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

Silver Channels Lower During 40% Downtrend

Mar 21 2012

Market analysts at FXCM note silver continues to channel lower.


The Overnight Report: BHP Sneezes, Wall Street Catches A Cold

Mar 21 2012

Chinese demand growth for iron ore is slowing, said BHP yesterday, and last night Wall Street panicked. Dow down 68. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Gold Technicals Looking Dodgy

Mar 20 2012

Barclays capital still favours gold on a fundamental basis but is wary of potentially weak technical indicators at this point.


The Overnight Report: Apple At The Core

Mar 20 2012

The positive vibe continues on Wall Street with surging Apple shares at the helm. The Dow was only up 6 points last night but the Nasdaq rose 0.8%. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Material Matters: Oil, Metals, Platinum, And Coal

Mar 19 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on oil and industrial metals, platinum’s premium to the gold price, thermal coal and the introduction of 2015 earnings forecasts for Australian resource companies.


Lower Gold Prices Draw Central Bank Buying

Mar 19 2012

With the spot gold price now well below its previous high, central banks have been taking the opportunity to load up.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Mar 19 2012

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.


The Monday Report

Mar 19 2012

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


The Overnight Report: Another Milestone

Mar 16 2012

Joining Dow 13k and Nasdaq 3k we saw S&P 1400 last night for the first time since June 2008 as the rally continues. Dow up 56. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Gold: More Downside To Come?

Mar 15 2012

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin addresses the recent steep falls in the gold price.



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