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: Oh No Not Again

Feb 01 2011

Out of left field in January came Egypt. Have I seen this movie before? Dow up 68. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


Chinese Buyers Cautious On Copper

Jan 28 2011

Barclays Capital has met with a number of players in the Chinese copper market and found sentiment remains cautious at current price levels.


Overhead Resistance Versus Break-Out Potential

Jan 27 2011

ATW’s Jerry Simmons observes several USD-leveraged assets are facing fierce overhead resistance.


Copper: Between Substitution And Supply Deficit

Jan 20 2011

Copper is at near record highs to start 2011 but aside from some shorter-term pressures a tight market is expected to push prices higher in coming years.


Silver And Nickel In The Lead?

Jan 19 2011

Technical market analysts believe silver and nickel are currently leading their peers, suggesting more upside potential.


Copper, Euro And Oil

Jan 17 2011

ATW’s Jerry Simmons has cast his technical eye over price charts for copper, the euro and crude oil.


The Overnight Report: Pass The Egg Nog

Dec 24 2010

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the snow is so delightful. And there’s really no place to go, except the beach. Dow up 14.


The Overnight Report: Mixed Data, Mixed Markets

Dec 23 2010

Wall Street regained its disinterest level last night as mixed economic data and a fast approaching holiday tempered enthusiasm. Dow up 26.


The Overnight Report: China To Rescue Europe?

Dec 22 2010

Soothing words from Beijing and M&A activity in the North American financial market had Wall Street finally in a more bullish mood last night. Dow up 54.


The Overnight Report: It’s Tough Going

Dec 21 2010

Korea and Europe weighed on Wall Street last night and once again positive momentum was hard to find. Dow down 13.



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