Green economy plans fuel new metals and energy 'supercycle'

Chinese growth and plans for post-Covid recovery powering commodities boom, say analysts

The global economy could be on the brink of a new commodity supercycle" as governments prepare to use a green industrial revolution to kickstart growth following the coronavirus pandemic.

The price of commodities, such as energy and metals, have reached record highs in recent weeks despite the ongoing spread of Covid-19 and are expected to climb further as countries embark on plans for a green economic recovery.