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: Green Light From The Fed

Apr 10 2014

The Fed minutes suggest the central bank is not going to let Wall Street crash. So buying is the only option. Dow up 181. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Holding Fast

Apr 09 2014

Wall Street was volatile but resilient last night as the Nasdaq rebounded ahead of the earnings kick-off. Dow up 10. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Correction Talk Rekindled

Apr 08 2014

The S&P 500 has now fallen 2.5% from its all-time high, prompting another round of correction talk. Dow down 166. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Apr 07 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Non-Farm Non-Action

Apr 04 2014

Wall Street went nowhere last night as markets await tonight’s US jobs numbers. Dow flat. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Mineral Sands, Copper, And Coal

Apr 03 2014

Demand for mineral sands improves, worst not yet over for copper, Grasberg’s copper future and the slippery slope for coal prices.


The Overnight Report: Positive Data Encourage New Highs

Apr 03 2014

The S&P moved into further blue sky and the Dow almost joined in, with the Dow Transports providing a positive signal. Dow up 40. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Alumina Ltd An Upside Play

Apr 02 2014

The Chartist reports a technical recovery is afoot for Alumina with plenty of upside available.


Alumina Ltd Set To Re-Rate In 2014

Apr 02 2014

Several brokers have become substantially more positive on Alumina, expecting 2014 may be a watershed.


The Overnight Report: And Back To All-Time Highs

Apr 02 2014

Forget the weather, US earnings season is approaching and the S&P 500 is back at a new all-time high. Dow up 74. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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