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

What’s Wrong With Nickel?

Jun 18 2007

Recent weakness in nickel prices reflects a growing view the market is heading from balance to a widening surplus, causing a number of analysts to lower their forecasts.


The Week Ahead: Eye On Housing

Jun 18 2007

The CPI failed to frighten in the US on Friday as both the US and Australia look ahead to housing data this week.


Inflation Precursor Well Received

Jun 15 2007

US core PPI was only up 0.2% in May. Now for the CPI.


It Was All Just A Bad Dream

Jun 14 2007

The Dow posted its biggest rise in eleven months last night as retail sales surprised and bond yields eased – slightly.


Dow Dives, Nickel Tanks

Jun 13 2007

US bonds bounced back over 5.25% last night putting the frighteners through Wall Street once again. Nickel found a vacuum.


China Buys Peru Copper

Jun 12 2007

State-owned Chinese aluminium giant Chinalco has acquired Canadian-listed Peru Copper in a portent of things to come.


Bell Potter Tips A Chinese Bid For BHP Billiton

Jun 08 2007

It’s just speculation, but Bell Potter’s Peter Quinton believes the Chinese government may be sizing up the world’s largest mining company.



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