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: Shutting Up Shop

Nov 25 2009

Low volumes, a switch to defensives, a rush for Treasuries. Wall Street is packing up for Christmas. Dow down 17.


The Overnight Report: Dollar Weakness Drives Wall Street

Nov 24 2009

A weak greenback and strong US home sales had Wall Street on a fly from the bell. Dow up 132.


Rudi On Thursday

Nov 23 2009

Weekly musings from your editor. Banks or resources? Find your answer inside.


The Overnight Report: A Long Trip To Get Nowhere

Nov 21 2009

Weak techs and a strong dollar kept a lid on an afternoon run, with investors still spooked by yesterday’s dismal economic data.


The Overnight Report: Reality Bites

Nov 20 2009

A surge in mortgage foreclosures sent Wall Street tumbling last night before a gradual claw-back. Dow down 93.


The Overnight Report: Housing Scores a ‘W’

Nov 19 2009

A sharp drop in US housing starts took any upside wind out of Wall Street’s sails last night. Dow down 11.


The Overnight Report: Trying Hard To Go On With It

Nov 18 2009

Stocks finished mildly higher despite a weak US dollar and poor data last night. Dow up 30.


The Overnight Report: Break Out

Nov 17 2009

Wall Street shot into new blue sky last night on retail sales and some subtle words from the Fed. Dow up 136. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: It’s Better To Hope Than Despair

Nov 14 2009

Stocks advance on a little upbeat retail news and hope that the recovery is gaining momentum. Dow up 0.7%.


The Overnight Report: Disinterest

Nov 13 2009

A stronger dollar and weaker oil gave Wall Street a reason to sell in a low volume session. Dow down 93.



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