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

The Overnight Report: Gold Hits A New High

Apr 06 2011

Inflation concerns and global unrest had gold pushing up into nominal blue sky territory last night as Wall Street again showed a lack of interest. Dow down 6.


More Upside From Newcrest’s Wafi-Golpu Projects

Apr 05 2011

A site vist to the Hidden Valley and Wafi-Golpu projects in PNG has left stockbrokers positive on the outlook for Newcrest.


A New Target For Gold

Apr 05 2011

The Chartist has upped the technical target for gold, to well beyond the oft-mentioned US$1500/oz.


The Overnight Report: Oil Cracks 120

Apr 05 2011

Brent crude pushed over the US$120/bbl mark last night in a quiet session on Wall Street as we await remarks from Ben Bernanke. Dow up 23.


The Monday Report

Apr 04 2011

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


Silver At Key Technical Levels

Apr 01 2011

Analysis by ATW’s Jerry Simmons suggests silver is at key technical price levels.


The Overnight Report: Best March Quarter Since 1998

Apr 01 2011

Despite a quiet and slightly down-day on Wall Street, the S&P closed its best March quarter since 1998 with a 5.6% gain. Dow down 30.


April Loves Equities

Mar 31 2011

Barclays Capital’s analysis of monthly seasonal trends shows April tends to be a good month for global equity markets.


The Overnight Report: Dress Those Windows

Mar 31 2011

The ADP employment result was solid, but traders point to end of quarter window dressing as the influence for last night’s rally on Wall Street. Dow up 71.


The Overnight Report: Shaking Off The Worries

Mar 30 2011

Wall Street was boosted by a consumer sentiment report which wasn’t as bad as expected, among other things last night. Dow up 81. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)



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