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: More On Henry, More On Resource Stocks

May 05 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with differening opinions as to whether resource stocks are over-reacting to the Henry tax review.


The Overnight Report: Europe Tanks, Wall Street Follows

May 05 2010

European markets gave the Greek rescue a vote of no confidence last night sparking a huge flight to quality and sending stocks and commodities tumbling. Dow down 225.


The Henry Confusion

May 04 2010

While the proposed resource tax is nothing but bad from an industry point of view, confusion over details has led to varying analyst interpretations before we even consider whether this legislation will pass.


May Usually Good For Equities, Energy And Precious Metals

May 03 2010

Barclays Capital’s review of seasonal trends shows May tends to be a positive month for equities, energy and precious metals.


Bearish Chart Signal For Copper

May 03 2010

To add further to copper’s woes, April has left a bearish signal on price charts.


The Monday Report

May 03 2010

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


Material Matters: Infra Issues To Support Coal, Plus Technical Levels For Metals

Apr 30 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with infrastructure issues in South Africa likely to support coal but copper seen at a risk of a deeper correction.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Back In Business

Apr 30 2010

Confident of a Greek rescue, Wall Street embraced a raft of strong earnings reports and positive economic data last night. Dow up 122.


How Deep The Fall For Copper?

Apr 29 2010

Copper has surprised to the downside and experts are now asking: when will copper prices stop falling?


The Overnight Report: Spain Downgraded, Wall Street Shrugs

Apr 29 2010

Wall Street dismissed the inevitable downgrading of Spain last night and instead embraced the Fed’s brighter picture. Dow up 53.



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