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

The Overnight Report: GFC Conquered

Apr 15 2010

Positive earnings and economic data sent the S&P 500 soaring through the Lehman breakdown level at 1200 last night. Dow up 103.


The Overnight Report: Intel Blows Them Away

Apr 14 2010

A big beat from Intel after the bell sets Wall Street up for a positive session tonight, following a choppy session last night. Dow up 13.


Material Matters: Copper And Gold In The Spotlight

Apr 13 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Analysts see copper and gold as the main beneficiaries from recent market events.


Australia’s Two-Speed Conundrum

Apr 13 2010

The RBA may have to change the way it approaches interest rates given the dominance of the booming resource states over the sluggish southern states.


The Overnight Report: Dow Stumbles Across The Line

Apr 13 2010

The Dow breached the 11,000 mark last night with little conviction, up 8 points on the close. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


Material Matters: Could Rate Rises Kill Commodities?

Apr 12 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions in the commodities markets. Analysts discuss the impact of rising global interest rates.


The Monday Report

Apr 12 2010

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


Material Matters: RMB Revaluation Takes Centre Stage

Apr 09 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Are the Chinese finally ready to revalue their currency? Who will benefit most?


The Overnight Report: Chain Sale Bonanza

Apr 09 2010

Surging same-store sales diverted attention away from Greece last night allowing Wall Street to recover from negative into positive. Dow up 29.


The Overnight Report: The Parthenon Is Crumbling

Apr 08 2010

The situation in Greece continues to deteriorate as investors rush US ten-years. Dow down 72.



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