FMC s Inadequate Response

shortage of copper and zinc in the foreseeable future as the speed with which the exploration of these metals had been taken on hand was disappointing. He said that despite adverse trading conditions in the world market, the Company was able to improve its exports of products. The Company could have done better if, subsequent to devaluation, the export promotion schemes had not been withdrawn. The Government has not included non- ferrous semis in the scheme of assistance for export of engineering goods. For some years to come assistance in the form of incentives would be required for non-traditional items like non-ferrous semis.