METAL DETECTIVE

Commodity surplus: too many questions

TOO many questions, not enough answers: that’s the mismatch facing miners as they try to work out what’s in store for commodities this year. In particular, how will Western Australia’s booming iron ore sector fare as more questions are asked of China? <i><b>The Metal Detective</i> by Stephen Bell</b>

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Naturally we’re all hoping for better times this year after a fairly dire 2011 that saw many commodities – including iron ore and copper – fall off their perches. Last year’s price volatility mostly...

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