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: 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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