Base Metals and Minerals

Lithium Rising As Electric Vehicles Take Hold

Sam Green of TradersCircle investigates the rapid global shift towards electric vehicles.

Feb 10 2017

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Macquarie cuts oil and LNG price outlook; Philippines throws another spanner in nickel works; China’s looming capacity reductions.

Feb 07 2017


Manganese Is Energy Critical

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills makes the case for manganese.

Feb 01 2017

More copper and less gold production is expected from OZ Minerals in coming years and Carrapateena’s imminent feasibility study could be a catalyst for the stock.

Jan 31 2017


Previous Stories

Week Ahead: 7th July 2013

Jul 06 2013

Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks looks over the latest movements in FX markets with an eye on the week ahead.


Material Matters: Gold And Gold Miners, Quarterly Outlook, Oil And Nickel

Jul 05 2013

Gold stocks face downgrades, Brent crude should rebound while nickel prices are likely to stay under pressure.


The Overnight Report: Doves At The Ready In Europe

Jul 05 2013

An easing of tension in Egypt, an easing of political tension in Portugal, and dovish commentary from both the ECB and BoE sent European stocks soaring last night in thin trade. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Rio To Remain Weak

Jul 04 2013

The Chartist reports no sign of a bounce on the charts for Rio Tinto, with further downside more likley.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Breaks, The World Wobbles

Jul 04 2013

Strong jobs numbers sent Wall Street off to a positive holiday break, while Egypt took focus and European issues resurfaced. Dow up 56. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Commodity Indices, Bulks Oversupply And Gold

Jul 03 2013

JP Morgan suspects it’s time to become overweight commodity indices. Prices for bulks remain under pressure. Goldman hails gold miner plans for quality versus quantity.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Squaring For A Break

Jul 03 2013

More solid US data were met by more world rumblings last night as traders eyed the fourth of July. Dow down 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Australia Cries Alone

Jul 02 2013

Positive data everywhere but China had global markets on the rise last night, and commodity prices jumping. Dow up 65. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Weekly Broker Wrap: Elections, Aussie Dollar And Retailing

Jul 01 2013

Stockbrokers zoomed in on the upcoming federal elections and the impact for corporate Australia. Plus what will the impact be of a weaker Aussie? More tough times for retailers?


The Monday Report

Jul 01 2013

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.



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