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

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

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: Foolish ECB And A Fat Finger

May 07 2010

The ECB managed only to exacerbate fears last night amidst heavy selling while disparate US electronic stock platforms conspired to cause a big error. Dow down 347, having been down 1000 for a blink. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


Value Now In BHP And Rio?

May 06 2010

The case for taking advantage of Henry-led weakness in the shares of Australia’s two diversified resource majors – the main targets of the tax.


Material Matters: Buying Opportunities, But What And When?

May 06 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, which show divided views on the outlook for the base metals and oil prices in particular as well as for gold.


The Overnight Report: Death In Athens

May 06 2010

Greek protest riots turned fatal last night as the euro took another hit. Wall Street closed off its lows with the support of private jobs data. Dow down 58.


The Overnight Report: Europe Tanks, Wall Street Follows

May 05 2010

European markets gave the Greek rescue a vote of no confidence last night sparking a huge flight to quality and sending stocks and commodities tumbling. Dow down 225.


The Overnight Report: Manufacturing Turns The World

May 04 2010

Strong manufacturing numbers in Australia, Europe and the US helped turn markets around as the Greek plan fails to allay fears. Dow up 143.


The Monday Report

May 03 2010

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


Material Matters: Infra Issues To Support Coal, Plus Technical Levels For Metals

Apr 30 2010

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with infrastructure issues in South Africa likely to support coal but copper seen at a risk of a deeper correction.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Back In Business

Apr 30 2010

Confident of a Greek rescue, Wall Street embraced a raft of strong earnings reports and positive economic data last night. Dow up 122.


The Overnight Report: Spain Downgraded, Wall Street Shrugs

Apr 29 2010

Wall Street dismissed the inevitable downgrading of Spain last night and instead embraced the Fed’s brighter picture. Dow up 53.



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