Base Metals

Massive infrastructure development, especially in China and India, continues to drive worldwide demand for base metals.
Primary uses include: galvanizing metal (Zinc), basic wiring for allelectrical circuits (Copper), stainless steel (Nickel).

Sources: Saskatchewan Industry and Resources, CIBCWorld Markets

…With the current growth rate in demand for copper running at over 400,000 tons annually, even assuming all capacity is brought on line, within three to four years available supply will not be able to meet world demand.

Doug Casey, Chairman of Casey Research