Precious Metals

Dragline on open pit coal mine

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: Buy It Anyway

Mar 27 2013

The shadow of Cyprus and some mixed US economic data could not stop a return to strength on Wall Street. Dow up 111. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Cyprus Evokes Double Dutch

Mar 26 2013

Is Cyprus a template for other bail-outs? Maybe yes, maybe no, maybe European politicians have stuffed it up again. Dow down 64. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Greenback On The Launch Pad

Mar 22 2013

Analysts at Forex.com predict that the US dollar will put on a strong show this quarter now that the US recovery is seen to be gaining some traction.


Metal Matters: US Dollar, Copper And Iron Ore

Mar 22 2013

The US dollar rallies and metal prices fall, usually. Brokers look at rising copper production and portend an oversupply in iron ore.


The Overnight Report: Europe, The Lingering Disease

Mar 22 2013

Weak European data and the oversized shadow cast by Cyprus outweighed strong US and Chinese data last night. Dow down 90. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Treasure Chest: Drums Speak Of Perseus Re-Rating

Mar 21 2013

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. JP Morgan has upgraded gold miner Perseus to Overweight, joining a majority of brokers feeling positive about resolution to crusher problems which have knocked down the share price.


Time To Buy Silver?

Mar 21 2013

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin suggests gold’s resilience suggests a bullish stance although silver’s tardiness may provide for outperformance.


The Overnight Report: Back To Business

Mar 21 2013

Wall Street shrugged off Cyprus and took heart in an unchanged Fed. Dow up 55. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Rethink

Mar 20 2013

A rejection of the bail-out package by the Cypriote parliament has sent the Eurozone ministers back to the drawing board. Dow up 3 points. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Cyprus Panic Cools

Mar 19 2013

The mounting opinion is that the eurozone ministers will back down on the extremes of their bail-out package for Cyprus. Dow down 62. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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