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Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin dicusses the longer-ranging price implications of the annual American Copper Council meeting.

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FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. DJ Carmichael believes shareholders in Forge will benefit, with or without corporate action.

National Australia Bank’s Manufacturing Activity Index fell sharply in the September quarter, reflecting a decline in business confidence and higher purchase costs.

According to Investment U, a recent pick up in the pace of consolidation in the gold sector is expected to continue in 2012.

Deutsche Bank has initiated coverage with a Buy rating on Ausdrill, bringing to five the number of positive views on the integrated mining services group.

Technical analysts at Barclays Capital remain bullish on gold.

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FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. RBS sees an asymmetrical risk-reward opportunity in Lynas which it suggests traders can fund with a struggling base metal miner.

Still tight market fundamentals and Iran adding to geopolitical pressures suggest the bias for oil prices remains to the upside.