Precious Metals

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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


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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: Precious Metals And UBS’s Preferred Oz Commodity Plays

Jul 26 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Hallgarten and Barclays Capital offering different views on precious metals and UBS updating its preferred Oz commodity exposures.


The Monday Report

Jul 26 2010

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


PanAust The Favourite For Copper Price Leverage

Jul 23 2010

PanAust delivered a solid quarterly production report and with a number of growth options available brokers remain almost unanimously positive on the stock at current levels.


The Overnight Report: Some Days Are Diamonds

Jul 23 2010

The earnings season yo-yo shot up last night and even economic data surprised. Dow up 201. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


Market Over-Enthusiastic Over Andean?

Jul 22 2010

Andean Resources has a high quality project at Cerro Negro but at least one broker does not want to get carried away just yet.


The Overnight Report: Uncle Ben Disappoints

Jul 22 2010

Bernanke opened his mouth and Wall Street plunged in a heartbeat last night. Dow down 109. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


Material Matters: Lead And Zinc Fundamentals, Plus Iron Ore And Platinum

Jul 21 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Macquarie seeing lead as better placed than zinc and positives for both iron ore and platinum prices.


Previewing FY10 Results And FY11 Outlook

Jul 21 2010

Brokers are now making assessments of how the FY10 earning season will fare and what FY11 might bring.


The Overnight Report: Seller Beware

Jul 21 2010

Wall Street turned a 157 point loss in the Dow into a 75 point gain with little impetus last night. Apple blew the market away after the bell. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


A Guide To The Australian Reporting Season

Jul 20 2010

Australian companies begin reporting FY10 results next week. FNArena provides some useful tips for the small investor – what to look out for, and what traps not to fall into.



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