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: Buyers Holding The Fort

Nov 21 2012

Wall Street dipped on cliff talk from Bernanke last night, but recovered from a decent drop to be flat at the close. Dow down 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: A Commodity Market Overview, Nickel, Oil and Coal

Nov 20 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with CIMB offering an overview of commodity markets and updates on nickel, oil and coal.


The Overnight Report: Then Suddenly, The Clouds Parted

Nov 20 2012

Optimistic rhetoric from politicians and positive US housing data swung Wall Street back to risk-on last night ahead of the Thanksgiving break. Dow up 207. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Nov 19 2012

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


The Overnight Report: Devil In The Data

Nov 16 2012

It was not a good night for data across the globe, but at least Wall Street closed off its lows for once. Dow down 28. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Gold, Oil, Copper, Coal, Cliff

Nov 15 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on gold, oil and the US fiscal cliff, copper and met coal and the implications of Obama’s re-election.


The Overnight Report: Obama Unmoved

Nov 15 2012

In his first second-term press conference, President Obama appeared to be unprepared to compromise on tax policy. Dow down 185. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Bears Gaining Ground

Nov 14 2012

The Dow was up by as much as 80 points last night on a positive earnings result before the bears took over again. Dow down 58. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Flat As A Tack

Nov 13 2012

After last week’s action it was a good opportunity to take a long weekend in the US. Dow flat. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Nov 12 2012

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



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