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 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 ā€“ 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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