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

Where Next for Gold?

Feb 18 2011

An interview about gold with one of the savviest experts on investing in precious metals.


The Overnight Report: Middle East Getting Uglier

Feb 18 2011

Wall Street again looked at local data and earnings for solace to post a slight gain despite protest deaths in Bahrain and Libya. Dow up 29.


The Overnight Report: Back To Business

Feb 17 2011

Wall Street was back in buying mode last night on earnings and data, ignoring a provocative move from Iran. Dow up 61.


Don’t Go Dutch

Feb 16 2011

PFP Wealth’s Tim Price reports a Dutch court may well have kicked the hornet’s nest when it argued gold is too volatile to be considered an investment.


The Overnight Report: Profit-Taking Time

Feb 16 2011

Stocks and commodities eased back last night after a good run with US data sufficient as an excuse. Dow down 41.


Material Matters: Thermal Coal, Iron Ore, Palladium, And Alumina

Feb 15 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with positive fundamentals identified in thermal coal and fertiliser markets, short-term support for iron ore and palladium and alumina prices tipped to forecast to go higher.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Doubles Up

Feb 15 2011

It was a flat session on Wall Street but the S&P closed at 1332 compared to 666 in March 2009. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


No Delay Likely For Kentor Gold’s Andash Project, Says Intersuisse

Feb 14 2011

Intersuisse rates Kentor Gold as a Buy as the company continues to develop its Andash project in the Kyrgyz Republic.


The Monday Report

Feb 14 2011

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


Extreme Sentiment For Base Metals

Feb 11 2011

Technical analysts at Barclays warn investor sentiment towards base metals is in extreme territory again.



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