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

Material Matters: Metal Prices In 2011, Shell And Woodside, Coal And Gas

Jul 28 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with a Reuters survey showing analysts rmeain positive on metal prices for 2011, Oz producers the big winners in iron ore and updates on energy markets both in Australia and the US.


Material Matters: Precious Metals And UBS’s Preferred Oz Commodity Plays

Jul 26 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Hallgarten and Barclays Capital offering different views on precious metals and UBS updating its preferred Oz commodity exposures.


Material Matters: Pressure For Thermal Coal Prices, Bottom For Iron Ore

Jul 23 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with caution on thermal coal short-term, iron ore prices possibly having bottomed and still a lack of pricing tension in base metals markets.


Few Surprises In BHP Production Report

Jul 22 2010

Brokers are sticking to 24% upside targets for BHP.


Material Matters: Lead And Zinc Fundamentals, Plus Iron Ore And Platinum

Jul 21 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Macquarie seeing lead as better placed than zinc and positives for both iron ore and platinum prices.


Previewing FY10 Results And FY11 Outlook

Jul 21 2010

Brokers are now making assessments of how the FY10 earning season will fare and what FY11 might bring.


A Guide To The Australian Reporting Season

Jul 20 2010

Australian companies begin reporting FY10 results next week. FNArena provides some useful tips for the small investor – what to look out for, and what traps not to fall into.


Risk Aversion Back On The Rise

Jul 19 2010

Analysts are warming towards the idea of more US dollar weakness, but at the same time risk aversion is back, and on the rise.


Rudi’s View: Q2 China Data Causing Downgrades

Jul 16 2010

China’s Q2 data failed to re-assure investors that all is fine and will remain fine inside the Middle Kingdom.


Next Week At A Glance

Jul 16 2010

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.



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