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: It’s T-Time, Soonish

Nov 21 2013

The Fed has collectively indicated tapering will commence sooner rather than later, but we sort of knew that anyway. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


NAB At Pivot Point

Nov 20 2013

Nick Linton-Ffrost of Fifth Wave suggests a short-term trading idea in National Bank.


The Overnight Report: What Now Ben?

Nov 20 2013

Wall Street continues to fumble around big figure resistance ahead of a speech by the Fed chairman. Dow down 8. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Has The LME Shot Itself In The Foot?

Nov 19 2013

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Strict new warehousing rules implemented by the London Metal Exchange will hurt metal prices (particularly aluminium), producers, and potentially the LME itself, analysts contend.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Wrestles With Its Mind

Nov 19 2013

The major US indices touched psychological resistance levels last night before turning tail. Dow up 13. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Nov 18 2013

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


Copper At Crucial Levels

Nov 15 2013

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin is among those disappointed with a lack of reform announcements from China, suggesting a long-expected bounce in copper is some way off.


The Overnight Report: Yellen Plays To Script

Nov 15 2013

Fed chair nominee Janet Yellen surprised no one with a dovish testimony last night. Dow up 54.(Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Screaming And Yellen

Nov 14 2013

Bridge Street took an overdue dive yesterday, but last night wall Street anticipated a positive testimony from the Fed chair nominee. Dow up 70. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Copper, Zinc, Iron Ore And Coal

Nov 13 2013

Copper appears to be following iron ore’s theme and zinc prices are looking better. Analysts also take a look at China’s coal imports and industry.



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