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

Maintenance: Mining’s New Phase

Dec 05 2012

As mining moves from exploration to production, adaptable contractors will benefit from the increased need to maintain mines and plant.


The Overnight Report: The Volatility Subsides

Dec 05 2012

Wall Street is no longer charging up and down on every little Cliff comment, rather hanging in there to await a resolution. Dow down 13. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: China The Only Positive

Dec 04 2012

Global PMI data has China feeling lonely with its manufacturing expansion as Cliff offers up a potential deadlock. Dow down 59. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Australian Stocks: What Happened Today?

Dec 03 2012

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.


Material Matters: Steel, Bulks And Mineral Sands

Dec 03 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with reviews of the Chinese steel market, bulk commodity prices and expectations for mineral sands.


The Monday Report

Dec 03 2012

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


Australian Stocks: What Happened Today?

Nov 30 2012

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.


The Overnight Report: Silly Season? Absolutely

Nov 30 2012

Cliff ahead. Plenty of tedious ups and downs in between. Dow up 36. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Australian Stocks: What Happened Today?

Nov 29 2012

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.


Material Matters: Copper, Aluminium, Fuel Oil And Iron Ore

Nov 29 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with updates on copper and bauxite, the Asian oil fuel market and China’s iron ore tax.



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