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Posted Mon Feb 25 2008: from Financial Post: Global shortage of metals looming http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1203978209 "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." [Read more stories about: tipping point] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

The ApocaDocs say: Oh yeah -- FP validates our basic thesis on Peak Resources. We're not sure it's reason for celebration. NEXT> More stories: Methane, permafrost, and the Wild Card Creation Care, and evangelicals (Global shortage of metals looming) River herring decline has widespread effect France Halts Genetically Modified Corn Want to explore more? Try the PaniCloud!

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