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

Hastings’ Rare Earth Development Begins

Mar 08 2012

Hastings Rare Metals has engaged independent experts to help take its highly valued rare earth project from scoping study to bankable feasibility study.


Material Matters: Precious Metals, Oil, Industrial Metals, And Zircon

Mar 08 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with reasons why positives for precious metals remain intact, oil and industrial metals markets and Iluka still a Buy despite a weaker zircon outlook.


The Overnight Report: Some Relief

Mar 08 2012

Fears of a Greek default eased last night, QE3 talk returned, and a good preliminary jobs number helped Wall Street bounce. Dow up 78. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: And There She Goes

Mar 07 2012

It’s taken a while, but finally Wall Street has found enough reason to stage a decent pullback. Dow down 200. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Short Report

Mar 06 2012

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.


The Overnight Report: China’s New Target

Mar 06 2012

Beijing lowered its GDP growth target to 7.5% from the long held 8% last night prompting a bit of a scare on markets. Dow down 14. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Material Matters: Geopolitical Risks Are Back, Dynamics Are Diverging

Mar 05 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with analysis of geopolitical risk and supply and demand issues in various markets and revisions to price forecasts.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Mar 05 2012

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.


The Monday Report

Mar 05 2012

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


The Overnight Report: Oil Causes A Scare

Mar 02 2012

Apparently erroneous reports of a pipeline explosion in Saudi Arabia sent oil soaring, mostly killing off Wall Street’s latest attempt to rally. Dow up 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)



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