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

Nov 28 2011

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


Material Matters: Further Volatility In Prices, Iron Ore Expectations Lowered

Nov 24 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with experts forecasting further volatility in commodity markets and JP Morgan lowering its iron ore expectations.


Gold: Focus To The Downside

Nov 24 2011

Market analysts at FXCM note the gold price has fallen below its 13-week average and appears to be working towards the 52-week average.


Copper Trying Hard

Nov 24 2011

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin notes robust copper demand from China, but is this enough to overcome European fears?


Sports Cars And Trucks

Nov 24 2011

By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArena The most important events last week, in my opinion, happened outside the scope of most…


The Overnight Report: The World Abandons Germany

Nov 24 2011

A disastrous bond auction in Germany indicates the world does not want to pay to be the saviour of Europe. Dow down 236.


Treasure Chest: BHP Option Strategy

Nov 23 2011

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Stuart McClure and Michael Jeffery of Austock explain how investors can elect to invest in BHP via a call option strategy.


The Overnight Report: IMF Applies Another Band-Aid

Nov 23 2011

The IMF announced liquidity measures to help stem European inflation while the Fed is still holding off on QE3. Dow down 53.


Material Matters: Base Metals In 2012, Falling Prices For Met Coal

Nov 22 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on nickel and coal, adjustments to base metal prices and trade ideas for 2012.


The Overnight Report: Held To Ransom By Politicians

Nov 22 2011

The US budget committee appears destined to fail to reach agreement by the deadline as European bond yields continue to rise. Dow down 255.



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