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: If You Blinked…

Aug 13 2009

Strong late-season earnings reports spun Wall Street on a dime last night ahead of the Fed statement. Dow up 120.


The Overnight Report: Real Profit Taking

Aug 12 2009

Wall Street posted its biggest fall in five weeks last night, led by financials. Dow down 96. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Profit Taking

Aug 11 2009

With no economic data and the earnings season winding down, Wall Street took profits last night following Friday’s surge. Dow down 32.


The Overnight Report: Gettin’ Back To Work

Aug 08 2009

Stocks rallied to their highest levels since November after a better than expected jobs report boosted sentiment after a two-day downturn.


The Overnight Report: Awaiting US Unemployment

Aug 07 2009

Another choppy session, another recovery from the lows. Dow down 24.


The Overnight Report: Fighting Hard

Aug 06 2009

The Dow dropped over 100 points early on weak economic data but battled back during the session to close down 39. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: The Air Is Getting Thinner

Aug 05 2009

In a choppy session a big drop in US personal income was a conspicuous harbinger amidst the euphoria. Dow up 33.


The Overnight Report: 1000 Equals Fifty Percent

Aug 04 2009

The S&P hit 1000 last night to mark a 50% rally spurred on by global manufacturing data. Dow up 114.


The Overnight Report: A New Hope (For US Growth)

Aug 01 2009

A better than expected GDP result and an encouraging manufacturing read gave investors plenty to cheer about, but caution was always just below the surface.


Commodity Investors Should Focus On US, Europe

Jul 31 2009

The China story has run its course, suggests Barclays, and investors should now watch the US and Europe closely.



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