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 Overnight Report: Return Of The Greenback

Mar 15 2012

A strengthening US dollar is having its impact on gold, commodities and bonds as Wall Street debates whether no QE3 is a good or bad thing. Dow up 16. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Crash Through

Mar 14 2012

JP Morgan announced a dividend increase and buyback into an already positive market last night. The Dow has closed above 13k and the Nasdaq above 3k for the first time in history as a combination. Dow up 217.(Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Crash Or Crash Through?

Mar 13 2012

Wall Street is getting that light-headed feeling again with the Dow once more approaching 13k. Another top ahead or can we bust through this time? Dow up 37. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Monday Report

Mar 12 2012

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


A Short Term Pause For Sandfire Resources?

Mar 09 2012

Development at DeGrussa and exploration success remain crucial for Sandfire Resources.


The Overnight Report: Default Avoided, It Seems

Mar 09 2012

The results are still due but the wires suggest the Greek bond restructure should get comfortably over the line. Dow up 70. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Has The Gold Story Changed?

Mar 08 2012

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin sees the big plunge in gold as providing a tentative point of re-entry.


Material Matters: Precious Metals, Oil, Industrial Metals, And Zircon

Mar 08 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with reasons why positives for precious metals remain intact, oil and industrial metals markets and Iluka still a Buy despite a weaker zircon outlook.


The Overnight Report: Some Relief

Mar 08 2012

Fears of a Greek default eased last night, QE3 talk returned, and a good preliminary jobs number helped Wall Street bounce. Dow up 78. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Gold Stocks Approaching Critical Level

Mar 07 2012

The Chartist hasn’t given up his positive bias on gold stocks as yet, but he wouldn’t like to see much more weakness from here.



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