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: Gone Sailing

Oct 12 2010

It was Columbus Day in the US and nothing happened. Dow up 3.


Material Matters: More Revisions To Forecasts For Bulks, Base And Precious Metals

Oct 11 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities as brokers revise price forecasts and stock recommendations.


Market Strategists Prefer Risk (But RBS Warns)

Oct 11 2010

Market strategists at Macquarie and UBS suggest investors should continue seeking risk assets, but RBS strategists are less comfortable.


The Monday Report

Oct 11 2010

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


Brokers Continue To Discover Discovery Metals

Oct 08 2010

As Discovery Metals continues to develop its Boseto copper project in Africa the company is gaining more market attention.


The Overnight Report: Squaring Up Ahead Of Jobs

Oct 08 2010

Wall Street opened stronger before a big square-up occurred in all markets ahead of tonight’s jobs numbers and their QE2 implications. Dow down 19.


Material Matters: Copper, Aluminium, Gold And Steel

Oct 07 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Barclays Capital positive on commodities, Goldman Sachs bullish on copper and some headwinds for both gold and steel.


The Overnight Report: No Such Thing As Bad News

Oct 07 2010

Wall Street shook off a weak private sector jobs report to close flat on heightened QE2 anticipation. Dow up 22. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: All The Way With The BoJ

Oct 06 2010

The Bank of Japan moved yesterday to introduce widespread QE measures, prompting Wall Street to contemplate what other central bank might do the same. Dow up 193.


Historical Trends For The December Quarter

Oct 05 2010

Barclays Capital explores historical fourth quarter trends for stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities.



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