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 Overnight Report: The Pendulum Swings

Jul 20 2011

Apparent resolution in Washington and a back-down from the ECB combined with strong US earnings to produce the best day for Wall Street in months. Dow up 202.


Material Matters: Oil And Base Metal Forecasts Updated

Jul 19 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with brokers revising forecasts for oil and base metals, Chinese steel supporting iron ore and coal and a still tight mineral sands market.


The Overnight Report: Europe Stressed

Jul 19 2011

Analysts have done their own stress tests on Euro banks and found disturbing results, sending gold up through 1600. Dow down 94.


Reversal Looming For Nickel

Jul 18 2011

Technical analysts at Barclays report nickel’s run is about to run into a wall of resistance.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Jul 18 2011

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


The Monday Report

Jul 18 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Did I Say QE3?

Jul 15 2011

Wall Street gave up a promising start last night on qualification from the Fed chairman. Dow down 54.


Risk Rally Still On The Cards

Jul 14 2011

Technical market analysts at Barclays continue to see (technical) evidence the second half rally in risk assets remains on the cards.


The Overnight Report: I’ve Got Your Back, Says Uncle Ben

Jul 14 2011

Bernanke’s QE3 commitment sent Wall Street surging last night before debt ceiling arguments let the wind out of the sails. Dow up 44.


The Overnight Report: Pandemonium

Jul 13 2011

Global financial markets were all over the place last night amidst rumours, minutes and downgrades. Dow down 58.



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