Precious Metals

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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

Bayonets And Gold

Aug 08 2011

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills suggests junior gold stocks should be on the radar screen of every investor.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Aug 08 2011

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


The Monday Report

Aug 08 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Marginal Carnage

Aug 05 2011

ECB intervention confusion in Europe sent a fragile market over the edge last night as margin call selling affected an accelerating slide. Dow down 512.


Material Matters: Precious Metals, Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper And Energy

Aug 04 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with positives identified for precious metals, iron ore and aluminium, disappointments for copper supply and potential energy sector catalysts.


The Overnight Report: Buyers Fight Back

Aug 04 2011

Wall Street managed to turn another sharp loss into a small gain last night as buyers took advantage of what they see as oversold conditions. Dow up 29.


The Overnight Report: All Hope Abandoned

Aug 03 2011

The debt deal was a mere distraction from the reality of a weakening US economy. Dow down 265.


Base Metals Usually Struggle In August

Aug 02 2011

Barclays Capital has analysed seasonal trends for August and notes equities, energy and bonds tend to perform well, base metals struggle and the US dollar is mixed.


The Overnight Report: Economy Overshadows

Aug 02 2011

Forget the debt ceiling – global manufacturing PMIs tell a sorry tale. Dow down 10.


Material Matters: Commodity Price Forecasts Revised

Aug 01 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Danske Bank, Natixis and JP Morgan all adjusting price forecasts.



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