exploring raw material deposits by means of cooperation projects.

Germany has always been able to rely on commodity imports, and at present there is no sign of this situation changing

Maintaining supplies is primarily the responsibility of the private sector, which does so by trading on the basis of long-term contracts with sources in as many different regions as possible, by obtaining holdings in producer companies and trading on their own behalf, as well as by building up reserves, carrying out materials research and recycling materials.