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

The Commodity Price Boom Ahead

May 18 2012

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills anticipates another significant round of global monetary stimulus, feeding into the prices of gold and other commodities.


The Overnight Report: The Dam Breaks

May 18 2012

Wall Street did nothing but sell last night as US bonds hit all-time low yields and gold, finally, saw a rush back in. Dow down 156. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Gold: Looking For The Low

May 17 2012

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin is looking for a low to be confirmed before re-establishing a long gold position.


The Overnight Report: Trying Hard

May 17 2012

Wall Street’s buy-the-dippers are putting in the effort but the weight of uncertainty fear is proving overwhelming. Dow down 33. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Gold Outlook Still Positive

May 16 2012

While precious metal prices have come under pressure in recent weeks and prompted some revisions to forecasts, analyst outlooks for the sector remains positive.


The Overnight Report: Savings Flee Greece

May 16 2012

As Greeks prepare to go back to the polls, the trickle of euro savings out of the country has turned into a flood. Dow down 63. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Treasure Chest: Unpriced Value In Gold Stocks

May 15 2012

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Investors in global gold miner shares have experienced nothing but disappointment over the past three years but one analyst suggests that may soon change.


Material Matters: Commodity Views Updated

May 15 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on market expectations, sector preferences highlighted and expected increases for nickel and oil prices.


The Overnight Report: Into The Unknown

May 15 2012

No one’s quite sure what’s going to happen next in Europe, but it is perhaps better to be out than in. Dow down 125. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Crisis in Mining

May 14 2012

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills warns of a little acknowledged crisis looming in the global mining industry as the retirement of skilled workers rapidly accelerates.



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