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

On Gold And Gold Stocks

Sep 15 2011

Is the gold price set to double? And are gold mining shares about to catch up their lag?


Material Matters: Copper, Thermal Coal, Nat Gas And Steel

Sep 15 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with a review of marginal costs and commodity prices and updates on copper, thermal coal, natural gas and the Chinese steel market.


The Overnight Report: Europe Stands By Greece

Sep 15 2011

Confirmation from Germany, France and Greece that the latter would remain in the eurozone come hell or high water relieved markets last night. Dow up 140.


The Overnight Report: Rest Day

Sep 14 2011

Wall Street bounced around in a relatively tight range last night as no new news emerged from Europe. Dow up 44.


The Overnight Report: China To The Rescue, Again?

Sep 13 2011

A report suggesting China will buy Italian sovereign debt turned Wall Street around last night. Dow up 68.


Barclays Suggests Buying Gold On Dips

Sep 12 2011

A dip in gold prices at the end of last week suggests a near-term top but the technical analysts at Barclays Capital suggest buying on any move towards US$1,750 per ounce.


The Monday Report

Sep 12 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Hail To The Chief, Maybe

Sep 09 2011

Bernanke somehow disappointed Wall Street ahead of Obama’s speech this morning, sending the Dow down 119.


Material Matters: Post-Result Views And Outlooks

Sep 08 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with more sector reviews post Australian reporting season, a list of conviction ideas and some adjustments to commodity price forecasts.


The Overnight Report: Constitutionally Sound

Sep 08 2011

Wall Street took heart from the positive German court ruling last night. Dow up 275.



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