TOKYO -- Prices of mineral resources and other commodities have been rising sharply since the middle of 2020, reflecting not only a rapid recovery in demand but also tightened supply resulting from stagnant mining operations and distribution services.
Medium- and long-term structural factors such as investment curbs and rising demand in anticipation of decarbonization efforts are sending prices soaring.
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Natural resources exposed to growing supply risk
High prices seen continuing over mid- to long-term
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