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

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

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: Stalled

Feb 04 2010

Europe is still weighing on sentiment as uninspiring economic data kept Wall Street at bay last night. Dow down 26.


The Overnight Report: Fear Subsides

Feb 03 2010

A strong US home sales result and some easing of Greek concerns added further fuel to yesterday’s relief rally. Dow up 111. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Manufacturing Rebound

Feb 02 2010

A welcome bounce followed a positive manufacturing sector read in the US. Dow up 118.


The Overnight Report: Down Day, Down Month

Jan 30 2010

After a positive start, Wall Street ends down again, with a raft of positive economic news brushed aside by an increasingly sceptical market.


The Overnight Report: Metals Sell-Off

Jan 28 2010

Wall Street put in a late rally post Fed-announcement, but metals had a horrible session last night. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Three Strikes, But Not Out

Jan 23 2010

Stocks were sold off for the third straight day on Wall Street, with investors brushing off mostly positive earnings on a host of issues.


What Time Is It On The Investment Clock?

Jan 22 2010

The investment clock is a useful tool that provides a useful insight into the direction of the investment environment.


Oz Minerals Doesn’t Disappoint

Jan 22 2010

Valuation issues and different views on copper keep stockbroker opinions on OZ Minerals divided.


BHP Quarterly A Mixed Bag

Jan 21 2010

BHP Billiton’s quarterly production report was something of a mixed bag.


The Overnight Report: The Worst Day Of The Year

Jan 16 2010

Stocks pulled back from 15-month highs on a weak consumer confidence read and news JPMorgan booked some steep loan losses. Dow down 0.9%.



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