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: Mining’s Importance, Chinese Rebates And Forecast Price Increases

Jun 30 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Macquarie looking at the impact on Australian growth of mining sector investment, how Chinese policy changes could impact and Deutsche updating its commodity sector forecasts.


The Overnight Report: Confidence Expires

Jun 30 2010

Low leading indicator and confidence readings in China and the US broke the dam of building disquiet last night sending risk assets tumbling. Dow down 268.


Will The Fed Stage Another Rescue?

Jun 29 2010

Commentators suggest Fed board members are currently arguing over whether or not to reintroduce massive monetary stimulus to a flagging US economy to re-stimulate growth.


Material Matters: More On RSPT And Zinc, Plus Higher Gold Price Forecasts

Jun 29 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Macquarie offering insights on zinc, CS lifting gold price forecasts, plus more.


The Overnight Report: Lack Of Conviction

Jun 29 2010

Wall Street meandered on thin volume last night as investors search for a reason to move either way. Dow down 5.


A Cuppa Gold

Jun 28 2010

Two more suggestions why gold might be poised for a further rally.


The Monday Report

Jun 28 2010

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


Material Matters: RSPT Amendments, Positive Palladium Fundamentals And A Rare Earth Exposure

Jun 25 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with RBS seeing scope for amendments to the RSPT, palladium fundamentals viewed positively and a rare earth initiation.


The Overnight Report: Not Hanging In There

Jun 25 2010

In what seems like a delayed reaction, Wall Street took a tumble last night as fears of a fresh global slowdown grew. Dow down 145.


The Ground Is Shifting For Tectonic Resources

Jun 24 2010

Twenty-first century metallurgical advances have liberated the value of an extensive gold-copper resource at Ravensthorpe for junior miner Tectonic Resources.



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