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

Mining Shale Gas Drilling

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

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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

Oct 15 2012

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


Material Matters: Copper, Gold and Thermal Coal

Oct 12 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with brokers positive on copper and gold while UBS warms to thermal coal.


The Overnight Report: Spanish Downgrade Applauded

Oct 12 2012

Spain is downgraded, putting more pressure on Madrid, while Apple’s influence on US indices continues to be significant. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: China, Growth And Iron Ore

Oct 11 2012

Economists see a tough road to recovery for China. GDP growth, iron ore forecasts and other commodity prices are revised.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Loses Its Bottle

Oct 11 2012

Spain, Greece, US earnings, economy downgrades, the fiscal cliff – eventually something had to give. Dow down 128. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: All A Mistake?

Oct 10 2012

A sudden plunge in the euro last night that sent Wall Street packing has been blamed on a misquote in Spanish bond yields. Dow down 110. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Columbus Calm

Oct 09 2012

Wall Street did a whole lot of nothing last night on a part holiday as earnings approach and eurozone finance ministers meet. Dow down 26. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Monday Report

Oct 08 2012

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


The Overnight Report: A Debatable Rally

Oct 05 2012

Round one went to Wall Street’s man Romney, but a bounce in oil and more confirmation from the ECB were also factors last night night. Dow up 80. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Copper Proving Resilient

Oct 04 2012

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin is long copper despite a weaker global economy, and explains why.



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