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

PanAust Shakes Up The Copper Scene

Nov 04 2013

PanAust has acquired a majority stake in PNG’s Frieda River project, and brokers are positive on the prospects.


The Monday Report

Nov 04 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Spooky End To The Month

Nov 01 2013

Not much can be made of last night’s trade on Wall Street given month-end and fiscal year- end for funds. Dow down 73. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: December Tapering Not Dismissed

Oct 31 2013

The Fed did not specifically shift its potential tapering timetable out to 2014. Dow down 61. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Dow Hits All-Time High

Oct 30 2013

While the S&P marked a new all-time high in April, the Dow Jones has only now achieved the same result after a 111 point gain last night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Thermal Coal, Crude Oil, Aluminium And Zircon

Oct 29 2013

Thermal coal supply, the untangling of Canada’s crude networks and price directions for aluminium and zircon.


The Overnight Report: Awaiting The Fed

Oct 29 2013

Wall Street stalled around all-time highs last night as investors waited to hear exactly what the Fed’s new plans are post the shutdown. Dow down 1 point. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Oct 28 2013

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


The Overnight Report: As You Were

Oct 25 2013

Chinese liquidity issues have been shrugged off as reasonable earnings reports drive Wall Street higher. Dow up 95. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: China Hiccups

Oct 24 2013

China’s recovery took a step back yesterday with news of extensive loan write-downs by the country’s biggest banks and another Shibor scare. Dow down 54. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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