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: Coal Positives, Iron Ore Juniors, And Gold

May 30 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities about why coal prices may find support, iron ore juniors and why there appears downside risk to the gold price.


The Monday Report

May 30 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Bottom-Pickers Give It A Shot

May 27 2011

Wall Street recovered to a positive close after a weak GDP result sparked early selling. Dow up 8.


Euro Disagreement To Weigh On Currency

May 26 2011

Commonwealth Bank analysts fear ECB resistance to Greek restructuring will mean more euro weakness ahead of any resolution. Australian stocks are indirectly exposed.


Gold – Watching 1450

May 26 2011

The Chartist reports gold needs to revisit US$1450 first before a new upswing can take place.


The Overnight Report: Commodities Push Higher

May 26 2011

Goldman Sachs’ call was still resonating last night as oil and metals continued their rally. Dow up 35.


Material Matters: Commodities And QE, Copper, Precious Metals And Gems

May 25 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with NAB seeing little correlation between commodity prices and QE, support for gold and copper, caution on silver, and gems as investments.


The Overnight Report: Goldman Has The Good Oil

May 25 2011

Oil price upgrades from both Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were about the only highlight in an otherwise choppy session. Dow down 25.


Material Matters: Positives For Bulks And Changing Market Dynamics

May 24 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with signs Japanese demand for coal and iron ore remains solid, nickel coming under pressure, changes to gold market dynamics and some mixed views on base metals.


The Overnight Report: Groundhog Year

May 24 2011

European debt fears, Chinese slowing, weakening US data, and a volcano in Iceland. Haven’t we seen this movie before? Dow down 130. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)



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