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

The Overnight Report: Calm Reigns

Sep 02 2014

The holiday on Wall Street ensured all markets were quiet last night. Except iron ore, which has fallen to a two-year low. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Sep 01 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Cold War Heating Up

Aug 29 2014

Russia’s military advance into Ukraine is now hanging over global sentiment. Dow down 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Flat On Top

Aug 28 2014

With a long weekend approaching, the S&P was completely unchanged last night. Dow up 15. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: A New Millennium

Aug 27 2014

The S&P closed at 2000 last night for the first time, to little fanfare. Dow up 29. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Western Areas Increasingly Well Positioned

Aug 26 2014

Western Areas maintains its reputation for consistently delivering and the company is also well placed to benefit from a rising nickel price.


Material Matters: Nickel, Nickel Miners, Coal And Aluminium

Aug 25 2014

Nickel price stalls for the present; Leverage to exploration among OZ nickel miners; Low prices, mounting losses remain themes in coal; and range-bound aluminium.


Price Uncertainty Clouds Iluka’s Outlook

Aug 25 2014

Iluka Resources posted better-than-expected first half results but brokers had to seek out the positives amidst a host of uncertainties.


The Monday Report

Aug 25 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Back On A High

Aug 22 2014

The S&P500 hit a fresh all-time high last night, as positive data sparred with Jackson Hole anticipation. Dow up 60. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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