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: Earnings Jitters

Jan 17 2014

It was not a good night on Wall Street for corporate earnings results. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The True Impact Of The Indonesian Ore Ban

Jan 16 2014

Aluminium and nickel prices potentially should be squeezed by Indonesia’s export ban, but there are many reasons why they won’t be.


The Overnight Report: Back To The Future

Jan 16 2014

The S&P 500 regained its all-time high last night on positive corporate results and economic data. Dow up 108. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


2014 A Defining Year For Copper

Jan 15 2014

The Chartist reports a bullish pattern has been building for copper over three years, but a substantial rally requires confirmation sooner rather than later.


The Overnight Report: As You Were

Jan 15 2014

Strong retail sales figures spun Wall Street on its heels last night as jobs were forgotten. Dow up 115. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Alumina Ltd: The Next Yield Stock?

Jan 14 2014

One broker sees the potential for market pariah Alumina Ltd to be offering a substantial fully-franked dividend yield by 2015.


The Overnight Report: Talking It Down

Jan 14 2014

Comments from the Fed and Goldman Sachs along with earnings season nervousness conspired to send Wall Street scurrying for safety last night. Dow down 179. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Jan 13 2014

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


Material Matters: Gold, Zinc, Lead, Oil And Fertiliser

Dec 19 2013

Brokers advise caution on picking gold stocks, while zinc and lead markets are tight, oil supply is expected to strengthen and China puts the pincers on fertiliser policy.


Did OZ Minerals Issue A False Alarm?

Dec 13 2013

OZ Minerals has suffered a substantial reduction to the share price and brokers ponder the reasoning behind it.



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