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: China To The Rescue

Jun 15 2011

Global markets liked the not-as-bad-as-feared Chinese numbers and US retail sales gave Wall Street a kicker last night. Dow up 123.


The Overnight Report (Friday): Global Economic Fear

Jun 12 2011

Weak Chinese trade data were just one element spooking Wall Street on Friday. Dow down 172. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: And On The Seventh Day

Jun 10 2011

Wall Street broke a six-day losing streak last night with a tempered bounce following positive trade data. Dow up 75.


Material Matters: Iron Ore, Thermal Coal, And Base Metals

Jun 09 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with arguments in support of continued strength in iron ore and thermal coal prices plus updates on base metals.


The Overnight Report: OPEC Implosion

Jun 09 2011

OPEC failed to agree on a quota last night while Wall Street struggles to find impetus. Dow down 21.


Copper Leading Equities Higher?

Jun 08 2011

Technical market analysts at Barclays report recent price action in copper is positive for equities.


Iluka In A Sweet Spot

Jun 08 2011

Iluka has again guided to higher prices for its products and the update has seen brokers lift earnings forecasts and price targets for the stock.


The Overnight Report: No QE3

Jun 08 2011

Ben Bernanke quashed any expectations of QE3 in the near future last night, sending Wall Street plunging from its initial rally. Dow down 19.


What’s Really Going On With Copper?

Jun 07 2011

MineLife’s Gavin Wendt is more comfortable with his outlook for higher copper prices post the recent correction from peak highs.


The Overnight Report: S&P 500 Breaks Support

Jun 07 2011

Wall Street continued its post-jobs slide last night, sending the S&P through technical support. Dow down 61.



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