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: Eying The Highs

Aug 24 2016

Volatility remains low but once again Wall Street is closing in on all-time highs. Dow up 17. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: I’m Going To Jackson

Aug 23 2016

It looks like we’re in for a dull week on Wall Street as the market awaits Yellen’s speech at week’s end at Jackson Hole. Dow down 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Aug 22 2016

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


The Overnight Report: Oiled Up

Aug 19 2016

Brent surged through the 50 mark last night to provide support for a US market still in lacklustre mode. Dow up 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Minutes Of Dispute

Aug 18 2016

Half the FOMC is keen to raise rates but the doves still hold sway and the data remain the driver. Dow up 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Fedspeak Returns

Aug 17 2016

Fed rate hike speculation returned to Wall Street as night as one Fedhead suggested September is possible. Dow down 84. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Coal, Iron Ore, Nickel And Aluminium

Aug 16 2016

Price outlook for coal; iron ore consumption; China’s steelmaking restructure; impact of Philippines nickel supply cuts; aluminium demand; Canaccord Genuity upgrades Galaxy Resources.


The Overnight Report: Another Record

Aug 16 2016

Another triple index record high was posted last night as Wall Street continues to find little reason to sell. Dow up 59. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Aug 15 2016

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


Weekly Broker Wrap: Lithium, Amazon, Strategy And Cash Rates

Aug 12 2016

Supply surge in lithium; disruption from Amazon; more difficult period ahead for equities; RBA cash rate outlook.



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