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: Damn The Torpedoes

Apr 03 2013

Wall Street doesn’t much care about North Korea, or Europe for that matter. Dow up 89. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report (On Tuesday)

Apr 02 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Remember Italy?

Mar 28 2013

The world was reminded last night Italy still has no government, while Cyprus has moved to limit money transfers ahead of bank re-openings. Dow down 37. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Is There Value In BHP and Rio?

Mar 27 2013

The diversified miners and pure-play iron ore miners have underperformed the market this year and frustrated shareholders. Iron ore price fears are but one issue. Is there actually value in owning these companies?


Material Matters: Copper, China’s Property Tax And Coal

Mar 27 2013

As copper supply drifts to surplus the metal’s outlook is enmeshed in the Chinese property market. UBS looks at infrastructure plans to transport coal in the Galilee Basin.


The Overnight Report: Buy It Anyway

Mar 27 2013

The shadow of Cyprus and some mixed US economic data could not stop a return to strength on Wall Street. Dow up 111. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Cyprus Evokes Double Dutch

Mar 26 2013

Is Cyprus a template for other bail-outs? Maybe yes, maybe no, maybe European politicians have stuffed it up again. Dow down 64. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Regarding Our Current Commodity Super Cycle

Mar 25 2013

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills believes there are compelling reasons to invest in junior resource companies.


The Monday Report

Mar 25 2013

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


Greenback On The Launch Pad

Mar 22 2013

Analysts at Forex.com predict that the US dollar will put on a strong show this quarter now that the US recovery is seen to be gaining some traction.



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