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

Material Matters: More Revisions To Forecasts For Bulks, Base And Precious Metals

Oct 11 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities as brokers revise price forecasts and stock recommendations.


The Monday Report

Oct 11 2010

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


The Overnight Report: Squaring Up Ahead Of Jobs

Oct 08 2010

Wall Street opened stronger before a big square-up occurred in all markets ahead of tonight’s jobs numbers and their QE2 implications. Dow down 19.


Material Matters: Copper, Aluminium, Gold And Steel

Oct 07 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Barclays Capital positive on commodities, Goldman Sachs bullish on copper and some headwinds for both gold and steel.


The Overnight Report: No Such Thing As Bad News

Oct 07 2010

Wall Street shook off a weak private sector jobs report to close flat on heightened QE2 anticipation. Dow up 22. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: All The Way With The BoJ

Oct 06 2010

The Bank of Japan moved yesterday to introduce widespread QE measures, prompting Wall Street to contemplate what other central bank might do the same. Dow up 193.


Gartman Warns On Gold

Oct 05 2010

The extent of positions building in gold has Dennis Gartman concerned.


Historical Trends For The December Quarter

Oct 05 2010

Barclays Capital explores historical fourth quarter trends for stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities.


The Overnight Report: Positioning For Earnings

Oct 05 2010

Broker downgrades ahead of earnings season were a feature of last night’s session. Dow down 78.


The Monday Report

Oct 04 2010

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



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