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: Europe Sits On Its Hands

Mar 08 2013

No monetary policy changes have been forthcoming from any of Japan, the eurozone or UK. Dow up 33. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Investors Exit Gold ETFs

Mar 07 2013

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin notes a flow out of gold exchange traded funds is keeping a lid on the metal despite preceptions of cheap prices.


The Overnight Report: Uncertain In Unknown Territory

Mar 07 2013

Solid US economic data ensured another rise on Wall Street, but activity was less than convincing. Dow up 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Metal Matters: Rio Tinto’s View, Gold and Nickel

Mar 06 2013

Rio Tinto’s outlook is guardedly positive, weak gold is offering opportunity, while Credit Suisse sees some light at the end of the tunnel for nickel.


The Overnight Report: Blue Skies, Smiling At Me

Mar 06 2013

The Dow entered blue sky territory last night, boldly going where it has never been before, in rising 125 points. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Treasure Chest: Short-Squeeze Rally For Gold?

Mar 05 2013

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. ANZ analysts note extreme levels of speculative shorts in the US gold market, setting the metal up for sharp short-covering rallies.


Upgrades Spreading Like Sandfire

Mar 05 2013

After a maiden interim profit brokers decided the selling of Sandfire Resources had gone far enough. Five out of seven brokers have upgraded recommendations.


The Overnight Report: China Can’t Stop It Either

Mar 05 2013

Wall Street shrugged off sequesters and Chinese property restrictions to again close higher last night. Dow up 38. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Metal Matters: Iron Ore, Thermal Coal, Copper and Gold

Mar 04 2013

Analysts suspect iron ore’s price rebound is short term, coal is still plentiful and the copper surplus is eroding. Gold prices should ease.


Could Newcrest Disappoint, Again?

Mar 04 2013

Brokers remain nervously confident over Newcrest’s expansion plans while feeling management is a little ambitious, but already one broker has downgraded its target price.



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