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: Patience Is A Virtue

Dec 19 2014

Spurred on by the Fed, Wall Street staged its biggest rally of the year last night. Dow up 421. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


UPDATED: Kasbah Resources Ready To Rock

Dec 18 2014

Tin explorer Kasbah Resources has announced a number of developments which have the potential to considerably enhance its profile next year.


The Overnight Report: Patient Fed, Volatile Market

Dec 18 2014

Confusion between the Fed’s statement and Yellen’s press conference comments sent markets on a wild ride last night. Dow up 288. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Oz Commodity Outlook, Iron Ore, Coking Coal And Copper

Dec 17 2014

Australia’s terms of trade position deteriorates; iron ore break even reviewed; coking coal exports slow; and copper surplus expected.


The Overnight Report: Back In The USSR

Dec 17 2014

Russia attempts to defend the ruble ahead of a wild ride on Wall Street last night. Dow down 111. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Highfield Resources Running With The Bulls

Dec 16 2014

Canaccord Genuity has upgraded its rating on Highfield Resources after visiting the company’s Spanish potash assets.


Where Is The Aluminium Market Heading?

Dec 16 2014

Brokers take a close look at the drivers of the aluminium market and the outlook for 2015.


The Overnight Report: Dark Days

Dec 16 2014

Terror in Sydney was not lost on Wall Street but it was a further fall in the price of oil which quickly nipped any attempt at a rally in the bud. Dow down 100. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Dec 15 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Sub Sixty Oil

Dec 12 2014

A fall in the WTI price to below 60 last night all but killed off a big retail sales-driven rebound on Wall Street. Dow up 63. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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