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: Steady But Uncertain

Apr 14 2011

Oil consolidated last night but a positive result from JP Morgan was not what it seemed. Dow up 7.


Price Outlook For Nickel Keeps Experts Divided

Apr 13 2011

While Citi and Deutsche bank see positive fundamentals for the nickel market, Goldman Sachs is less bullish, the different views resulting in different stock ratings in the sector.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Follows The Fallout

Apr 13 2011

Wall Street took a lead last night from the Asian session yesterday in falling on nuclear concerns and the pullback in oil. Dow down 117.


Coppermoly, The Laggard

Apr 12 2011

Coppermoly is exploring on New Britain island in PNG and with Barrick of Canada farming into what appear prospective leases, Intersuisse initiates coverage with a Spec Buy rating.


Not Convinced About Kagara Zinc

Apr 12 2011

The Chartist remains sceptical about Kagara Zinc shares post the recent bounce in share price.


The Overnight Report: Off And Running

Apr 12 2011

Wall Street was quiet last night ahead of the post-bell Alcoa report which kicks off earnings season, despite a big drop in oil.


Material Matters: Ongoing Price Revisions, Gold-Oil Relationship

Apr 11 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with ANZ and Morgan Stanley adjusting forecasts and a study showing gold is a beneficiary of oil price spikes.


The Monday Report

Apr 11 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Aftershock Rocks Wall Street

Apr 08 2011

Another quake and tsunami warning in Japan saw the Dow plunge 100 points in minutes last night before the warning was canceled. Dow down 17.


Why Nickel And Cobalt Should Be On Investors’ Radar

Apr 07 2011

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills offers some insights into the nickel and cobalt market.



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