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

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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