Strong resources sector set to deliver higher returns China's strong recovery and global green-tinged stimulus packages stand the sector in good stead. Share Miners have entered 2021 in good shape as the strength of China’s COVID-19 recovery continues to surprise and governments around the world dig deep with stimulus packages. UBS is forecasting global economic growth of 6.1 per cent and growth of 8.2 per cent in China, the epicentre of resources and commodity demand. Though China may not be directly buying Australian coal, its presence in the market is positive for demand. Glen Hunt On the global front, that kind of growth hasn’t been seen since the 1970s and miners are in a strong position after emerging from 2020 with balance sheets boosted, capital spending in check and free cash flow at record levels in some cases.