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: Slowly Rising

Dec 17 2010

Economic data again helped Wall Street rally last night as the end of year graft continues. Dow up 41.


The Overnight Report: Still Here, Says Europe

Dec 16 2010

Wall Street’s initial rise on positive data was scuppered last night on talk of a Spanish downgrade. Dow down 19. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Momentum Problems

Dec 15 2010

Again Wall Street tried to stage a strong rally and again it was thwarted later in the day despite some solid economic data. Dow up 48. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


Material Matters: China And Chile Visits, Copper, Iron Ore, And Gold

Dec 14 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on broker tours of China and Chile, some positives for copper and iron ore and gold seen as well placed to withstand any unwinding of speculative long positions.


The Overnight Report: What China Didn’t Do

Dec 14 2010

With no rate rise coming from Beijing the world saw a green light to return to the risk trade, although momentum struggled. Dow up 18. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


Material Matters: Oil, Coal, Mineral Sands, Copper And Gold

Dec 13 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with UBS lifting its oil price forecasts and positives identified for coal, mineral sands, copper and gold prices.


Gold To Decline As Traders Take Profits On QE-Linked Exposure

Dec 13 2010

FXCM Currency Strategist Ilya Spivak sees more QE2 inspired market positions being unwound. Gold is expected to suffer as a result.


The Monday Report

Dec 13 2010

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


Silver More Vulnerable To A Correction Than Gold

Dec 10 2010

Stronger investor demand has been supportive for both gold and silver prices in recent months, but in 2011 RBS sees silver as more vulnerable to a correction.


Gold Tests 20 Day SMA

Dec 10 2010

Market analysts at FXCM have been warning about bearish signals on gold price charts.



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