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

Treasure Chest: UBS Turns Positive On Commodities

Oct 17 2011

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. The current unwind of the US dollar commodity carry trade leads UBS to reverse its year-long bearishness on commodities and mining stocks.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Oct 17 2011

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


The Monday Report

Oct 17 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Is China For Real?

Oct 14 2011

Concerns over Chinese financial integrity and a weak trade balance added to a poorly received result from JP Morgan last night. But Wall Street remained resilient. Dow down 40.


Material Matters: Gold Miners, Nickel And Oil

Oct 13 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with increases to nickel price forecasts but cuts to oil estimates and a review of Australian gold plays and global peers.


The Overnight Report: Slovakia Writes The Cheque

Oct 13 2011

The EFSF is now officially a reality but Wall Street bounced off the top of its range last night. Dow up 102.


The Overnight Report: Calm Descends

Oct 12 2011

It was a quiet session on Wall Street ahead of results from Alcoa and Slovakia. Dow down 16.


No Faith In The October Rally

Oct 11 2011

FOREX.com does not believe this month’s rally is sustainable, predicting USD strength and commodity and equity market weakness into year-end.


The Overnight Report: Merkozy Magic

Oct 11 2011

Merkozy’s unqualified declaration of a plan to save Europe was well received offshore last night. Dow up 330.


Not All Commodities Equal In The Event Of Recession

Oct 10 2011

Using factors such as the level of linkage to economic cyles and emerging market demand, Barclays has ranked the vulnerability of various commodities assuming a global recession.



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