A Comment -- General Comments From an Expert (A Commentary)

Needs equity.

Going into a weaker environment for base metals.

Likes it a lot. Will do well on gas increases.

Good overall base metal company.

Dividend 5%. Steels should improve.

Not a fan of airlines.

Good dividend. Base metals should improve.

Have cut their costs very well. Not sure there's much upside left.

Too much debt and will need financing. Have a good product.

Restructured for cost savings. Not sure if there is much more upside left in the near term.

Needs some funding. Prefers Telus, Rogers AT&T Wireless. Bell Mobile.

Likes their outlook. Good dividend and good balance sheet.

A good company. Waiting for improvement in Industrial Production before getting into base metals.

Still has room to move up further in 2002.

Selected for those who are bearish on the economy. Has strong contractual relationships with a managable cost structure.