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

Gold To Follow S&P 500 Lower

May 23 2011

Market analysts at FXCM maintain risk aversion remains the new black and gold will suffer too.


The Monday Report

May 23 2011

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


Material Matters: Oz Energy Stocks, Oz Steel Data, And Forecast Changes

May 20 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Macquarie adjusting commodity price forecasts, April steel Data for Australia coming in mixed and Goldman Sachs adjusting preferences among the big Oz energy stocks.


The Overnight Report: Party Like It’s 1999

May 20 2011

The sensational listing of LinkedIn stole the limelight from weak US economic data last night. Dow up 45.


Commodities Outlook Now Dependent On Inflation

May 19 2011

The second quarter market review by Natixis Commodity Markets suggests the recent commodity price correction has been a reality check, with inflation a key to whether prices have another leg-up.


Material Matters: Upgrades To Bulk Forecasts, Food Prices and PGMs

May 19 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with bulk price forecasts lifted, Goldman Sachs talking food is a late cycle commodity play and tighter PGM markets.


The Overnight Report: How To Read Minutes

May 19 2011

A strong session overnight for stocks and commodities must be taken in the context of accurate interpretation of the Fed minutes. Dow up 80.


The Silver Market’s Stroll Down Memory Lane

May 18 2011

Recent developments should be seen as a firm warning to silver investors, argues Investment U’s Tony D’Altorio.


Material Matters: Recent Sell-Off Is But A Correction

May 18 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with analysts seeing the recent commodity sell-off as a correction and suggestions for playing the sector at present.


The Overnight Report: Another Reversal From The Depths

May 18 2011

The Dow recovered from 170 points down last night to close only 68 points down, while the S&P 500 closed flat. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)



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