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: Stability Returns For Now

Jun 18 2009

There were no shocks on regulatory reform and Wall Street took the day to resettle. Dow down 7.


The Overnight Report: It’s Not All Green Shoots

Jun 17 2009

Mixed data in the US and a lack of buying support sent Wall Street lower again last night. Dow down 100.


The Overnight Report: Reality Check

Jun 16 2009

Weak economic data and support for the greenback sent commodities and stocks tumbling last night. Dow down 187.


The Overnight Report: Saving It Up For A Late Kick

Jun 13 2009

A sideways day was capped by a late buying frenzy that stretched the rally’s high water mark just a little higher.


The Overnight Report: Now We Can All Get Some Sleep

Jun 12 2009

The 30-year bond auction went well, commodities shot up again, and the S&P squeaked in a new high. Dow up 30.


The Overnight Report: Battling Against The Bonds

Jun 11 2009

US stock markets fell after the bond auction last night but rallied back after the bond market closed. Dow down 25.


The Overnight Report: Commodities In A Frenzy

Jun 10 2009

Base metals soared through chart levels and oil broke US$70 last night as the stock market trod water. Dow down 1 point.


The Overnight Report: Stocks in Bondage

Jun 09 2009

As US bond yields continue higher, stocks are struggling to rally. Dow unchanged.


The Overnight Report: Jobs Do The Job

Jun 06 2009

Mixed jobs data confuses investors and tech stocks drag, while a resurgent US Dollar wipes some of the recent gloss off commodities.


The Overnight Report: If You Blinked…

Jun 05 2009

Everything that happened on Wednesday was reversed last night, and some. Dow up 75.



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