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: The Great Unknown

Feb 16 2012

Wall Street appears at somewhat of a loss as to what one should do from here, and the Fed doesn’t seem to know either. Dow down 97. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Short Report

Feb 14 2012

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.


Dojis Galore

Feb 14 2012

ATW’s Jerry Simmons observes many price charts for financial assets are showing dojis. These often, but not always, announce a pending change in trend.


The Overnight Report: We’re Happy, Aren’t We?

Feb 14 2012

Response in global markets overnight to the Greek vote was relatively muted as ratification yet awaits. Dow up 72. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Monday Report

Feb 13 2012

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


The Overnight Report: Ouzos All Round

Feb 10 2012

Greek politicians finally reached an agreement last night and will await EU approval. Wall Street shrugged. Dow up 6. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Fiction Is Never This Strange

Feb 09 2012

There was a lot of to-ing and fro-ing in Europe last night suggesting were are on the cusp of something, whatever that might be. Dow up 5. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Investor Demand The Key To Silver Prices

Feb 08 2012

Silver has been the best performed of the precious metals so far in 2012 and the key for prices according to both Barclays Capital and RBS will be investor demand.


The Overnight Report: Ben’s Got My Back

Feb 08 2012

Wall Street again turned a drop into a rally last night helped by Uncle Ben not ruling out QE3. Dow up 33. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Greek Double Trouble

Feb 07 2012

Austerity package resolution is “close” in Athens as is the separate issue of debt resolution as the world again watches and waits in frustration. Dow down 17. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)



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