Long-term shortage of non-ferrous metal ores

Zinc is a very important metal for galvanizing roofing sheets, a role for which it has no substitute. It has a base-life-index of between 30-60 years at current rate of extraction.

1. Long-term shortage of metalliferous ores and metal scrap
2. Long-term shortage of manufactured goods

1. Shortage of zirconium ores and concentrates
2. Shortage of titanium ores and concentrates
3. Shortage of tantalum ores and concentrates
4. Shortage of manganese ores and concentrates
5. Shortage of chromium ores and concentrates
6. Molybdenum ores and concentrates shortage
7. Instability of zinc trade
8. Instability of tin trade
9. Instability of nickel trade
10. Instability of lead trade
11. Instability of copper trade
12. Bauxite and aluminium concentrates shortage