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: Fed Finds The Middle Ground

Aug 11 2010

The QE2 remains at port but it will be kept fully supplied. After a wild ride, the Dow closed down 54. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


No Quantitative Easing (Yet), Say Experts

Aug 10 2010

It would seem the market has been setting itself up for disappointment prior to Tuesday’s FOMC meeting, experts suggest.


Near-Term Top For Gold?

Aug 10 2010

Gold has performed well in recent sessions but technical analysts at Barclays Capital now see scope for a near-term top.


The Overnight Report: Awaiting The Fed

Aug 10 2010

Wall Street was eagerly anticipating QE2 last night, on minimal volume. Dow up 45.


Material Matters: Commodity Indices, Citi Positive On Metals, Oz Coal Takeover Multiples

Aug 09 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Deutsche Bank on new commodity indices, Citi positive on metal prices and Credit Suisse looking at transaction multiples in Oz coal stocks.


The Monday Report

Aug 09 2010

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


The Overnight Report: All Quiet Ahead Of Jobs

Aug 06 2010

Wall Street hung slightly lower all session on little volume. Dow down 5. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


Chinese Gold Market Opening Up

Aug 05 2010

Renewed strength in the gold price has been partly attributed to Beijing’s easing of internal gold trading restrictions.


Diverging Paths For Crude Oil And Gold

Aug 05 2010

Technical analysts at Barclays Capital see different paths ahead for crude oil and gold in the next few sessions.


The Overnight Report: Mixed Signals

Aug 05 2010

Tuesday night saw weak economic data and earnings, and last night saw the opposite. Reverse everything, Dow up 44.



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