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Planetary Resources is establishing a new paradigm for resource discovery and utilization that will bring the solar system into humanity’s sphere of influence. Their technical principals boast extensive experience in all phases of robotic space missions, from designing and building, to testing and operating.

China had a massive surge in its demand for commodities over the past decade, fueled by its housing boom and infrastructure investment boom. From 2000 to 2010, China’s imports (in value terms) of iron ore surged by 42.5 times, thermal coal 248 times and copper 16.2 times. During the same period, its production (in quantity terms) for aluminum jumped by 441.8%, cement 219.5% and steel 396.0%.

Silver price spiked.  We expected this price action posting here earlier this month and here in December last year.

 The All Ordinaries index ended the day 2 points lower to close at 4278.6.

What are alternative assets? From cars to coffee, demand for choice in all aspects of life is the hallmark of the modern consumer. Investments are no different. While traditional portfolios have been constructed from cash, fixed interest, shares and property, the search for a greater choice of assets and returns has led to expansion in the alternative investments (alternatives) sector.