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

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

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: OPEC Implosion

Jun 09 2011

OPEC failed to agree on a quota last night while Wall Street struggles to find impetus. Dow down 21.


The Overnight Report: No QE3

Jun 08 2011

Ben Bernanke quashed any expectations of QE3 in the near future last night, sending Wall Street plunging from its initial rally. Dow down 19.


The Overnight Report: S&P 500 Breaks Support

Jun 07 2011

Wall Street continued its post-jobs slide last night, sending the S&P through technical support. Dow down 61.


The Monday Report

Jun 06 2011

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


Copper’s Talking Infrastructure

Jun 03 2011

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills suggests infrastructure programs will support commodities, which should keep junior resource companies on the radar screens of investors.


The Overnight Report: Trichet Saves The Day

Jun 03 2011

Wall Street was heading south again last night until the ECB president calmed fears over Greece. Dow down 41. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


June Tough For US Dollar And Commodities

Jun 02 2011

June usually is a tough month for commodities and the US dollar, finds Barclays.


The Overnight Report: US Economy Shock

Jun 02 2011

US data have been weak of late, but a very weak ADP jobs number and then a later warning from Moody’s over Greece had markets reeling last night. Dow down 279. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Greek Relief

Jun 01 2011

Germany may agree to delay Greek restructuring – news that boosted Wall Street despite more weak US data. Dow up 128.


The Overnight Report: Greek Anticipation

May 31 2011

On a quiet night across the globe with New York and London shut, newspapers speculated on the latest in the Greek tragedy.



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