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

Is Gold A Safe Haven Or Not?

Oct 16 2012

CBA research questions whether gold is truly a safe haven or whether other financial instruments are preferred over the precious metal.


The Overnight Report: Banking On A Positive Result

Oct 16 2012

A solid result from Citigroup had Wall Street thinking maybe earnings expectations are too negative. Dow up 95. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Oct 15 2012

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


Material Matters: Copper, Gold and Thermal Coal

Oct 12 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with brokers positive on copper and gold while UBS warms to thermal coal.


The Overnight Report: Spanish Downgrade Applauded

Oct 12 2012

Spain is downgraded, putting more pressure on Madrid, while Apple’s influence on US indices continues to be significant. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Gold Losing Momentum?

Oct 11 2012

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin is reducing gold longs as a weaker economy threatens to spark a pullback.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Loses Its Bottle

Oct 11 2012

Spain, Greece, US earnings, economy downgrades, the fiscal cliff – eventually something had to give. Dow down 128. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: All A Mistake?

Oct 10 2012

A sudden plunge in the euro last night that sent Wall Street packing has been blamed on a misquote in Spanish bond yields. Dow down 110. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Columbus Calm

Oct 09 2012

Wall Street did a whole lot of nothing last night on a part holiday as earnings approach and eurozone finance ministers meet. Dow down 26. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Monday Report

Oct 08 2012

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



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