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

Mixed Messages For Alumina From Alcoa Result

Apr 09 2008

Should Alcoa’s 54% first quarter profit decrease set off warning bells for Alumina?


The Overnight Report: China Looking For A Stake In BHP

Apr 09 2008

Shares in BHP jumped 5% in offshore markets last night following speculation China is looking to move on BHP. The Dow closed down 36 points.


The Overnight Report: Waiting For Earnings

Apr 08 2008

The Dow closed unchanged last night ahead of the “official” kick-off of the earnings season. Commodities were strong once more.


A Perfect Storm For Copper?

Apr 07 2008

The copper supply situation is looking ever more dire. One analyst team is forecasting a 40% increase in the copper price this year.


The Overnight Report: Could Have Been Worse

Apr 05 2008

The worst jobs number in five years did not set off a slide on Wall Street.


Playing For Copper Upside

Apr 04 2008

If copper is set for a run, which stocks should you buy?


The Overnight Report: Then Suddenly, Nothing Happened

Apr 04 2008

Wall Street went quiet last night ahead of tonight’s jobs numbers, as the market remained glued to coverage of the testimony to Congress.


March Volatility Sees Analysts Adjust Commodity Forecasts

Apr 03 2008

Danske Bank suggests the March correction in commodities has all but run its course.


Aluminium – An Update

Apr 03 2008

Revisiting the bullish story for aluminium.


The Overnight Report: Relatively Stable

Apr 03 2008

A fall of 45 points in the Dow suggests Tuesday’s rally is holding up okay. Bernanke joins the recession chorus.



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