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: Gold Rush (For The Exit)

Aug 25 2011

Gold fell another US$80 last night and US bond yields rallied as suddenly the safe havens began to look crowded. Dow up 143.


The Overnight Report: Looking For Direction

Aug 23 2011

Wall Street chopped and changed on unremarkable volume last night with QE3 possibilities still a trading week away. Dow up 37.


Gold Has US$2000 In Sight

Aug 22 2011

Market analysts at FXCM see scope for further gains in the gold price as the market continues to ignore overbought signals.


The Monday Report

Aug 22 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Fear Returns

Aug 19 2011

Counterparty fear reared its ugly head with regard to European banks last night, triggering a global financials-led rout. Dow down 419.


A Blow Off Top For Gold?

Aug 18 2011

We could be witnessing the end of some key trends, suggests ATW’s Jerry Simmons, including a potential blow off top in the making for gold.


The Overnight Report: Weary Wall Street

Aug 18 2011

It went up and ran out of buyers, so it went down but ran out of sellers. Is it time to finally take that holiday? Dow flat.


Analysts Reconsider Resource Stocks

Aug 17 2011

Recent turmoil in markets has led resource sector analysts to revisit their price forecasts and stock valuations.


The Overnight Report: Merkozy Underwhelms

Aug 17 2011

The results of the meeting in Paris were not what Wall Street wanted to hear. Dow down 76. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


Newcrest Result Raises Capex Questions

Aug 16 2011

Newcrest delivered full year earnings in line with expectations but ongoing capex has raised some questions and prompted two brokers to downgrade ratings on the stock.



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