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

Australia’s New China

Feb 02 2011

ANZ compares the numbers over the last decade to show just how rapidly Australia’s trading ties with India are growing in significance.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Hits Its Marks

Feb 02 2011

The Dow closed over 12,000 and S&P over 1300 led by strong global manufacturing and a peaceful protest in Egypt.


Material Matters: Titanium, Energy, Steel, And Metals

Feb 01 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with positive views on the Australian energy sector and titanium but reasons for caution on precious and base metals and the steel sector.


Bullish Technical Picture For Metals, Crude Oil

Feb 01 2011

Technical market analysts at Barclays cannot help but see ongoing bullish perspectives for base metals, gold and crude oil.


The Overnight Report: Oh No Not Again

Feb 01 2011

Out of left field in January came Egypt. Have I seen this movie before? Dow up 68. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


Material Matters: Oil, Steel, Gold And Fertilisers

Jan 31 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with debate on oil, steel and gold prices and suggested gains in fertilisers.


How to Play Rising Food Prices

Jan 31 2011

Investment analyst Steve McDonald talks rising food prices, silver in demand and this year’s outlook for US profits and equities.


Overhead Resistance Versus Break-Out Potential

Jan 27 2011

ATW’s Jerry Simmons observes several USD-leveraged assets are facing fierce overhead resistance.


Forex Correlations Suggest AUD Good Proxy For Gold Trading

Jan 21 2011

Market analysts at FXCM have looked at correlations in foreign exchange markets, concluding the Aussie dollar is a good proxy for moves in gold prices.


Silver And Nickel In The Lead?

Jan 19 2011

Technical market analysts believe silver and nickel are currently leading their peers, suggesting more upside potential.



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