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: Thanks Given For Ceasefire

Nov 22 2012

Wall Street shook off Greece and embraced a Middle East ceasefire before disappearing at lunchtime ahead of the holiday break. Dow up 48. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Which Miners? Which Commodities?

Nov 21 2012

It’s a tricky business picking future winners in mining and commodities but Blackrock and Citi have a stab at it.


The Overnight Report: Buyers Holding The Fort

Nov 21 2012

Wall Street dipped on cliff talk from Bernanke last night, but recovered from a decent drop to be flat at the close. Dow down 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: A Commodity Market Overview, Nickel, Oil and Coal

Nov 20 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with CIMB offering an overview of commodity markets and updates on nickel, oil and coal.


The Overnight Report: Then Suddenly, The Clouds Parted

Nov 20 2012

Optimistic rhetoric from politicians and positive US housing data swung Wall Street back to risk-on last night ahead of the Thanksgiving break. Dow up 207. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Positive Tin Outlook Makes Kasbah A Buy

Nov 19 2012

OctaPhillip is positive on the longer-term outlook for tin prices and to reflect this upgrades its rating on junior play Kasbah Resources to Buy.


Global Copper Production Under Stress

Nov 19 2012

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills discusses supply constraints for copper which should interest commodity investors.


The Monday Report

Nov 19 2012

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


Material Matters: Coal, Zinc, Mineral Sands and Fertiliser

Nov 16 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on coal, zinc, fertiliser and mineral sands.


The Overnight Report: Devil In The Data

Nov 16 2012

It was not a good night for data across the globe, but at least Wall Street closed off its lows for once. Dow down 28. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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