Investing in metals and minerals
Industrial, or 'base' metals, include copper, aluminium and steel. Demand for copper in particular is seen as a key indicator of the health of the global economy. There are now several ways for investors to play metal prices.
Recent articles
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(27 October 09)
With the dollar's weakness, commodities have been booming recently. And over the next few months, commodities could deliver significant returns - with gold leading the way.
(22 October 09)
Industrial usage of rare earth metals has shot up over the last few years. And with China controlling much of the world's supply, there's big money to be made from producing them. Dan Fessler picks three companies to consider.
(09 October 09)
There is one metal that China has not yet cornered the market in: molybdenum, which makes steel resistant to corrosion and extreme heat. But China wants control of that, too. Eoin Gleeson examines the sector, and explains the best way to profit from molybdenum.
