BRIC demand key driver for commodities

By Jennifer Bollen

27 July 2007 •

Strong commodity demand from BRIC countries is pushing the natural resources sector forwards, according to BlackRock.

Evy Hambro, manager of the BlackRock World Mining fund, highlights research from resources company BHP Billiton which estimates steady base metal consumption growth in BRIC countries to 2050. BHP Billiton...

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