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


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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

Value On Offer In Australian Gold Sector

Aug 20 2012

DJ Carmichael sees value in the Australian gold sector, preferring low cost producers with M&A potential.


The Monday Report

Aug 20 2012

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


The Overnight Report: Upward Vacuum

Aug 17 2012

There was not a lot to justify a strong session on Wall Street, but the sellers are on holiday. Dow up 85. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Material Matters: Price Revisions, Iron Ore, Coal And Copper

Aug 16 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with commodity price forecasts revised and updates on the outlook for iron ore, coal and copper.


The Overnight Report: Lots Of Data, No One Home

Aug 16 2012

A raft of mostly positive US data was met with ambivalence last night by the three traders left on Wall Street. Dow down 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Strong Data Confuses The Street

Aug 15 2012

Is a solid US retail sales number good news or bad news? Wall Street doesn’t know either. Dow up 2. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Looking Wobbly

Aug 14 2012

Wall Street is now struggling to hang on to gains amidst peripheral newsflow and silence from Europe. Dow down 38. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Monday Report

Aug 13 2012

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


Material Matters: China, Base Metals, Gold, Iron Ore and Coal

Aug 10 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Chinese economic indicators seen as capping base metals, and updates on gold, iron ore, base metals and thermal coal.


The Overnight Report: Pass The Sunscreen

Aug 10 2012

Northern financial markets have ground to a summer holiday halt with three more weeks of speculation to go. Dow down 10. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)



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