Precious Metals

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

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


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 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: Strategy, Gold And Gold Miners

Nov 22 2016

Expectations for the metals market and the impact of Donald Trump’s election on gold and gold stocks.


The Overnight Report: Commodity Price Surge

Nov 22 2016

A dip in the greenback and positive talk elsewhere has sent oil up 4% and metal prices surging. Dow up 88. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Gold Prices Are Attempting To Claw Back From Support

Nov 17 2016

Market analysts at FXCM suggest a bearish bias remains for gold for now.


Material Matters: Supply, Oz Miners, Aluminium, Coal And Mineral Sands

Nov 10 2016

Outlook for metals; downside risks diminish for Oz miners; oversupply in aluminium; thermal coal set to weaken; strengthening in pigment markets.


The Overnight Report: Bonds On The Move

Oct 28 2016

Global bond rates are moving up as December approaches. Dow down 29. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Wild Ups And Downs

Oct 27 2016

Boeing up, Apple down, Dow up, Nasdaq down, oil down, then up, then down – Wall Street is all over the shop. Dow up 30. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Ups And Downs

Oct 26 2016

US earnings are still strong but guidance has disappointed, oil has slipped but metal prices have surged. Dow down 53. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Merger Monday

Oct 25 2016

All talk on Wall Street was of mergers last night, with little else providing impetus. Dow up 77. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Oct 24 2016

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


Gold Price Daily Key Reversal: Next Drop Coming?

Oct 21 2016

Market analysts at FXCM suggest the technicals on gold are set for a drop through US$1200/oz.



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