas…
The commodity supercycle: myth or reality? Part 5
Patricia Mohr, vice-president economics at Toronto-based Scotiabank (BNS-T) is also a proponent of the bullish case…