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

Material Matters: Bulk, Base And Precious Metals, Oil And Softs

Nov 09 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Commodity markets are volatile and China is key but there is value in oversold base metals and energy.


The Overnight Report: Cliffhanger

Nov 09 2012

Fiscal cliff and Europe – nothing’s changed. Dow down 121. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: No We Can’t

Nov 08 2012

Wall Street responded poorly to another four years of deadlocked government and now that the election is over, Europe is back in the frame. Dow down 312. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


What Happened Today?

Nov 07 2012

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


Gold Underpinned

Nov 07 2012

Uncertainty and central bank buying should support the gold price, although analysts disagree as to what extent.


Investing In Commodities: A Mini-Guide

Nov 07 2012

By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArena Legendary investor Jim Rogers is now an old man who likes to chat about the joys of two…


The Overnight Report: Oops, Oh Well

Nov 07 2012

A newspaper error had Romney ahead in Ohio in early polling, triggering technical buying. But Wall Street decided to hang in there anyway. Dow up 133. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Bring It On

Nov 06 2012

Wall Street was quiet last night ahead of an election most continue to claim is too close to call. Dow up 19. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Bulks, Base Metals, Silver And LNG

Nov 05 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on the bulk metals markets and the outlook for lead and nickel, demand issues for silver and the potential threat for Australian projects from US LNG exports.


The Monday Report

Nov 05 2012

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



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