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

Material Matters: Gold, Zinc, Copper, Thermal Coal and Steel

Jun 16 2016

Gold prices on the rise; zinc peaking; Macquarie remains bearish on copper; surprising rally in thermal coal; iron ore in holding pattern; Macquarie’s China tour.


The Overnight Report: Hawkish Yesterday, Dovish Today

Jun 16 2016

Expectations of a Fed rate rise have faded further as the Fed swings back into dovish mode. Dow down 34. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Will I Stay Or Will I Go Now

Jun 15 2016

Markets continue to be dominated by Brexit fears. Dow down 57. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report (On Tuesday)

Jun 14 2016

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


The Overnight Report: Nowhere To Run To

Jun 10 2016

The Dow is unable as yet to break through 18,000, closing down 10 last night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Coking Coal, Copper, Nickel And Iron Ore

Jun 09 2016

Coking coal prices; sudden jump in copper stocks; nickel profitability; short-term upside for iron ore.


The Overnight Report: Slow Grind

Jun 09 2016

In rising 66 points, the Dow has closed above 18,000 in unspectacular fashion. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Bridge Too Far

Jun 08 2016

The Dow rallied 80 points last night, hit 18,000, and promptly fell back down to close up 17. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Flip Flop

Jun 07 2016

Janet Yellen has effectively confirmed no Fed rate hike this month. Dow up 113. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 06 2016

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



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