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

Is The US Dollar Breaking Down?

Sep 15 2010

The technical picture for the greenback looks ominous, report chartists at Barclays. This could be the start of a rally in risk assets.


The Overnight Report: New High For Gold

Sep 15 2010

Gold reached a new record high last night as confusion reigned elsewhere across markets. Dow down 17.


Platinum Australia Poised For Better Times

Sep 14 2010

Stockbrokers continue to see value in Platinum Australia at current share price levels.


The Overnight Report: And Garnish With Basel

Sep 14 2010

Wall Street followed Australia up last night on Chinese data and the Basel III regulations. Dow up 81.


Material Matters: Gold, Base Metals, Oil And Iron Ore

Sep 13 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with supportive factors identified for gold, copper and oil and an update on Brazilian iron ore output.


It’s Crunch Time For Gold, Reports TechWizard

Sep 13 2010

Gold will have to break through resistance or retreat, reports the TechWizard.


The Overnight Report: A Whole Lotta Nothing

Sep 10 2010

With Jewish New Year in swing, lack of volume is affecting meaningless movement on Wall Street, although the bond sell-off is hotting up. Dow up 28.


Stand By For Gold Sector Consolidation

Sep 09 2010

Citi anticipates M&A action among Australia’s junior miners given Lihir has left a big hole, with Newcrest now just too big.


Gold: Getting Ready For The Rally?

Sep 09 2010

Gold is expected to struggle near its all-time price level, but chartists at Barclays continue to see upside ahead.


The Overnight Report: European Fears Ease

Sep 09 2010

A successful Portuguese bond auction allayed fears last night while the Fed Beige Book told us nothing we didn’t already know. Dow up 46.



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