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

Mining Shale Gas Drilling

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

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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: Lead And Zinc Fundamentals, Plus Iron Ore And Platinum

Jul 21 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Macquarie seeing lead as better placed than zinc and positives for both iron ore and platinum prices.


Technical Picture Remains Weak

Jul 21 2010

Last night saw US equities and commodities rally, but chartists maintain the technical picture for both still looks weak.


Previewing FY10 Results And FY11 Outlook

Jul 21 2010

Brokers are now making assessments of how the FY10 earning season will fare and what FY11 might bring.


The Overnight Report: Seller Beware

Jul 21 2010

Wall Street turned a 157 point loss in the Dow into a 75 point gain with little impetus last night. Apple blew the market away after the bell. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


A Guide To The Australian Reporting Season

Jul 20 2010

Australian companies begin reporting FY10 results next week. FNArena provides some useful tips for the small investor – what to look out for, and what traps not to fall into.


Can Oz Minerals Deliver Growth?

Jul 20 2010

Oz Minerals reported better than expected gold output and solid copper numbers for the June quarter but analysts are questioning where growth will come from in coming years.


The Overnight Report: Revenue Crunch

Jul 20 2010

Wall Street bungled its way to a gain last night but after-the-bell earnings from IBM disappointed, putting pressure on tonight’s trade. Dow up 56.


Material Matters: Oil Demand Upside, Mixed Outlook For Base Metals

Jul 19 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with CBA seeing scope for oil demand to surprise on the upside and some mixed data for base metals markets.


The Monday Report

Jul 19 2010

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


Rudi’s View: Q2 China Data Causing Downgrades

Jul 16 2010

China’s Q2 data failed to re-assure investors that all is fine and will remain fine inside the Middle Kingdom.



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