Goldman Sachs expects returns from commodities over 12 months of 31% based on the S&P GSCI.

Production likely to fall, miner says.

After making more money than ever in the last few years, some of the world’s top energy traders are using the cash to expand in metals and agriculture.

Teck owns four copper mines in South America and Canada that produced 270,000 metric tons last year.

Concern about the reliability of LME prices has led some producers and consumers to try and find alternatives.

ATAC Resources is now set to be sold to Hecla Mining in a deal valued at C$31 million.

BHP flagged a brightening demand outlook in the top steel producer country.

Demand recovery is expected in mid or late-March, according to some market participants.