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

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

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

Gold In 2012

Dec 07 2011

Between potential European collapse and further monetary stimulus, between central bank buying, jewellery demand and global mine disruptions, lies a price of gold in 2012.


The Overnight Report: What’s In A Name?

Dec 07 2011

EFSF, ESM or both? Either way, the tentative rally continues. Dow up 53.


Gold To Break Higher?

Dec 06 2011

Technical analysts provide their latest views on gold.


The Overnight Report: Stupid & Provocative

Dec 06 2011

S&P decided to put of all northern Europe on negative watch last night in a move that had sane people laughing hysterically. A rally on Wall Street was crimped. Dow up 78.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Dec 05 2011

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


The Monday Report

Dec 05 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Reality Check

Dec 02 2011

Markets took a breather last night after global PMIs painted a less than rosy picture. Dow down 25.


December Good for Equities

Dec 01 2011

Barclays Capital’s analysis of seasonal trends shows December tends to be a good month for equities and fixed interest markets but more mixed for currencies and commodities.


NAB Expects Commodity Prices To Ease In 2012

Dec 01 2011

Global growth uncertainty and the ongoing European debt crisis have impacted on commodity markets and lead National Australia Bank to forecast weaker prices in 2012.


Four Weeks Of Gains Ahead

Dec 01 2011

Chartists see this rally in equities markets lasting into the new year, but the overall outlook hasn’t fundamentally changed (at least not from a technical point of view).



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