Global shortage of metals looming

Global shortage of metals looming

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Peak oil has lots of press, but what about peak copper? Peak zinc? Peak gold? Sounds preposterous, but maybe it's not so far-fetched. Nearly every commodity is experiencing some supply issues, for a host of reasons. Add it all up, and it means potential supply shortages in the future. Demand may slacken this year, but in the next 10 years today's high commodity prices may actually look like a bargain.

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If anyone has been watching the commodities markets, metals are climbing fast. Silver alone is almost up to $20 an ounce. The collapse of South African infrastructure and mining has sent Platinum rocketing over $2100 an ounce. This is only going to get worse or better depending if your an investor or not.

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