Iron Ore

Brokers brushed aside a robust first half result for Aurizon, instead looking at the issues which cloud the outlook beyond FY17.

Feb 14 2017

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. China and coal; ASX gold sector; outlook for energy sector; iron ore prices.

Feb 09 2017


A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Silver use in PV cells; tight zinc markets; China’s coal policies; dividend outlook for miners.

Jan 30 2017

BlueScope Steel has upgraded earnings estimates for the first half and brokers welcome the work done to improve the outlook and balance sheet.

Jan 25 2017


Previous Stories

Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Sep 17 2012

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.


Material Matters: Troubled Aluminium, Pumped Up Oil, And Gold

Sep 14 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Barclays Capital updating forecasts, Citi reiterating oil price estimates and reviews of aluminium, bulks and gold.


Material Matters: Analysts Turn Positive On Commodities Exposure

Sep 13 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with both Standard Chartered and UBS turning more bullish resources plus updates on the bulks and mineral sands.


The Mining Boom Is Not Over

Sep 13 2012

Falling iron ore prices and shelved capex plans have the market running scared, but analysts ensure Australia’s mining boom is far from over.


The Short Report

Sep 12 2012

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.


Iron Ore Prices And The RBA

Sep 07 2012

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin discusses the normalising of the iron ore industry and its impact on the Australian economy.


ASX Materials Index Remains Weak

Sep 05 2012

The Chartist analyses the down-trend for the ASX Materials Index (the miners).


Stockbrokers More Cautious On Fortescue

Sep 05 2012

Weak iron ore prices have forced Fortescue Metals to defer expansion plans and while some brokers continue to see value, recommendation downgrades have followed.


The Short Report

Sep 05 2012

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.


Material Matters: Weak Iron Ore Prices, Resource Sector Models Updated

Sep 03 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with UBS and Macquarie assessing the impact of weak iron ore prices and Goldman Sachs reviewing resource sector models.



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