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: Rock And Roll

Jul 08 2008

It was a wild night on Wall Street as investors traded off a lower oil price against more financial sector weakness. The Dow closed down 56 points.


Structured Products The New Attraction

Jul 04 2008

While some investors may be getting nervous about the outlook for commodity prices Barclays Capital notes structured products and those targeting new markets in the sector are growing in popularity.


The Overnight Report: Trichet Saves The Dollar

Jul 04 2008

After hiking 25 points, the ECB indicated no further hikes, allowing the US dollar to rally and the Dow to bounce back 73.


Micro Cap Rising Stars – Ausmelt

Jul 03 2008

This small company is exploiting its talent for creating innovative technologies for use in the global mining and metals industries.


The Overnight Report: Shooting The General

Jul 03 2008

The Dow fell 166 points last night as oil closed above US$143 and Merrill Lynch suggested General Motors could go bankrupt.


The Overnight Report: Saluting The General

Jul 02 2008

A not-so-bad sales result for General Motors turned around a weak Wall Street last night. The Dow closed up 32.


The Overnight Report: A Quiet End

Jul 01 2008

The first half came to an end last night with oil and the Dow barely changed.


Peru Set To Strike

Jun 30 2008

Mine workers in Peru – the world’s largest silver producer and second largest copper and zinc producer – were set to strike at midnight Sunday.


The Overnight Report: Must Oil Reach US$150?

Jun 28 2008

Oil hit US$142.99 on Friday before settling at US$140.21. The Dow lost 106.


A Local Long Term Silver Play

Jun 27 2008

Malachite Resources believes it is sitting on a long term silver mine of globally comparable significance.



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