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

The Monday Report (On Tuesday)

Jun 11 2013

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


The US Dollar And Commodity Prices

Jun 07 2013

An improving US economy is signalling a turnaround in the US dollar but the factors supporting this trend are slightly different this time around, with implications for commodity prices.


The Overnight Report: Blood On The Forex Floor

Jun 07 2013

The past 24 hours will go down as one of the maddest sessions in currency trading history. Dow up 80. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Metal Matters: Lead, Coal And Iron Ore

Jun 06 2013

Price momentum should improve among commodities, the lead market is balanced while coal still has it tough and Citi wonders what can be done about iron ore volatility.


The Overnight Report: Correction Fever

Jun 06 2013

Wall Street tumbled last night on weaker data and a stubborn fear of Fed tapering. Dow down 216. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: The Ups And Downs Of Fedspeak

Jun 05 2013

Hawkish Fedspeak sent Wall Street tumbling last night, but the buyers never miss an opportunity. Dow down 76. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Mixed Messages All Around

Jun 04 2013

A raft of mixed global manufacturing data, the ongoing Japanese slide, more Fed-speak, a bounce in commodity prices and a big bounce in the Aussie make for more confusion. Dow up 138. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Base Metals, Gold, Coal, Natgas And Oil

Jun 03 2013

A continuation of subdued growth is expected in 2013. Base metals, coal, gas and oil prices are expected to remain soft.


The Monday Report

Jun 03 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Bad News Is Still Good News

May 31 2013

Wall Street rallied last night on a weaker GDP result, implying a delayed Fed exit. Dow up 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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