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

Wesfarmers Update Sees Expectations Lowered

Dec 13 2011

Brokers have come back from a Wesfarmers site visit with earnings estimates and price targets lowered and, in the case of UBS, a downgrade in rating.


Governments Continue To Take Our Mining Sector For Granted

Dec 12 2011

MineLife’s Gavin Wendt has a few things to say about the Australian government and the future of mining in the country.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Dec 12 2011

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


The Short Report

Dec 07 2011

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


Material Matters: Zinc, Aluminium, Steam Coal And Fertilisers

Dec 06 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with mixed views on the zinc and aluminium markets, some support for steam coal and a positive fertiliser market outlook.


Five Out For Five For Grange Resources

Dec 05 2011

JP Morgan has initiated coverage on iron ore play Grange Resources with an Overweight rating, bringing to five the total of positive views on the stock among brokers in the FNArena database.


Several Reasons To Like Bathurst Resources

Dec 05 2011

While permit approvals offer some risk, high quality output and M&A potential lead Citi to initiate coverage on coal junior Bathurst Resources with a Buy rating.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Dec 05 2011

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


NAB Expects Commodity Prices To Ease In 2012

Dec 01 2011

Global growth uncertainty and the ongoing European debt crisis have impacted on commodity markets and lead National Australia Bank to forecast weaker prices in 2012.


The Short Report

Nov 29 2011

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



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