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 Monday Report (on Tuesday)

Apr 10 2012

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


Material Matters: Prices And Demand, Updated Forecasts And Sector Ratings

Apr 05 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with arguments prices are not reflecting demand, expectations for more volatility and updates to forecasts and ratings.


The Overnight Report: The Rain And Spain

Apr 05 2012

In a QE3 vacuum, Australia’s trade deficit and a weak Spanish bond auction were cause for global concern last night. Dow down 124. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Material Matters: Nickel, Zinc, PGMs, And Bulks

Apr 04 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on Chinese commodity markets, why nickel may be cheap, upside for PGMs, met coal and broker updates.


The Overnight Report: Gone In A Minute

Apr 04 2012

Wall Street has come to accept that QE3 is dead in the water following last night’s release of the Fed minutes. Dow down 64. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


April Usually Good For Equities And Crude Oil

Apr 03 2012

The technical analysts at Barclays Capital notes while April tends to be a good month for equity and energy markets, results are more mixed for forex and fixed interest markets.


The Overnight Report: Manufacturing A Further Rally

Apr 03 2012

Chinese and US manufacturing data spurred on a positive opening to the June quarter. Dow up 52. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Forex.com Warns Of Tougher Outlook For Equities

Apr 02 2012

FOREX.com has offered its expectations for the June quarter, seeing a tougher outlook for equity prices but a solid outlook for commodities.


The Monday Report

Apr 02 2012

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


The Overnight Report: The Battle Rages

Mar 30 2012

The Dow was down 94 points early on week data and a weak oil price but recovered to close up 19. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)



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