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

Australian Stocks: What Happened Today?

Dec 06 2012

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.


China Opening Up Access To Gold

Dec 06 2012

Following the introduction of gold trading on the Shanghai Exchange, Beijing will now allow over the counter trades and ETFs are planned, all providing greater access to gold for the Chinese.


The Overnight Report: The Republicans Are Revolting

Dec 06 2012

A revolt by Republican reps against their own negotiating team has provided hope for a bipartisan resolution to the Cliff. Dow up 82. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Maintenance: Mining’s New Phase

Dec 05 2012

As mining moves from exploration to production, adaptable contractors will benefit from the increased need to maintain mines and plant.


The Overnight Report: The Volatility Subsides

Dec 05 2012

Wall Street is no longer charging up and down on every little Cliff comment, rather hanging in there to await a resolution. Dow down 13. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: China The Only Positive

Dec 04 2012

Global PMI data has China feeling lonely with its manufacturing expansion as Cliff offers up a potential deadlock. Dow down 59. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Dec 03 2012

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


The Overnight Report: Silly Season? Absolutely

Nov 30 2012

Cliff ahead. Plenty of tedious ups and downs in between. Dow up 36. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Australian Stocks: What Happened Today?

Nov 29 2012

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.


The Overnight Report: Just Follow The Cliff Talk

Nov 29 2012

Wall Street fell on negative cliff rhetoric on Tuesday and recovered on positive cliff rhetoric last night. Nothing else matters. Dow up 106. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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