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: Fed Steps In For AIG, Leaves Rate Unchanged

Sep 17 2008

AIG may go the way of Fannie and Freddie. Fed leaves the cash rate unchanged. Strong results from remaining investment banks. Dow up 141.


The Overnight Report: New Lows

Sep 16 2008

The Dow fell 500 points to new lows as AIG nears bankruptcy. Oil fell over US$6 as commodities (but not gold) are again shattered.


On The US Dollar, Commodities And Gold

Sep 12 2008

Are we soon to see a turnaround in any of these interrelated elements?


The Overnight Report: Flogging A Dead Lehman

Sep 12 2008

The Dow posted a 334 point turnaround from low to high last night as Lehman Bros directed market sentiment.


The Overnight Report: A Breather

Sep 11 2008

The Dow was up 38 points last night as the market had a bit of a rest.


The Overnight Report: When Bear Meets Bull

Sep 09 2008

While stocks around the globe jumped over 3% yesterday, the US broad market S&P 500 managed only 2% in a wild session. The bulls and bears are in a face-off.


The Overnight Report: Trading The Bear Market

Sep 06 2008

Wall Street recovered from an opening loss on Friday following weak jobs data and the pre-emptive Thursday rout.


Commodity Forecasts Revised Again

Sep 05 2008

FX rates and deteriorating market conditions see both Standard Chartered and Barclays Capital revise commodity prices.


The Overnight Report: When Bears Attack

Sep 05 2008

There was no waiting for tonight’s US employment data. The global economy levee broke last night and the world was down 3%.


The Overnight Report: The Storm Subsides

Sep 04 2008

Wall Street finished flat last night as commodities recovered somewhat from earlier falls and the Dow retraced from down 100.



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