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

Material Matters: Bulks, Zinc, Gold And Miners’ Cash

Feb 12 2013

Renewed market optimism bodes well for metal prices but will it last?


The Overnight Report: Currency Détente? Yeah Right

Feb 12 2013

The G7 wants to publicly assure its commitment to market-determined exchange rates, which impacted on financial markets last night, for what it’s worth. Dow down 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Newcrest At A Critical Stage

Feb 11 2013

Newcrest has the chance to consolidate renewed investor faith but delivering on its 2013 targets will be critical, brokers believe.


The Overnight Report: Draghi Enlists

Feb 08 2013

The ECB joined the currency war last night, in talk rather than action, while Wall Street found it’s not that easy to pull back. Dow down 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Iron Ore, Gold And Energy Plays This Reporting Season

Feb 07 2013

The outlook for iron ore remains nervously positive, gold remains flat, oil to weaken a bit plus a roundup of energy plays ahead of reporting season.


Gold Set For A Break-Out?

Feb 07 2013

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin believes something is about to give for gold and the upside is favoured. However silver is preferred.


The Overnight Report: Kamikaze Yen

Feb 07 2013

Wall Street stalled last night and Europe contemplated its fate while the Japanese stock market is off to a flyer. Dow up 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: It Was Just A Flesh Wound

Feb 06 2013

Europe was quickly forgotten last night after the announcement of a big LBO sent the Dow scurrying back towards 14k once more, closing up 99. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Sleeping Demon Awakes

Feb 05 2013

European fears returned last night to snap Wall Street out of its complacency. Dow down 129. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Feb 04 2013

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



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