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

The Overnight Report: Steady But Uncertain

Apr 14 2011

Oil consolidated last night but a positive result from JP Morgan was not what it seemed. Dow up 7.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Follows The Fallout

Apr 13 2011

Wall Street took a lead last night from the Asian session yesterday in falling on nuclear concerns and the pullback in oil. Dow down 117.


Coppermoly, The Laggard

Apr 12 2011

Coppermoly is exploring on New Britain island in PNG and with Barrick of Canada farming into what appear prospective leases, Intersuisse initiates coverage with a Spec Buy rating.


The Overnight Report: Off And Running

Apr 12 2011

Wall Street was quiet last night ahead of the post-bell Alcoa report which kicks off earnings season, despite a big drop in oil.


Material Matters: Ongoing Price Revisions, Gold-Oil Relationship

Apr 11 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with ANZ and Morgan Stanley adjusting forecasts and a study showing gold is a beneficiary of oil price spikes.


The Monday Report

Apr 11 2011

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


Don’t Ignore Stocks In Favor of Gold

Apr 08 2011

Investment U’s Marc Lichtenfeld argues investors should not automatically assume gold will generate better return than equities from here onwards.


The Overnight Report: Aftershock Rocks Wall Street

Apr 08 2011

Another quake and tsunami warning in Japan saw the Dow plunge 100 points in minutes last night before the warning was canceled. Dow down 17.


Material Matters: Silver And Coal Plus China And India

Apr 07 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with silver continuing to register record production, some coal contracts settled and an update on conditions in China and India.


The Overnight Report: Portugal Throws In The Towel

Apr 07 2011

No shock that it’s bail-out time for Portugal while carry trades push the Aussie over 1.04. Dow up 32. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)



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