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

Is Newcrest Really A Pot Of Gold?

Feb 20 2008

It might be Australia’s premier gold miner but despite bullishness on gold, Newcrest doesn’t really excite all brokers.


The Overnight Report: Oil Closes Over $100

Feb 20 2008

Wall Street gave up early gains last night as oil moved to close over US$100/bbl, bringing inflation more firmly into focus.


JP Morgan Doubts Sustainability Of Aluminium Price Strength

Feb 19 2008

Supply side issues have pushed up the aluminium price but JP Morgan suggests such stronger prices will not be sustainable, the broker retaining its negative view on Alumina Ltd as a result.


The Overnight Report: No SocGens This Time

Feb 19 2008

European markets posted some big gains overnight as Wall Street had a day off.


The Overnight Report: George Needs A Rest

Feb 16 2008

The Dow closed only slightly lower ahead of the Presidents’ Day long weekend, despite some disturbing economic data.


Barclays Predicts Aluminium Price Jump

Feb 15 2008

Barclays Capital has been bullish on aluminium for some time and with indications a potentially significant tightening in the market is possible the group reaffirms its view.


The Overnight Report: Uncle Ben Spoils The Party

Feb 15 2008

The Dow fell 175 points after three consecutive up-days following comments from Ben Bernanke.


The Overnight Report: Shoppers Yet To Drop

Feb 14 2008

A surprise positive result in January retail sales was the catalyst to send the Dow up 178 points last night.


Rudi On Thursday

Feb 13 2008

Weekly musings from your editor. What if I told you the price of copper is about to soar?


The Overnight Report: More Trouble Ahead

Feb 12 2008

The Dow rallied back from its depths of minus 113 despite some disturbing news from insurer AIG.



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