Precious Metals

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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

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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


Dragline on open pit coal mine

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

Gold Mining

Gold miner Evolution Mining is cashing up and brokers laud the company for its production and debt-free potential.

Jan 30 2017


Previous Stories

The Monday Report

Jul 01 2013

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


Treasure Chest: Gold Miners In Survival Struggle

Jun 28 2013

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Analysts at Citi believe the race is on for corporate survival among the world’s gold miners.


The Overnight Report: You’ve Got It All Wrong, Say The Fedheads

Jun 28 2013

Fed regional presidents stepped in last night to explain to markets that there is no need to believe the Fed will start tapering anytime soon. Dow up 114. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Big Downgrades For Gold And Goldminers

Jun 27 2013

Brokers are moving swiftly to downgrade their gold price forecasts and slash share price targets for Australian goldmining stocks.


Material Matters: Iron Ore, Gold, Oil And The AUD

Jun 27 2013

Iron ore is expected to firm a little then soften, rising coal supply is pressuring prices, while the falling AUD is helping domestic miners across the board, although there is little good news for gold.


That Deflating Feeling

Jun 27 2013

PFP Wealth’s Tim Price suggests investors are putting too much trust in central bankers’ policies. First deflation and then inflation?


The Overnight Report: As You Were

Jun 27 2013

Last night’s downward revision to US GDP confirms bad news is still good news too. Dow up 149. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Is Good News Good News Now?

Jun 26 2013

Positive US data pushed Wall Street up last night despite monetary policy implications. Are things going back to “normal”? Dow up 100. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Is Beijing In Control?

Jun 25 2013

The world responded over the last 24 hours to a plunge in Chinese stocks but Fedspeak saved Wall Street from a much bigger fall. Dow down 139. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 24 2013

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



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