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: Back Where We Started

Feb 11 2009

Wall Street wanted details, Geithner delivered mission statements. The Dow fell 400. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Geithner Delays

Feb 10 2009

Wall Street went into Limbo last night as TARP news was put back a day. Dow flat.


The Overnight Report: Setting Ahead Of The TARP

Feb 07 2009

Short-covering in financials supported a 200 point rally in the Dow as a weak jobs number was shrugged off.


The Overnight Report: The Rumour Mill Turns

Feb 06 2009

A combination of positive rumours and executive buying in BA turned the financial sector and thus the market around. Dow up 100.


Ride The Choppy Seas On The Good Ship BHP

Feb 05 2009

There are icebergs ahead but the Big Australian is no Titanic.


The Overnight Report: Bank Worries Weigh On Wall Street

Feb 05 2009

What will Obama come up with? That is the concern that had banks hitting new lows last night. Dow down 120.


The Overnight Report: Trying To Be Positive

Feb 04 2009

The Dow rallied 141 points despite the standard grim data, although there was good news in housing. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Macy’s Rains On The Parade

Feb 03 2009

The Dow fought back from weak economic and corporate news to be down 64.


The Overnight Report: Gold Shines

Jan 31 2009

…but only gold as the US GDP goes backwards and Bad Bank hits a “snag”. Dow down 150.


The Overnight Report: Obama – Oh Dear

Jan 30 2009

Could Obama lead the world into Great Depression II? Dow down 200.



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