Raw materials are the carbohydrates of our economy. Every country is dependent on commodities like coal, iron, steel, and agricultural products like wheat, corn, and soybeans.
These materials are not just for expansion and growth… but vital for economic survival.
Consider these stats…
China is using about 131 million tons of coal a year. World demand for steel is 1.24 billion metric tons. Iron ore production is around 2,240 million metric tons. And the U.S. production of wheat is estimated to be 2,106 million bushels.
What’s common amongst these numbers? MORE >>>