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: OK, Now Inhale Deeply And Hold It

Jul 11 2009

A down day capped off the fourth straight negative week on Wall Street, its longest weekly losing streak since the spring rally began in March. Dow down 0.45%.


The Overnight Report: Alcoa Offers Pause For Thought

Jul 10 2009

Wall Street halted its switch back into defensive mode last night as investors squared up ahead of more earnings results. Dow up 4. (Locked for subsrcibers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: More Switching As Commodities Collapse

Jul 09 2009

Oil led the commodity complex sharply lower last night before buyers rushed into defensives once more. Dow up 14.


US Regulator To Limit Commodity Speculation

Jul 08 2009

Exchange-traded funds have been blamed for extreme volatility in energy and food prices.


Playing The Copper Price Impact On Forex Markets

Jul 07 2009

Research shows the currencies of the major copper producing nations reflect copper prices and this offers FX market opportunities.


The Overnight Report: Losing Faith

Jul 07 2009

Wall Street fell back into defensive mode last night in a delayed reaction to last week’s jobs report. In a day of switching, Dow up 44.


Rudi On Thursday

Jul 06 2009

Weekly musings from your editor. What is really pushing up prices of commodities?


Current Base Metals Prices Not Sustainable, Says Fortis

Jul 03 2009

Base metal prices are not supported by fundamentals, argues Foris, so any reduction in Chinese buying could generate a correction.


The Overnight Report: Men Not At Work

Jul 03 2009

A shock unemployment number sent Wall Street tumbling ahead of the holiday. Dow down 220.


The Overnight Report: A Good Start

Jul 02 2009

Healthy economic data allowed Wall Street to open the quarter on a positive note. Dow up 57. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)



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