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: Nice

Oct 21 2008

The Dow put on another 400 points.


The Overnight Report: Set Your Microwave To “Defrost”

Oct 18 2008

The Dow closed down 127 points on Friday, but moved in only a 560 point range!


Weak Chinese Demand Outlook For Aluminium

Oct 17 2008

While aluminium prices will again be demand driven once the market’s current volatility ends, Standard Chartered suggests here the outlook is not good as Chinese demand continues to fall.


Goldmans Bullish On Commodity Prices

Oct 17 2008

Short term weakness will prevail, but Goldman Sachs sees longer term opportunities.


The Overnight Report: Double Bottom In Place

Oct 17 2008

The Dow recovered from 380 points down to close 401 points up last night putting a second – higher – bottom in place.


The Overnight Report: Playing To The Script

Oct 16 2008

Weak economic data triggered a fall on Wall Street while the return of the three o’clock wave ensured a close on the low. Dow down 733.


The Overnight Report: Hanging In There

Oct 15 2008

After another wild ride the Dow closed down a mere 76 points following the official release of the latest comprehensive rescue plan in the US.


The Overnight Report: Sky Of Blue And Sea Of Green

Oct 14 2008

History was made yet again last night as the Dow staged its biggest ever points rally.


The Overnight Report: And They Cheered On The NYSE

Oct 11 2008

The Dow made history last night by moving through a range of 1000 points from low to high – yes, in the right direction. This report will be unlocked immediately as a public service.


The Overnight Report: Happy Anniversary

Oct 10 2008

The Dow marked last night’s one-year anniversary of its all-time high with another 675 point plunge.



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