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: Triple-A Trouble

May 22 2009

Fears the US could lose its AAA rating sent everything lower in concert last night. Dow down 130.


The Overnight Report: A Reality Check From The Fed

May 21 2009

An attempted rally was snuffed out last night as the Fed minutes showed a reduced GDP estimate and increased unemployment. Dow down 50.


The Overnight Report: Now What?

May 20 2009

Wall Street was indecisive last night as the Dow bounced around in a low range before closing down 30.


The Overnight Report: Well That Was Quick

May 19 2009

Pullback? Wall Street grasped positive housing data and the Indian surge last night to swing violently back to the upside. Dow up 235.


The Overnight Report: A Dose Of Reality

May 16 2009

Wall Street retreats at the end of a down week as investors react to economic reports, a drop in oil and options expiration.


Supply Shock Building For Aluminium

May 15 2009

Aluminium prices have risen from recent lows as sentiment has improved but according to Barclays Capital there are reasons to remain bearish on the metal in coming months.


The Overnight Report: More Indecision

May 15 2009

Wall Street posted a tentative rally last night on low volume. Dow up 46.


The Overnight Report: Green Shoots Wither

May 14 2009

The “less bad” theme took a hammering last night as US retail sales fell and mortgage foreclosures rose. Dow down 180.


Chinese Buying Dominates Commodities Prices

May 13 2009

Longer-term higher Chinese demand suggests upward pressure will continue for commodity prices, even if prices ease in coming months.


The Overnight Report: Indecision

May 13 2009

The Dow added 50 points last night but the S&P 500 was lower.



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