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: Copper And Iron Ore, Japan And China

Jul 05 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on demand expectations for Japan and China in copper and bulk commodity markets.


The Overnight Report: Rocket’s Red Glare

Jul 05 2011

It was a quiet offshore session with the US closed for Independence Day.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earning Forecast Changes

Jul 04 2011

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


The Monday Report

Jul 04 2011

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


July Usually Positive For Commodities

Jul 01 2011

Barclays Capital’s analysis of seasonal trends for July shows mixed results across equity markets, but commodities, copper in particular, should perform strongly.


The Overnight Report: Happy New Year

Jul 01 2011

The June quarter ended with a bang on Wall Street as Greek fears faded. Dow up 152.


Material Matters: Weaker Oil Good For Metals, Nickel And LNG

Jun 30 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with comments on oil and base metal prices, Chinese construction activity, nickel, iron ore and the Oz LNG sector.


The Overnight Report: Almost There

Jun 30 2011

Greece has approved its austerity package in principle on a night full of positive news. Dow up 72.


Material Matters: Demand From Brazil And China, Coal And Oil

Jun 29 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on Brazil and China’s impact on commodities, positives for coal and steel and the release of strategic oil reserves.


The Overnight Report: High Hopes For Athens

Jun 29 2011

Wall Street posted another strong rally ahead of tonight’s Greek vote and some surprising data at home. Dow up 145.



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