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Clean Coal: Myth, Misnomer Or Manifestly Real? (Part II)

Dec 15 2009

There are a handful of UCG projects underway in Australia, but well advanced in the race to commercial production is Energie Future – an Australian company with UCG interests in the US.


Clean Coal: Myth, Misnomer Or Manifestly Real? (Part I)

Dec 14 2009

Politicians like to throw money at the concept in order to win votes on both sides of the climate change debate, but is “clean coal” just a smokescreen? Or is it as easy as U-C-G? Investors may wish to take note.


LNG: Gold Mine Or Glut?

Sep 23 2009

Australia has become very excited about LNG. But does Australia’s LNG industry really have any hope against world gas powerhouses, particularly Qatar?


The Long And Short Term Of Commodities (Part II)

Sep 17 2009

A short term correction may be in the cards, but what of the longer term China effect? And how are the various metals and minerals placed?


The Long And Short Term Of Commodities (Part I)

Sep 07 2009

Is the commodity rally a genuine reflection of improving demand conditions, or just a speculative accident waiting to happen?


FNArena Launches New Service: The R-Factor

Aug 10 2009

FNArena on Monday launched a new service on its website that allows looking two years ahead, while comparing EPS growth, valuation and dividends on a relative basis against ASX200 constituents.


Nickel

Jul 30 2009

This forlorn metal is contemplating a new lease of life.


Could The Market Retest The Lows?

Jul 22 2009

The rally has lost momentum, it would seem. Perhaps this is a pattern we could have foreseen based on history?


The US Dollar’s Downward Path

Jul 10 2009

Few economists disagree that, ultimately, the US dollar is in a downtrend. But unlike previous dollar declines, this time it is emerging markets against which the dollar is overvalued.


An Introduction To: Trading FX Markets

Jul 09 2009

Everything you always wanted to ask about trading currencies, plus some more.