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 Overnight Report: In Through The Out Door

May 14 2013

The timing of a Fed exit is the new hot topic on Wall Street, yet stocks closed flat last night. Dow down 26. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Rio Shareholders Should Not Hold Their Breath

May 13 2013

Yield-hungry shareholders are angry at Rio for not providing hand-outs, but management insists a pared back growth strategy is the right path for now.


The Monday Report

May 13 2013

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


Material Matters: Weak Prices, Base Metals, Oil And Oil Stocks

May 10 2013

Commodity prices remain weak and base metal surpluses are expected, while a resilient oil price puts the spotlight on mid cap oil stocks.


The Overnight Report: Greenback Surges

May 10 2013

No one’s entirely sure why, but last night the US dollar exploded through 100 yen and sent all other currencies, including the Aussie, tumbling. Dow down 22. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


China Seeking Copper

May 09 2013

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin suggests price and inventory moves provide clues China is looking to rebuild copper stocks.


The Overnight Report: Questions Over Chinese Data

May 09 2013

Wall Street opened lower but traded higher last night while yesterday’s Chinese trade data have drawn scepticism. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: More Psychological History

May 08 2013

The Dow closed above 15,000 for the first time ever last night on an 87 point gain, while the RBA rate cut was the talk of the town. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Is BHP A Buy?

May 07 2013

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report argues the value case for BHP at these levels.


The Monday Report

May 06 2013

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



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