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 Overnight Report: Sugar Deficiency

Jun 21 2013

Wall Street tumbled, commodities crashed and gold bade farewell as the world responded in earnest to Fed tapering, and problems in China. Dow down 353. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: One More Year!

Jun 20 2013

If the trend of US recovery continues, the Fed will start to taper later this year and cease QE mid-2014. Dow down 206. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Global Capex, Iron Ore, Steel

Jun 19 2013

A review of the global outlook for global mining capex, prospect for domestic iron ore play, the US scrap market and a post mining boom outlook.


The Overnight Report: Now The Journalists Are In Charge

Jun 18 2013

Another rally on Wall Street was interrupted last night by a misinterpreted FT article as the great taper debate stumbles tediously on. Dow up 109. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 17 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Stop The World, I Want To Get Off

Jun 14 2013

One minute Tokyo crashes, next minute Wall Street surges, and it’s all about Monopoly money. Dow up 180. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Buying Has Now Become Selling

Jun 13 2013

Once reliable buyers seem now to be backing off on Wall Street as the Fed taper correction continues on a steady path. Dow down 126. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Central Banks Drive Market Volatility

Jun 12 2013

Disappointment in the BoJ and uncertainty surrounding the Fed made for a wild night on markets. Dow down 116. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report (On Tuesday)

Jun 11 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Blood On The Forex Floor

Jun 07 2013

The past 24 hours will go down as one of the maddest sessions in currency trading history. Dow up 80. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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