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

Material Matters: Oil Impact, Mineral Sands, Aluminium and Coal

Jan 22 2015

Impact on miners of oil fall; energy picks; structural changes in mineral sands; aluminium production, prices and inventory up; and gloom for thermal coal.


The Overnight Report: Let’s Get Stimulated

Jan 22 2015

As rates are cut and presses primed across the globe, it’s all about the ECB tonight. Dow up 39. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


OceanaGold Retains Its Favoured Status

Jan 21 2015

OceanaGold’s December quarter production result has underscored its place with brokers as a top copper-gold stock.


The Overnight Report: And We’re Back

Jan 21 2015

A flat night on Wall Street ahead of the ECB meeting greets the first FNArena home-grown Overnight Report for 2015. Dow up 3. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Bulks, Large Caps, Gold & Copper

Jan 19 2015

Further downside for bulk prices envisaged; base metals have the better outlook; volatility is likely short term; and value opportunities in gold and copper.


Expectations For 2015 Part (1): Global

Jan 15 2015

Analysts offer their views on how the global economy and markets will perform in 2015.


The Overnight Report: Copper, Iron Ore Under Pressure

Jan 14 2015

Commodity bulls are having a tough time in early January and last night was no exception. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Santa Is Airborne

Dec 23 2014

It’s hard to believe that the Dow is again at a new all-time high, in rapidly thinning holiday trade. Dow up 157. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Dec 22 2014

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


Weekly Broker Wrap: Commodities And Equities in 2015, Banks and Media

Dec 19 2014

2015 previewed for commodities and equities; the banks and the Murray Inquiry; advertising trends. Stock preferences noted.



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