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Commodity Glut Spells Trouble for Producing Countries

Commodity Glut Spells Trouble for Producing Countries

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Jun 09, 2012
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There is plenty of anecdotal evidence of ingots of copper, nickel and other metals piling up in warehouses in China, suggesting a huge potential supply glut. But the problem facing many mineral producers in countries such as Australia, Indonesia and Brazil is not just a short-term one.

The bigger picture is telling us that a 10 year upcycle in commodity …

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