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: Who’s The Grinch?

Dec 10 2010

Wall Street can’t seem to get any Santa rally traction as Europe overhangs and China might be planning a policy change. Dow down 2.


The Overnight Report: All Over The Shop

Dec 09 2010

The big sell-off in US bonds was the focus last night while markets look out for a Chinese rate rise on the weekend. Dow up 13.


The Overnight Report: No We Can’t

Dec 08 2010

Wall Street opened stronger on confirmation the Obama Administration had compromised on tax cuts before a late sell-off wiped out the gains. Dow down 3.


Material Matters: Copper, Iron Ore, Coal And Oil, And Strategies For 2011

Dec 07 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with buying not building a cheaper option for copper producers, positives for iron ore, coal and oil prices and some strategies for the coming year.


The Overnight Report: Bulls Fight Against Euro-Squabble

Dec 07 2010

What to do about Europe? The Europeans don’t seem to know. Uncertainty breeds weakness as the bulls try hard to drive the Bernanke gravy train. Dow down 19.


Material Matters: Ongoing Positives For Coal, Copper, Gold, Crude Oil

Dec 06 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with bad weather offering some positives for coal, strong Chinese demand a positive for gold, upgrades for copper and revisions to energy price forecasts.


The Monday Report

Dec 06 2010

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


The Overnight Report: The Bulls Are Snorting

Dec 03 2010

A big jump in US pending home sales and at least some reassurance from the ECB had Wall Street running hard for a second consecutive session. Dow up 106.


Material Matters: Aluminum Vs Silver, Ag Commodities And Bulks

Dec 02 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with long aluminium / short silver seen as the trade for 2011 and updates on agricultural, bulk commodity and oil markets.


The Overnight Report: Uncle Ben The Global Saviour?

Dec 02 2010

Strong global manufacturing data and a solid private jobs report put Wall Street back into forward gear last night, and now there’s talk of the Fed printing money to help the IMF to save Europe. Dow up 250.



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