Precious Metals

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

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


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 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: End of Month

Jun 01 2016

Weakness on Wall Street last night was likely most attributable to it being the end of the month. Dow down 86. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Tumbleweeds

May 31 2016

Australian data dominated the past 24 hours with shuttered US and UK markets ensuring a quiet night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: China, Iron Ore, G7 On Steel & Aluminium, BHP, Nickel And Oz Gold Miners

May 30 2016

Real demand improves in China; iron ore pressure; G7 on industrial over-capacity; BHP Billiton’s identity crisis; jump in nickel use; the AUD and Oz gold miners.


The Monday Report

May 30 2016

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


The Overnight Report: Consolidation

May 27 2016

After two strong sessions, Wall Street stalled to regroup last night. Dow down 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Encore

May 26 2016

Wall Street kicked on with it last night, although traders continue to point to short-covering rather than conviction buying. Dow up 145. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Oh Won’t You Stay

May 25 2016

A shift towards the “stay” vote and a surge in US home sales had buyers scrambling on Wall Street. Dow up 213. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Waiting Game

May 24 2016

Wall Street has gone into quiet mode ahead of what June might bring. Dow down 8. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

May 23 2016

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


The Overnight Report: Fedspeak

May 20 2016

Fed officials seemed determined to prepare the market for a rate hike. Dow down 91. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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