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

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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