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

Base Materials In La-La Land?

Apr 07 2010

Prices for base metals and oil do not seem to be justified by plain market fundamentals. But does this mean they are unsustainable?


The Overnight Report: Little Impetus

Apr 07 2010

Wall Street went nowhere last night as markets digested the Fed minutes and a Treasury bond auction went quite well.


Equities Good, Commodities Mixed In April And June Quarter

Apr 01 2010

Barclays Capital notes Oz equities in particular do well in April and the June quarter, while commodity returns and currency markets offer more mixed returns.


Regulator To Standardise Broker Ratings

Apr 01 2010

In the ongoing process of post-GFC regulatory changes, ASIC is looking to formalise stock broker recommendations in the wake of investor complaints.


The Overnight Report: Not With A Bang

Apr 01 2010

The first quarter ended on a nervous note in the US as jobs forecasts were tested. Volume was poor for an end of quarter session. Dow down 50.


Commodities Higher On Euro, End Of Quarter Buying

Mar 31 2010

Prices for commodities continue rising fueled by euro strength and end of quarter buying.


The Overnight Report: Europe Not Out Of The Woods

Mar 31 2010

Greek bonds began to topple again last night while Ireland was forced to take on bank debt, all amidst a flurry of disinterest on Wall Street. Dow up 11. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


Bouncing Euro Catalyst For Surging Commodities

Mar 30 2010

A rallying euro has helped commodities rallying too these past trading sessions, but what will come next?


The Overnight Report: Commodity Funds Run Riot

Mar 30 2010

With two nights to go in the quarter commodity funds decided to buy with gusto last night following a successful Greek bond issue. Dow up 45.


Experts See Continued Price Support For Commodities

Mar 29 2010

As commodity prices continue to recover from the February correction more brokers have taken time to review their outlooks for various markets in the sector.



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