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

Three Reasons Silver Has Underperformed Gold During May

May 17 2011

FXCM guest commentary from Trading NRG offers three reasons why silver has underperformed gold during May.


The Overnight Report: Sex And The Spillway

May 17 2011

Wall Street wandered uncertainly last night as it weighed up sex scandals and the impact of releasing excess Mississippi water over a spillway. Dow down 47.


Gold Faces Bearish Trend Change As QE2 Expiry Looms Ahead

May 16 2011

Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist at FXCM sees some dark clouds looming for gold.


Material Matters: Commodities Outlook, Palladium, Steel And Oil

May 16 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with RBS suggesting an opportunity from the recent commodity market sell-off, why palladium is a buy and updates on steel and oil.


The Monday Report

May 16 2011

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


Gold Bearish Pattern On Track

May 13 2011

Market analysts at FXCM suggest gold’s bearish pattern is on track as the technical picture suggests a secondary top is in place.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Attempts Consolidation

May 13 2011

A big drop from the open soon turned into a sustained rally last night as commodities reversed and panic subsided. Dow up 65.


The Overnight Report: Oil Tanks

May 12 2011

A perfect storm for oil saw that commodity hammered last night, taking stock indices down with it. Dow down 130.


The Overnight Report: Skype Me

May 11 2011

A US$8.5bn bid for Skype by Microsoft got Wall Street’s attention last night as commodity prices continued to tick up. Dow up 75.


Ampella Shares Battling Misplaced Concerns

May 10 2011

DJ Carmichael suggests recent weakness in Ampella’s share price on concerns over civil unrest in Burkina Faso is not justified, so a Buy rating has been reiterated.



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