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: Cliff Overhangs Greece

Nov 28 2012

The positive of a green light for Greece’s bail-out tranche lost it’s glow in the shadow of the cliff. Dow down 89.(Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Buy Dollar-Yen

Nov 27 2012

Danske Bank suggests the case for a weaker yen against the US dollar continues to build, while Deutsche Bank sees scope for gold to continue to perform well in yen terms.


Mount Magnet South Attracts Attention

Nov 27 2012

Gold explorer Mount Magnet South has attracted DJ Carmichael’s attention as it prepares to become a producer next year.


The Overnight Report: Correcting Friday

Nov 27 2012

With Wall Street returned to normal service, traders looked askance at Friday’s unsupported rally. Dow down 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Nov 26 2012

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


Gold And Underperforming Gold Stocks

Nov 23 2012

With economic uncertainty and huge debt the gold bulls are out in force but for how long will stocks continue to lag the metal price?


The Overnight Report: Pass The Pecan Pie

Nov 23 2012

Chinese data helped boost European stocks while the US gave thanks last night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Platinum Outlook Updated

Nov 22 2012

Supply disruptions and auto sector demand continue to be viewed as key drivers of the outlook for the platinum group metals.


The Overnight Report: Thanks Given For Ceasefire

Nov 22 2012

Wall Street shook off Greece and embraced a Middle East ceasefire before disappearing at lunchtime ahead of the holiday break. Dow up 48. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Which Miners? Which Commodities?

Nov 21 2012

It’s a tricky business picking future winners in mining and commodities but Blackrock and Citi have a stab at it.



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