South32 are a globally diversified metals and mining company with a portfolio of high quality, well maintained, cash generative assets producing bauxite, alumina, aluminium, thermal and metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc.

In this issue: World steel output is showing strong growth again and equity markets break through resistance to reach new rally or all time highs. Non-OECD growth and robust US housing stats are good for the Resources Sector. Read this latest Dawes Points to better understand the global forces that drive resources sector investment.