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

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

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: Later This Year

Feb 25 2015

Yellen’s testimony has been taken to indicate a later rather than sooner US rate rise. Dow up 92. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Yellen Jitters

Feb 24 2015

Wall Street eased last night as markets await Janet Yellen’s scheduled testimony. Dow down 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Feb 23 2015

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Date With Destiny

Feb 20 2015

Greece requests a loan, not a bailout, as tonight’s deadline looms. Dow down 44. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Copper, Iron Ore, Coal And Mineral Sands

Feb 19 2015

Copper becoming attractive; more gloom for iron ore pricing; coal languishes; Credit Suisse bearish on mineral sands.


The Overnight Report: Stalemate In Brussels

Feb 18 2015

Greece has until Friday to ask for an extension, or…well that’s the big question. Dow up 28. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Happy Birthday Mister President

Feb 17 2015

It was all quiet on the market front last night with Wall Street closed, although tensions are high in Europe with regard what to do about Greece. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Feb 16 2015

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Putin On A Show

Feb 13 2015

Russia has agreed to a ceasefire in Ukraine, again, boosting stock and commodity markets. Dow up 110. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Oil, Copper, Coal And Iron Ore

Feb 12 2015

Oil likely to reverse again; Chinese copper demand should increase; coal scarcity; iron ore prices can go lower.



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