The Canadian resource sector has recovered nicely from the
worldwide decline in commodity prices, public company valuations
and M&A activity that was experienced earlier in the year. As
economies and financial markets around the world begin to
stabilize, we see excellent opportunities and advantages for
investors in the Canadian resource sector. In this regard, the
following factors are significant.
Domestic and international supply of natural resources
With an abundance of base metals (in particular iron, copper,
zinc and nickel), precious metals (in particular gold, silver and
platinum), uranium, diamonds, coal, oil and gas, controlled by
Canadian companies, both domestically and internationally, there is
an enormous source of supply for the global economy. The Canadian
entities exploiting such natural resources have a voracious
appetite for capital and are open to takeover, investment or joint
ventures.
