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

Material Matters: Midcap Initiations, Coal And Steel Forecasts

Jul 07 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with brokers identifying key midcap resource exposures, revisions to steel and coal forecasts.


The Overnight Report: China Hikes

Jul 07 2011

Amidst a Chinese rate hike and concerns over Portugal, Wall Street remained stoic on light volume. Dow up 56.


The Overnight Report: Moody Blues

Jul 06 2011

A warning on China’s debt levels and a downgrade of Portugal by Moody’s failed to spook Wall Street last night after a solid week. Dow down 12.


The Overnight Report: Rocket’s Red Glare

Jul 05 2011

It was a quiet offshore session with the US closed for Independence Day.


The Monday Report

Jul 04 2011

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


July Usually Positive For Commodities

Jul 01 2011

Barclays Capital’s analysis of seasonal trends for July shows mixed results across equity markets, but commodities, copper in particular, should perform strongly.


The Overnight Report: Happy New Year

Jul 01 2011

The June quarter ended with a bang on Wall Street as Greek fears faded. Dow up 152.


The Overnight Report: Almost There

Jun 30 2011

Greece has approved its austerity package in principle on a night full of positive news. Dow up 72.


Gold To Work Higher Into Resistance

Jun 29 2011

Market analysts at FXCM expect gold will push higher into resistance at around US$1,525 per ounce over the next week.


Material Matters: Demand From Brazil And China, Coal And Oil

Jun 29 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on Brazil and China’s impact on commodities, positives for coal and steel and the release of strategic oil reserves.



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